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Crude oil traded near $102 after hitting a four-month high as Saudi Arabia closed its key East-West pipeline following drone strikes. Strait of Hormuz tanker transits dropped to single digits, and sk…
A major tanker operator reported strong earnings boosted by geopolitical tensions and Strait of Hormuz avoidance, expanding ton-mile demand. Backed by solid charter demand from oil majors and a $3.1 …
Iran's attempt to choke global oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz is losing effectiveness as U.S. naval support enables Gulf producers to move crude. Over 40% of prewar flows continue, keeping cru…
Brent crude surged past $92 per barrel amid escalating military conflict between the US and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz. Direct strikes and attacks on oil tankers have heightened supply disrupti…
Shell (SHEL) slipped as Brent crude fell toward $86 amid easing geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite strong Q2 financials and robust cash flow, Shell's stock trades above its GF Val…
Crude oil prices dropped sharply following a joint framework announced by Iran and Oman to enhance navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The reduced geopolitical supply risk weighed heavily on o…
US futures flat as investors await inflation data; 10-year yield near 4.7% and ~50% odds of a September Fed hike keep rate-sensitive sectors in focus. Iran-US tensions push oil higher, while individu…
Earnings-heavy week featuring AMD, Disney, Uber, Lilly alongside PMI data and July jobs report will test AI spending validity, consumer health, and Fed policy amid Middle East-driven energy risk.
WTI crude fell to $94.4/barrel as US-Iran tensions escalated despite ongoing negotiations. Fresh military clashes and uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz reopening weighed on prices amid tight global i…
Oil prices surge on U.S.-Iran negotiation uncertainty. WTI futures rise 2% to $98.25/barrel, Brent climbs 2.5% to $105.19, amid skepticism over weekend deal prospects.
Oil futures rise on technical recovery, but Trump's Iran peace deal negotiations threaten supply constraints via Strait of Hormuz reopening, creating downside risks for crude prices.
Oil futures decline sharply as Trump signals potential Iran nuclear deal negotiations, overshadowing bullish EIA inventory data showing U.S. crude stocks fell 7.9 million barrels. WTI drops 5.7% to $…
Brent crude remains elevated near $110/barrel despite Trump's Iran negotiations pause. India faces inflation and rupee pressure as oil prices exceed government assumptions of $85/barrel.
Crude futures surge as Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global oil supplies. WTI June contracts jump 3.1% to $108.66, with Brent rising 2.6% to $112.10 amid geopolitical tensions and reduced Middle…
Silver rose 1% as a weaker dollar supported precious metals, offsetting headwinds from elevated Treasury yields and inflation concerns driven by rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions.
Oil prices surged over 3% Friday as Trump-Iran tensions escalated, dimming hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening. Brent gained 7.72% weekly, WTI 10.11%, amid geopolitical uncertainty and tight global …
Asian stocks plunged as inflation fears and surging Treasury yields overshadowed tech gains. Oil prices climbed 5% amid Hormuz tensions, while the dollar strengthened to a two-month high on rate hike…
Brent crude fell 0.76% to $106.95/barrel as investors awaited Trump-Xi summit and Iran ceasefire developments. US inflation hit 3-year highs, raising rate concerns despite oil remaining above $100 am…
Brent crude steadied below $106/barrel ahead of Trump-Xi summit. Geopolitical tensions, Iranian sanctions, and supply disruptions from Middle East conflict keep oil markets undersupplied through Octo…
India raised gold and silver import duties to 15% to curb demand and ease rupee pressure. The rupee strengthened slightly despite elevated Brent crude prices and US-Iran tensions threatening global o…