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Oil Prices Rise Above $100 Despite Record Reserve Release
Oil prices surged back above $100 a barrel despite a record emergency reserve release by the International Energy Agency. Attacks on cargo vessels and threats from Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz have heightened fears of prolonged supply disruption and global economic fallout.
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FinanceOil Prices Rise Above $100 Despite Record Reserve Release
Oil prices surged back above $100 a barrel despite a record emergency reserve release by the International Energy Agency. Attacks on cargo vessels and threats from Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz have heightened fears of prolonged supply disruption and global economic fallout.
FinanceIEA Countries Release Record Emergency Oil Reserves Amid War
Countries belonging to the International Energy Agency have agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves. The move aims to ease supply shortages after the Iran war disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed global oil prices sharply higher.
FinanceIndia Seeks ₹2.81 Lakh Crore Extra Spending for FY26 Subsidies
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Artificial Intelligence
AIZendesk Acquires Forethought to Accelerate Agentic AI Customer Support
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Startup News
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Ankur Jain transformed America’s rent economy into a fintech opportunity. His company Bilt Rewards now powers billions in rent payments and has propelled him into the global billionaire ranks.
Startup NewsUS to Host Self-Driving Safety Forum With Waymo, Zoox and Aurora CEOs
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Startup NewsWomen Founders Receive Only ₹4 for Every ₹100 in Startup Funding in India
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Startup NewsCheerio AI Raises ₹8 Crore to Expand Its No Code Marketing Platform
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Crypto News
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CryptoSensex, Nifty Fall Over 1% as West Asia Conflict Drives Crude Oil Surge
Indian stock markets dropped sharply as escalating West Asia tensions pushed crude oil prices higher and weakened investor sentiment.
CryptoCrypto Market Impact of Oil Prices: Why Bitcoin and Altcoins Are Falling
Crypto markets are under pressure as oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions, highlighting their sensitivity to global risk factors.
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Career News
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