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Markets open lower as crude surge, FII selling and geopolitical jitters weigh on sentiment

• Nifty fell 0.88% to 22,937 as markets opened lower
• Brent crude topped $105 after Trump rejected Iran’s plan; FIIs sold ₹3,694 crore on Friday
• Higher crude pressures oil marketers and airlines; FII selling weighs on Indian equities

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to meet Trump for White House dinner

• Amodei is set to have dinner with Trump on Sunday night
• He was absent from Trump's state dinner with Chinese President Xi on Thursday

Trump says US is ‘very seriously’ considering diesel export ban to tackle high prices

• The US is seriously considering a diesel export ban amid fuel disruptions and strong overseas demand
• A US export ban could tighten global diesel supply, affecting Indian refiners and fuel users

Trump and Xi signal two more meetings as US-China trade truce faces pressure

• The leaders signaled plans to meet **two more times this year**
• Tangible outcomes are needed for the trade truce to hold
• Trade-truce shifts could affect Indian exporters and companies reliant on US-China supply chains

Trump says US will win Iran war soon; does not rule out strikes before midterms

• Trump said the US-Iran conflict would be won “very soon”
• He declined to rule out military strikes before the US midterm elections
• Renewed conflict risks oil volatility, exposing Indian energy companies and broader equities

Petrol, diesel prices today, September 28: How much does fuel cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru?

• Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday after Trump rejected Iran's peace deal
• Higher crude prices may pressure Indian Oil and other fuel retailers if pump prices remain unchanged

‘They were asking for everything up front:’ US Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz explains why Trump rejected Iran's proposal

• Iran sought sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
• Trump rejected Tehran’s ceasefire proposal
• Hormuz tensions matter to Indian oil importers and fuel-sensitive sectors

Brent crude rises above $106 as Trump rejects Iran’s proposal

• Brent crude was $106.59, up 2.18%, at 9:35 am Monday
• WTI November futures were $94.14, up 1.87%
• Higher crude raises cost pressures for Indian oil marketers, airlines and paint companies

Oil rises as Iran holds to Strait of Hormuz proposal rejected by Trump

• Oil rose as Iran stuck to its seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
• Trump rejected Iran’s proposal, threatening further delays in reopening the strait
• Higher crude prices pressure Indian oil marketers and raise costs for fuel-consuming sectors

Oil rebounds after Trump rejects Iran peace deal

Crude Oil Prices Rise 1% After Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal; Brent Near $98, Hormuz In Focus

• WTI fell 2.3% to settle at $92.41 a barrel
• Brent crude rose 1% after Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal; it was near $98
• Higher crude prices raise fuel-cost risks for Indian oil marketers, refiners and airlines

Hormuz Tensions: Iran Hits Back At US Over Strait Control, Points To Oil Price Premium

• Iran proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Trump rejected Tehran's conditions
• Oil prices remain elevated amid tensions over control of the strait
• Elevated crude prices raise input-cost risks for Indian oil marketing companies and airlines

Oil Price Today (September 28): Crude oil gains to $106 as Trump rejects Iran deal. Where are prices headed?

• Brent rose $1.65, or 1.50%, to $106 a barrel
• WTI gained 99 cents, or 1.10%, to $93.40 a barrel
• Higher crude prices raise cost pressures for Indian oil marketers, refiners and airlines

Oil prices rebound after Trump rejects peace deal to resolve Iran conflict

• Brent crude rose $1.32, or 1.27%, to $105.64 a barrel
• US West Texas Intermediate gained 70 cents, or 0.76%, to $93.11 a barrel
• Higher crude can pressure Indian fuel retailers, airlines and other oil-consuming sectors

Gold Declines As Hormuz Impasse Keeps Rate-Hike Bets Elevated

• Oil rose after Iran refused to soften its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
• Trump rejected Iran's seven-day proposal to reopen the waterway
• Higher oil prices threaten margins at Indian fuel retailers and lift inflation risks

Oil heads higher as US-Iran peace talks in stalemate

• Oil prices rebounded more than 1% as Middle East tensions persisted
• Higher crude prices pressure Indian oil marketing companies and airlines through fuel costs

More US Strikes On Iran? Trump Hints 'It's Possible'; Tehran Says Fully Prepared For 'Doomsday' War

• Trump said the US could end the Iran conflict soon, after which oil prices would fall sharply
• He did not rule out renewed US strikes before the midterms
• Oil-price swings expose Indian oil marketers, refiners and airlines to fuel-cost uncertainty

Oil prices climb as Iran holds firm on Hormuz terms and Trump rejects proposal

Oil gains over 1% as Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Hormuz Strait

• Oil prices gained over 1% after Trump rejected Iran's proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
• Higher crude prices raise costs for Indian oil marketers, refiners, airlines and fuel-importing companies

Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Hormuz as regional tensions persist

• Trump said he rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
• Reports also said Houthis targeted Riyadh
• Hormuz disruption risks higher crude costs for Indian oil companies, airlines and fuel consumers

Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic CEO, repeats dismissal of AI fears

• Trump confirmed a meeting with Anthropic’s CEO and repeated his dismissal of AI fears
• He said new regulations could let China outpace the US in AI advancement

Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures decline as Trump won’t rule out more Iran strikes

• Trump did not rule out further strikes on Iran before the US midterm elections
• Geopolitical risk and potential oil-price volatility may weigh on Indian equities and fuel-sensitive sectors

Oil Prices Rise Again: Trump rejects Iran proposal; markets stay volatile

• Oil prices surged on Monday after Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal
• Higher crude can raise input costs for Indian fuel retailers, airlines and other oil consumers

Dow futures fall close to 200 points, oil prices rise as Trump rejects Iran proposal

• Dow futures fell close to 200 points as oil prices rose
• Thursday will bring weekly US jobless claims data
• Rising oil and weaker global futures can weigh on Indian equities, especially import-dependent sectors