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NewsOct 13, 2026, 12:32 PM GMT+5:30

Oil Retreats as Russia Signals More Diesel Supply; Energy Truce Remains Unconfirmed

Brent futures fell 1.2% to $105.34 and WTI 1.3% to $92.48 at 02:55 UTC on 13 October, Investing.com reported. Russia’s Alexander Novak said diesel exports could recover. Separately, Zelensky said Russian strikes hit at least six energy targets on 12 October; the Kremlin said talks continued.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 12:03 IST

Indian Equities Rise in Tuesday Morning Trade

The Nifty 50 traded at 22,452.95, up 0.42%, and the Sensex at 72,245.76, up 0.46%, Investing.com reported on 13 October. Lower crude prices and a modestly stronger rupee provided a supportive backdrop. These are morning-session figures, not closing levels.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 11:41 IST

RBA Minutes Keep Further Tightening Possible

Minutes of the RBA’s 28–29 September meeting show a unanimous 25-basis-point increase to 4.60%. Members judged inflation risks had increased and said further increases remained possible if required. The minutes were released on 13 October; the rate decision was made in September.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 11:34 IST

Dollar Retreats as Treasury Yields and Oil Ease

The dollar index fell 0.2% to 102.39 in Tuesday Asian trading, Reuters reported. The euro rose to $1.1177 and the yen strengthened to 158.215 per dollar. The US 10-year Treasury yield fell five basis points to 5.192%.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 11:26 IST

Japan Wholesale Inflation Slows to 6.8% in September

Japan’s corporate goods prices rose 6.8% year-on-year in September, below the 7.6% forecast and August’s 7.6% increase, Reuters reported on 13 October. Yen-based import prices rose 24.5%.

NewsOct 13, 2026 · 11:13 IST

Asian Chip Stocks Slide as Chinese Memory Competition Worries Grow

Samsung fell 8% and SK Hynix 8.9% in Tuesday trading, Investing.com reported. The KOSPI dropped 7.2% to 5,923.37, while the Nikkei fell 2.7%. Reports of progress in CXMT’s next-generation DRAM design added to concerns about competition. These are intraday observations, not closing results.

NewsOct 12, 2026 · 18:08 IST

OPEC Chief Puts 2026 Oil Demand Growth at 400,000 bpd

OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said its 2026 oil-demand growth forecast had been reduced to 400,000 barrels per day from 1.4 million at the start of the year, Reuters reported on 12 October. He expected deferred demand to materialise in 2027.

NewsOct 12, 2026 · 17:44 IST

TotalEnergies and KKR Agree to Add 700 MW Solar Portfolio

TotalEnergies and KKR signed an agreement to add a 700 MW solar portfolio to their US joint venture. The three Texas and Ohio assets carry a $1.2 billion enterprise value and are expected to reach commercial operation by Q1 2027. Completion is expected in 2026, subject to customary conditions.

NewsOct 12, 2026, 05:21 PM GMT+5:30

Broadcom CEO Says Capital Is the Biggest AI Growth Constraint

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said at a Singapore panel on 12 October that capital would be the company’s biggest constraint as AI development continues. Reuters reported that he said wafer and memory shortages were being overcome.

NewsOct 12, 2026 · 16:58 IST

Nifty and Sensex Close Lower as Oil and Inflation Risks Weigh

The Nifty 50 closed 0.7% lower at 22,363.35 and the Sensex lost 0.76% to 71,924.68 on 12 October, Reuters reported in its closing update. Early gains faded as investors weighed oil costs and inflation concerns.

NewsOct 12, 2026 · 16:50 IST

India’s September Retail Inflation Rises to 5.54%

India’s retail inflation rose to 5.54% year-on-year in September from 4.83% in August, Reuters reported on 12 October. The actual reading exceeded the Reuters poll forecast of 5.4%. Food inflation increased to 7.74% from 5.97%.

NewsOct 12, 2026, 04:40 PM GMT+5:30

India Reviews US Russian-Diesel Plan Amid Tariff and Waiver Uncertainty

India is assessing the US Russian-diesel plan and its implications for Indian energy purchases, Economic Times reported on 12 October, citing unnamed senior sources. Those sources said an India-specific waiver remained undecided amid a reported 100% tariff threat. OFAC had already issued General License 135 on 9 October for Russian-origin diesel transactions. Separately, bipartisan US senators urged the administration to reverse the plan.