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Brent Crude & U.S. Dollar Index

30 shared events · Importance 13 · Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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Brent Crude: Brent Crude rose 0.99% to $87.93 per barrel, adding import cost pressure on the rupee and influencing market sentiment.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar index fell 0.08% to 99.78, reflecting dollar weakness that helped the rupee.
Aug 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices have risen sharply due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global inflation and economic outlook.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index has slid due to the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war, although its dominance in global oil trade is being tested.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have fluctuated significantly due to the conflict and hopes for a peace deal, reflecting the impact on global energy markets.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index has strengthened amid the uncertainty surrounding the peace talks, as investors seek safe-haven assets.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude fell 1.43% to $87.10 per barrel amid easing US-Iran tensions, supporting the rupee.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar index declined 0.06% to 101.31, reflecting broad dollar weakness.
Jul 28, 2026 · 7 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude traded near $79 a barrel, steady as markets weighed Iran peace hopes against supply concerns.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar was steady against the yen and slightly weaker against the euro, with investors awaiting U.S. jobs data.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude prices have surged above $100 per barrel due to supply disruption fears, benefiting oil producers but hurting consumers.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar may strengthen as a safe haven, but is also affected by oil price dynamics.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged to over $100 and remain volatile, reflecting supply disruptions and geopolitical risk.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar has been supported by higher oil prices and safe-haven demand.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude fell 0.20% to $79.29 per barrel, providing some support to the rupee but not enough to offset geopolitical risks.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar index rose 0.05% to 99.72, reflecting a stronger dollar that weighed on the rupee.
Aug 06, 2026 · 12 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices remained below $80 per barrel due to potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting oil-dependent currencies.
U.S. Dollar Index: The US Dollar Index declined to 99.676, reflecting the greenback's weakness against major currencies.
Aug 05, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged due to escalating tensions in West Asia and the conflict between Israel and Iran, impacting global energy markets.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index has strengthened due to shifts in United States — Federal Reserve expectations and its role as a safe-haven asset during geopolitical uncertainty.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
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Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude fell 1.11% to $78.48 per barrel, supporting the rupee and reducing import costs. Lower oil prices are positive for India's trade balance and inflation.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar index traded lower at 99.80, reflecting a softer US dollar, which contributed to the rupee's appreciation.
Aug 05, 2026 · 7 articles
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Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude traded above $90 per barrel, weighing on the rupee and raising inflation concerns. Unresolved Strait of Hormuz reopening and US-Iran deal delays keep prices elevated.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar index traded at 99.60, down 0.04%, reflecting a slight softening of the dollar but still providing support to the USD/INR pair.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures experienced significant fluctuations, falling sharply on news of the ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market expectations of increased oil supply and stabilized prices.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index posted a weaker performance against major counterparts as traders weighed shifting monetary policy signals and the implications of the US-Iran peace deal.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have been highly volatile and have risen significantly due to the conflict and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index steadied and was near its highest level in six weeks, indicating market reactions to the geopolitical tensions and the uncertainty surrounding peace talks.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices dropped significantly after the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement, easing from recent peaks but still influenced by U.S.-Iran hostilities.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index was off its two-month high, reflecting broader currency market movements and reactions to U.S. economic data.
Jun 04, 2026 · 21 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have surged significantly due to the disruption of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between the United States>>> and Iran>>>, impacting global energy markets.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. dollar rose against the Japan — Japanese yen, indicating its role as a safe-haven currency amidst geopolitical tensions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices edged higher after dropping significantly, influenced by the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran. Its price fluctuations are a key factor in global inflation concerns.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly against the yen, reflecting currency market movements in response to global economic factors.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Oil benchmark; price rose above $87 per barrel due to supply concerns.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index's value is affected by oil prices and geopolitical risk, but no direct impact noted.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent crude has risen to three-week highs above $91, reflecting supply fears. Higher oil prices are a key market impact.
U.S. Dollar Index: Dollar index traded near two-month low, but safe-haven demand may support it.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures dropped, potentially easing some pressure on Japan's import costs, though the fundamental drivers of Japan — Japanese yen weakness persist.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index has strengthened significantly against the Japan — Japanese yen, reaching a 40-year high, primarily due to expectations of United States — Federal Reserve rate hikes and higher US Treasury yields.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices are elevated due to the Hormuz closure, impacting inflation and markets.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar is firm as a safe haven, but affected by Fed policy.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude, a global benchmark, has seen price increases due to the conflict and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market volatility.
U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. dollar rose against the Japan — Japanese yen, indicating its role as a safe-haven currency amidst geopolitical tensions.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude fell over 6% to below $90 per barrel on the pause in strikes, after briefly exceeding $100 last week. The decline reflects hopes of de-escalation, but risks from Red Sea disruptions persist.
U.S. Dollar Index: The dollar index was flat at 101.21, reflecting mixed currency moves.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices are reacting to the deal's prospects, with volatility reflecting market uncertainty.
U.S. Dollar Index: Currency affected by oil prices and Fed policy, but not directly involved in Hormuz.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
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Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices also exhibited mixed performance, mirroring the trends in Petroleum.
U.S. Dollar Index: The US_Dollar_Index_Futures showed slight gains, indicating a marginal strengthening of the US Dollar.
May 20, 2026 · 12 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged significantly due to renewed hostilities and concerns over supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, reflecting market anxiety.
Jun 07, 2026 · 398 articles
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U.S. Dollar Index: The U.S. Dollar Index Futures showed slight declines on both Monday and Tuesday.
Apr 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jun 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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May 20, 2026 · 11 articles
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