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Instacart had a successful IPO, with shares rising over 10% on its first day of trading.
Rising oil prices are driven by high demand and intentional supply reduction by key producers, potentially impacting petrol prices and causing inflationary pressures.
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Instacart's solid debut on the public market
Instacart had a successful initial public offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ, with shares initially rising by 40% before ending the day up more than 10%. This follows the recent IPO of chip designer ARMS, which saw a 25% increase on its first day of trading. Market automation company Clay Vio is also expected to disclose its IPO pricing and raise over $500 million.
Rising oil prices driven by increased demand and supply restrictions
Oil prices have been rapidly rising due to two main factors. Firstly, global demand has exceeded expectations, particularly in travel and jet fuel. Secondly, there has been a deliberate reduction in supply by key oil producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia, with over a million barrels of oil per day being withdrawn from production. These factors have led to record oil demand in 2023 and prices reaching $95 per barrel, potentially impacting petrol prices and causing inflationary pressures.
Canada and India's relationship strained due to allegations of government involvement in a killing
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the government of India of orchestrating the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil. India vehemently rejected the claims, leading to a strain in relations between the two countries. If proven true, this accusation would place India among the few countries accused of extrajudicial killings outside their borders, potentially altering perceptions of India's role on the global stage.
Shares in grocery delivery group Instacart jumped more than 10 per cent on their first day of trading, oil prices climbed above $95 a barrel for the first time in 2023, and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau sparked fury in India when he said authorities were investigating whether “agents” of New Delhi were behind the June killing of a prominent Sikh activist in a Vancouver suburb.
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Lucy Snell, Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.