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Brent and WTI crude rose despite the US securing Venezuelan reserves. The market focused on reignited Middle East tensions following strikes between Iran and US bases in Jordan, overshadowing the lon…
US stock futures slipped as rising oil prices, following military action in the Strait of Hormuz, and hawkish Federal Reserve signals regarding September rate hikes dampened sentiment. Despite recent…
Social Security COLA projections for 2027 are likely to rise again following a recent rebound in oil prices, which influences the inflation metrics used for the calculation.
Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has significantly inflated the global oil and gas import bill by $330 billion over six months, driving up energy costs for major importers like the EU, China,…
US equity indexes slid and Treasury yields surged after Fed Chair Warsh offered no new guidance on rate cuts at Jackson Hole. Oil prices eased slightly amid diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of…
Crude oil prices edged lower as the US shifted to economic pressure on Iran, reducing the immediate risk of military conflict and associated geopolitical risk premium, while the US Dollar Index stren…
ExxonMobil (XOM) reported stellar Q2 results, driven by high oil prices and record production. Geopolitical tensions keep Brent Crude elevated, supporting XOM’s strong cash flow, share buybacks, and …
US equity futures are mixed as traders await a key Fed speech and digest mixed corporate earnings. Oil prices fell, while European markets opened higher.
US mortgage rates held steady near 6.7% for the past month, remaining elevated due to inflation and oil price fluctuations linked to geopolitical tensions. While the Federal Reserve’s preferred infla…
WTI crude oil prices are under pressure due to easing Middle East tensions and a strengthening dollar. Despite supply concerns from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and US-Iran conflict, the potential …
Oil futures rose, snapping a three-session losing streak, as market focus shifted to escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions, overshadowing Middle East developments. WTI settled up 1.6% at $83.53 a barrel.
WTI crude oil prices edged higher as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faded. The US administration rejected returning to a deal with Iran, reducing the likelihood of increased oil supply…
Oil prices dip as hopes for Iranian nuclear deal revival fade. The White House rejected temporary terms, but rising Saudi exports and easing Strait of Hormuz concerns limit the downside.
Global stocks mostly rose as markets digested Nvidia's earnings and braced for a key speech by Fed Chair Warsh on interest rates, amid elevated inflation and Middle East tensions.
Energy stocks were mixed on Thursday, with the broader sector slipping despite gains in oil prices and specific corporate developments. WTI and Brent crude rose as geopolitical tensions in the Middle…
NVIDIA (NVDA) revenue more than doubled, boosting Nasdaq (US100) futures. Oil and gold declined due to easing geopolitical tensions and hotter-than-expected inflation data, respectively. Treasury yie…
Nvidia's blowout earnings and a subsequent semiconductor rally are boosting US equity futures, particularly the Nasdaq. However, potential new US tariffs on chip imports and upcoming economic data/Fe…
Japan's government maintains a moderate recovery view despite lackluster Q2 GDP (0.3% q/q) and significant headwinds. High energy costs from the Middle East conflict, a weak yen driving record import…
European markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors await Nvidia's earnings report later today. Geopolitical tensions and oil price fluctuations also influenced sentiment, alongside varied performa…
US equities declined as hotter-than-expected inflation data tempered rate cut hopes, while markets braced for Nvidia's earnings. Oil prices rose on Middle East supply concerns, and gold dipped.