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Energy mix outlook 2050: Natural gas only fossil fuel to rise in US, China, India; coal and oil to decline globally

Natural gas will be the only fossil fuel to record an increase in the energy mix of the United States, China, and India by 2050, even as coal and oil usage decline globally, according to a sector update by Nuvama Institutional Equities, citing S&P Global Commodity Insights.“By 2050, gas shall be the only fossil fuel…

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Indian refiners jumping at chance: How Ukraine attacks on Russia’s refineries are indirectly benefiting India’s crude buys – explained

The US has responded to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil by imposing tariffs on Indian goods. (AI image) Hit by Ukraine’s drone attacks, Russia’s oil refineries are reeling – but India has turned this crisis in Russia into an opportunity. The substantial price difference between Russian and Middle Eastern oil has attracted Indian…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for September 15, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?

Gold prices took a breather last week after touching all-time highs on both Comex and the domestic front earlier in the week. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will be in focus with the US Federal Reserve expected to cut rates this week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal…

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Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting September 15, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting September 15, 2025) are Samvardhana Motherson, and Ellenbarrie. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Samvardhana Motherson 104 114 10% Ellenbarrie 547 680 24% Samvardhana MothersonAs…

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Market watch: Asian stocks steady ahead of Fed decision; oil holds firm after Ukraine strikes Russian refineries

File photo (Picture credit: AFP) Asian equities were mixed on Monday as investors braced for an expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve later this week, while oil prices held steady after Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries raised concerns about supply disruptions.Markets have rallied in recent weeks on signs of cooling US…

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China slowdown deepens: Factory output, retail sales miss forecasts; property slump, weak demand fuel stimulus calls

China’s economy lost further steam in August, with factory output and retail sales both underperforming expectations, raising pressure on Beijing to roll out fresh stimulus as weak consumption and a property slump weigh on growth.According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), industrial output rose 5.2 per cent year-on-year in August, slowing from…

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‘Don’t want them to buy Russian oil’: Donald Trump slams EU over trade with Moscow; asks Europe to ‘toughen up’

US President Donald Trump (AP photo) After threatening tariffs and targeting China over its purchase of Russian oil, US President Donald Trump has now shifted his focus to European allies. He signalled that he does not want European nations to continue buying oil from Russia and criticised their sanctions as “not tough enough.“Speaking to reporters…

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