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Crude oil prices hover around $82 as markets balance easing supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz against escalating geopolitical risks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Middle East tensions.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) dipped 0.4% as easing geopolitical tensions, reflected in Brent crude's drop, reduced supply disruption fears. Despite strong Q2 cash flow, XOM stock trades significantly above its …
Gulf Keystone restarted production in Kurdistan, ramping back to 45,000 bopd as US-Iran tensions de-escalate and export agreements extend. Narrowing discounts to Brent and recovering liftings improve…
U.S. stock futures advanced on Tuesday as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 gained ground despite rising Treasury yields and tensions with Iran. Bullish long-term analyst sentiment and resilient corpo…
Brent crude holds near $97 amid conflicting geopolitical signals. Iran hints at seeking a favorable end to conflict, tempering earlier US sanctions threats. Despite tensions, oil prices rose over 5% …
WTI crude oil held steady near $94 as markets weigh conflicting signals: potential de-escalation between Iran and the US against continued geopolitical tensions. Despite diplomatic uncertainty, price…
Brent crude trades near $94, eyeing a weekly gain, supported by geopolitical tensions. Stricter US sanctions on Iran expected Monday and ongoing disruptions in Russia's energy sector are fueling supp…
US stocks slid on Tuesday led by a heavy selloff in semiconductor and AI infrastructure shares. Rising Middle East tensions pushed WTI crude oil to three-week highs, stoking inflation and bond yield …
Brent crude topped $91 and WTI reached $85 as U.S.-Iran tensions choke the Strait of Hormuz. Daily crude transit through the critical chokepoint has collapsed from 18 million to roughly 2 million bar…
Oil prices show mixed early trade but could gain support from deadlocked U.S.-Iran negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz. With hopes of an imminent deal fading, supply disruption concerns supp…
Hormuz tensions escalate with near-zero Iranian loadings, Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and Saudi refinery, pushing Brent toward $87 with risk of $100. OPEC output rebounds partially offsetting …
ONGC posted record standalone profit (up 112% YoY) driven by higher gas revenue and crude realizations near $99.45/bbl, though consolidated PAT fell due to HPCL losses. Hormuz crisis volatility tempo…
Amazon surged 11% premarket on strong Q2 cloud earnings, lifting US equity futures. Exxon also beat estimates. Oil prices rose amid Middle East tensions spreading toward Egypt, with Iran striking US …
Houthi blockade and Red Sea tanker strikes have pushed Brent above $100/bbl, threatening 30-35% of global oil flows and boosting demand for chokepoint-bypass pipeline infrastructure, creating PE inve…
Gold and silver prices plunged after the U.S.-China summit ended without a Chinese commitment to resolve the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Rising geopolitical tensions and higher crude oil prices fueled…
WTI crude rallies to 1-week highs as Strait of Hormuz closure tightens supplies, EIA inventories fall sharply, and US-Iran tensions escalate. Stronger dollar limits upside gains.
WTI crude steadied at $101/barrel as traders await Trump-Xi meeting. US sanctions on Iranian oil sales and Hormuz shipping disruptions support prices, though geopolitical uncertainty caps gains.
Bitcoin corrected 7% after a surge towards $76,000 amid geopolitical and inflation pressures, but strong spot ETF demand and low leverage keep bullish momentum intact with low liquidation risks.
USDCAD edged higher supported by rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions and easing Canadian bond yields. Investors await domestic housing data, with limited near-term risk perceived ahead of th…
The BOJ raised rates to a 30-year high, weakening the yen and strengthening the dollar, while EURUSD dipped slightly. Global equities rose on tech optimism and Fed rate cut bets; oil and silver price…