US Shale Producers Gradually Increase Output with Capital Discipline RBIs Surprise Rate Cut Dilutes Policy Framework Nomura Suggests Consumer Credit Growth Accelerates Sharply in December Piper Sandler Warns Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Drive Oil to Record Highs SP 500 Notches Gains as Healthcare and Tech Lead Communication Services Slips Airtels Priority Plan Reignites Net Neutrality Debate in India Australian Dollar Gains Momentum from Seasonal Flows and Fed Pause Speculation