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The U.S. has escalated sanctions against Iran to enforce complete economic isolation, targeting shipping, finance, and oil exports. Despite potential Chinese circumvention through alternative payment…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled imminent sanctions against Iranian banks, driving crude oil prices higher as geopolitical risks escalate. Rising energy costs and inflation concerns wei…
Brent crude fell over 5% weekly to $89.3/bbl as supply fears eased due to improved Hormuz flows, an Iran-Oman corridor deal, and reduced perceived geopolitical risk despite ongoing sanctions.
Crude oil posted weekly losses as easing geopolitical tensions with Iran and Saudi Arabia's increased supply capabilities calmed market supply fears.
Crude oil prices fell for a fourth day on optimism that diplomatic efforts by Qatar could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and new US sanctions on …
Crude oil prices fell below $82, marking a fourth consecutive decline. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz and milder-than-expect…
Brent crude fell toward $87 on diplomatic progress in the Middle East, including an Iran-Oman deal on the Strait of Hormuz. Easing US sanctions on Iran and rising supply through the strait added pres…
Trump's expanding sanctions offensive against Iran targets global buyers including China, Iraq, and Turkey, threatening strict enforcement on shipping and major banks. Squeezing Iranian energy flows …
US equity indexes advanced led by technology gains as Treasury yields fell across the curve. Meanwhile, crude oil prices dropped sharply, with WTI down 3.2% and Brent sliding 4%, amid new US sanction…
WTI crude oil dropped over 3% to settle at $82.36 per barrel as tightening U.S. sanctions increased expectations of negotiations with Iran. Concurrently, talks between Iran and Oman regarding a safe …
Economists, including Paul Krugman, criticize the Trump administration's Iran sanctions strategy, warning it creates a geopolitical quagmire that benefits China while undermining U.S. credibility and…
Oil edged up as the US unveiled aggressive economic sanctions against Iran amid stalled Strait of Hormuz talks. Meanwhile, global equity markets fluctuated and tech stocks slumped as nervous investor…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced fresh sanctions on 60 entities aiding Iran's logistics and financial transactions. Bessent avoided intervening to cap long-term Treasury yields, choosing…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced 'Operation Economic Outcast', threatening to cut off entities facilitating Iranian money laundering from the dollar system. Crude oil retreated around …
Crude oil prices slumped as investors booked profits following six sessions of gains, while the U.S. launched severe sanctions against Iran under 'Operation Economic Outcast.' Despite escalating Midd…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions targeting 60 entities aiding Iran, while declining to intervene on rising long-term Treasury yields until next quarter. Yields and inflatio…
The US Treasury launched 'Operation Economic Outcast,' enforcing aggressive secondary sanctions to completely block Iranian oil smuggling, shipping, and financial networks. The zero-leakage enforceme…
US equities traded mixed as tech shares dropped ahead of Nvidia earnings and new Iran sanctions were announced. Oil prices fell over 2%, while gold gained 1% on safe-haven demand. Trump proposed 50% …
Brent crude tumbled nearly 3% below $93 a barrel, halting a two-week rally. Traders are assessing potential US sanctions on Iran while steady oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz alleviated immedia…
European stocks closed mostly lower as crude oil prices softened ahead of US sanctions announcements against Iran. Meanwhile, ExxonMobil emerged as a potential bidder for Shell's $8 billion US chemic…