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Fed expected to hold rates today despite rising Trumpflation and oil supply shocks from Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure. Lack of forward guidance under Chair Warsh raises uncertainty, with a Septembe…
Oil prices stayed low despite Middle East supply disruptions as China halted crude purchases, offsetting an 11.1M barrel/day supply loss. Analysts warn demand could rebound sharply if China resumes b…
IMF warns oil markets have exhausted shock absorbers (inventories, spare capacity, alternative production) as US-Iran tensions resurge near Strait of Hormuz, threatening supply shocks and higher infl…
US-Iran war and Houthi attacks have slashed oil supply by 11.1M bpd, driving inventories to record lows. Prices remain below wartime highs due to unprecedented demand destruction offsetting supply lo…
Dollar strengthens on rate differentials, strong jobs data, and safe-haven flows as Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers spark oil surge past 5%. ECB holds rates but signals hawkish bias; yen hits 39-year…
Brent crude surged near $96, up 30% monthly, after Houthi tanker attacks opened a second Red Sea supply threat alongside Hormuz tensions. Technical breakout above $92 targets $100.64 Fibonacci resist…
Oil surged over 4% as US-Iran conflict escalates and Houthi militants attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping and threatening 20% of global oil supply.
US-Iran conflict resumes, Strait of Hormuz blockade reimposed, pushing Brent above $90 and gas prices to $4/gallon. Refinery constraints and Russian output cuts add upward pressure on fuel prices.
Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade keep oil prices elevated near $79/barrel, benefiting integrated oil majors like ExxonMobil and Chevron. Analysts see $80 as a likely floor for crude prices…
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause Brent crude to soar to $150/barrel, triggering a global stagflationary shock. This scenario would force central banks to raise interest rates d…
The US and Iran finalized a memorandum of understanding, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the naval blockade. This geopolitical relief boosted Bitcoin and Ethereum, easing energy-driven inf…
Markets face headwinds from rising oil prices and surging bond yields following Middle East tensions. The AI-led rally is cooling, with significant selloffs in semiconductor stocks. Meanwhile, Bitcoi…
Brent crude climbed toward $97.60 as US crude inventories dropped by a larger-than-expected 7.97 million barrels. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East, including military confrontations involv…
WTI crude oil surged over 7% following reports that Iran halted ceasefire talks with the US due to conflict in Lebanon. Threats to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, ongoing supply disruptions in the Pe…
WTI crude futures dropped to six-week lows amid reports of a potential US-Iran deal to ease restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. While implementation remains uncertain and logistical hurdles persist…
Brent crude surged 1.6% to $111/barrel as Trump's Iran warnings and tightening oil buffers raise supply concerns. Depletion of strategic reserves could trigger sharper price increases if Strait of Ho…
Oil prices surge over 1.5% as Trump-Xi talks yield limited agreements. Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions tighten global energy supplies, boosting WTI and Brent crude toward weekly…
Oil majors including Exxon Mobil show restraint despite Iran conflict and supply disruptions pushing crude above $100/barrel. Companies prioritize capital discipline and shareholder returns over aggr…
Oil majors including Exxon Mobil maintain capital discipline despite Middle East supply disruptions and crude prices above $100/barrel, prioritizing shareholder returns over production expansion amid…
Rising oil prices from the US-Iran conflict threaten inflation, pressuring Bitcoin and crypto markets ahead of key US CPI, GDP, and PCE data releases this week.