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Brent crude topped $101 and WTI hovered near $96 as the U.S.-Iran conflict escalated with tit-for-tat tanker and naval attacks in the Persian Gulf. Analysts warn of prolonged disruptions to Strait of…
U.S. and Iran exchanged military attacks, pressuring Dow Jones futures amid rising geopolitical risks. While chipmaker Nvidia maintains buy sentiment, looming U.S. inflation data and Apple developmen…
Brent crude surged over 8% weekly toward $95.73 amid escalating Middle East conflict. Missile exchanges between the US and Iran, alongside Israeli threats against Iranian energy infrastructure and di…
Brent crude climbed above $95.50 as Iranian strikes against Gulf targets halved tanker traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz. Shipping operators warned that maritime transit disruptions will …
US stock futures traded mixed as escalating US-Iran conflict pushed Brent crude past $95 per barrel, reviving inflation fears and driving Treasury yields higher. Tech contracts dipped while energy-dr…
German stocks fell for a third straight session as escalating US-Iran conflict drove oil prices higher, stoking inflation fears and pushing bond yields up. The benchmark DAX dropped 0.7%, pressured b…
US equity indexes fell as geopolitical tensions flared following US military strikes on Iranian targets. Crude oil surged over 5%, pushing WTI past $90 and Brent above $95, while rising bond yields a…
Walmart shares fell 9% after the retailer reported that high gas prices, exacerbated by the Iran conflict, are forcing consumers to cut back spending. This sentiment signals bullish momentum for ener…
Middle East tensions, including US threats to block Iran's maritime trade, are pushing oil prices higher, with WTI trading above $80/barrel. EIA projects continued elevated pricing, benefiting oilfie…
U.S. refiners MPC, PSX, and VLO posted $12.6B combined Q2 profits, the highest since 2022, driven by strong margins amid geopolitical tensions. Analysts highlight oil stocks as attractive investment …
DAX 40 slipped 0.12% to 26,292, a second straight loss, as Iran conflict uncertainty offset lower oil prices and eased rate concerns. BASF, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen declined; Continental and RWE gai…
Reuters video questions how long global oil supplies can withstand a prolonged Iran conflict, raising concerns over potential supply disruptions and price volatility.
Oil prices rose on Iran war and Red Sea shipping fears while Asian markets mostly gained, led by chipmakers. Wall Street slipped ahead of key U.S. inflation data expected to show cooling to 3.4%.
Oil and gold rose on Iran war tensions and Houthi attacks near Bab el-Mandeb, while Wall Street pulled back from record highs. Korean chipmakers surged over 4% ahead of a critical US inflation report.
Wednesday's CPI is expected to show 3.4% annual inflation, slightly cooler than June, while Iran-related oil volatility adds uncertainty. Fed rate hike odds sit near 50-50 for September amid mixed in…
US-Iran conflict continues disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipments, cutting oil flow to 4.9M bpd from 21.6M pre-war. EIA raised 2026-27 fuel price forecasts, signaling prolonged supply risk and inflati…
Mortgage rates dipped slightly to 6.63% amid cooling inflation (3.8%), but Fed may hike rates as early as September due to oil-driven inflation from Iran conflict, keeping housing affordability strai…
Aramco's Q2 2026 profits surged on geopolitical-driven oil prices, but free cash flow badly lags dividend obligations, exposing fiscal strain and highlighting fragility behind record earnings amid Ir…
Investors focus on Strait of Hormuz oil flow risk amid Iran war fears, a key factor for crude prices and broader market volatility.
Hotchkis & Wiley's Q2 2026 letter highlights APA Corp, noting strong free cash flow despite oil price declines tied to easing Iran conflict tensions, with APA trading at a valuation discount to peers.