Oil ended March with one of its ugliest moves in years, and the market is not overreacting. Reuters reported that Brent crude briefly hit $113.43 a barrel on March 31, while U.S. crude hovered near $102.90 as traders weighed war escalation, partial hopes of de-escalation, and ongoing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. The bigger … Read more
Rising crude prices are not just a market story. They hit fuel costs, inflation, household budgets, company margins, and investor mood at the same time. On March 30, 2026, Brent crude was near $116 a barrel after the Middle East conflict deepened, and that immediately fed into pressure on Indian markets, bonds, and the rupee. … Read more
Indian markets did not fall today because of one dramatic headline alone. The sell-off came from a mix of global fear and local pressure. On March 30, 2026, the Nifty 50 fell about 1.2% and the Sensex dropped about 1.28%, with both benchmarks heading for their worst monthly performance since March 2020. The biggest trigger … Read more