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Editorial Staff 1 day ago

Oil Prices Drop 11% as Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to Commercial Traffic

Following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels, oil prices have experienced a significant drop of 11%.

Editorial Staff Updated 1 day ago

Iran Affirms Strait of Hormuz is Open During Lebanon Ceasefire, Oil Prices Plummet

Following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open, oil prices have dropped significantly. This declaration aligns with a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.

Editorial Staff 11 days ago

Market Reactions to Cease-Fire: Oil Prices Drop While Stocks Rise

Following a recent cease-fire agreement, oil prices have seen a significant decline, while stock markets have experienced notable gains, indicating a shift in global economic sentiment.

Editorial Staff 11 days ago

Oil prices plunge below $100 after Iran agrees to safe passage through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire

Strategic angle: The U.S.-Iran ceasefire leads to a significant drop in oil prices, impacting global markets.

Editorial Staff Updated 11 days ago

Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.

Editorial Staff Updated 11 days ago

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked - Reuters

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked Reuters

Editorial Staff 13 days ago

Briefing: Trump's 'puppet regime': Home to world’s largest oil reserves, is Venezuela key to US economy?

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of Venezuela's oil reserves on US economic interests amidst political turmoil.

Editorial Staff Updated 13 days ago

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump is set to provide an important update on the Iran war, addressing the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Editorial Staff Updated 14 days ago

Oil pipeline at Russia's Primorsk damaged in drone attack, governor says

A drone attack has reportedly damaged an oil pipeline in Primorsk, Russia, according to local authorities.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

Strategic angle: India successfully imports Iranian oil for the first time in seven years, overcoming previous payment issues.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Trump Says US Could 'Take the Oil' in Hormuz Push

Strategic angle: Trump's controversial statement raises questions about US foreign policy in the Middle East.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Baltic Sea strikes: How Ukraine aims to undermine Russia's oil profits from Iran war

Strategic angle: Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian ports and refineries to disrupt oil profits amid the Iran conflict.

Editorial Staff Updated 15 days ago

Giant oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike after Trump's latest threats

An Iranian strike on a giant oil tanker near Dubai escalates tensions following recent threats from Trump.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: Fact check: Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy

Strategic angle: In a national address, US President Donald Trump made claims about Iran's leadership and US oil independence. We investigate the truth behind these statements.

Life

Briefing: ‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’: Trump’s hankering for Iranian oil runs deep

Strategic angle: Experts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decades.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Editorial Staff Updated 17 days ago

Stocks Recover Sharply Amid Hope for Iran War’s End

Market rebounds as investors anticipate resolution in the ongoing conflict.

Editorial Staff Updated 18 days ago

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise - Reuters

Stocks slide in Asia as Brent crude oil prices surge towards a record monthly increase.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war

Strategic angle: Oil prices are approaching their highest levels since the onset of the Iran conflict, raising concerns in global markets.

Briefing: Iranian Drone Sets Kuwaiti Oil Tanker on Fire

Strategic angle: Crude oil prices are affected by the recent attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker.

Briefing: Oil rises for a fourth day on supply cuts from widening Middle East conflict

Strategic angle: Rising oil prices are attributed to ongoing supply cuts amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

Trump warns of destruction of Iran's oil infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's oil wells and electric plants if Hormuz Strait is not reopened.

Briefing: Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba as Moscow vows to stand by Havana

Strategic angle: Moscow continues to support Havana amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

Donald Trump says US could ‘take the oil in Iran’

US president tells the FT he is considering seizing strategic Kharg Island even as negotiations continue.

Briefing: Cuba to receive shipment of Russia oil after US lifts pressure

Strategic angle: A Russian oil tanker is set to deliver crude oil to Cuba amid changing US policies.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

CBS News Gas and Oil Price Tracker Shows Rising Energy Costs Amid Iran War

Energy prices are on the rise as the conflict in Iran escalates, according to CBS News.

Editorial Staff Updated 20 days ago

US to allow Russian oil tanker to bring relief to Cuba, despite blockade

The Trump administration has effectively cut off Cuba from key oil shipments, with devastating effects on the island.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Gold falls as Houthi attack lifts oil, Fed rate-cut hopes dim

Strategic angle: Gold prices decline amid rising oil prices following a Houthi attack, while expectations for a Fed rate cut diminish.

Editorial Staff Updated 20 days ago

Israel army reports war's first missile attack from Yemen

Yemen's Houthi movement threatens military intervention amid escalating conflict.

Editorial Staff Updated 21 days ago

Saudi pipeline pumping 7 million bpd of oil, bypassing Hormuz

Bloomberg News reports that a Saudi pipeline is now pumping 7 million barrels per day, circumventing the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: U.S. Oil Prices Surge Back Above $100 a Barrel After Rubio Names New Worry

Strategic angle: Oil prices have climbed back over the $100 mark, raising concerns in the market.

Editorial Staff Updated 25 days ago

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack

Tensions escalate as Iran retaliates against perceived threats from Israel.

Editorial Staff 25 days ago

Briefing: Oil Prices Tumble 6% as Trump Shows Eagerness to Talk to Iran

Strategic angle: The New York Times reports a significant drop in oil prices amid diplomatic overtures from former President Trump.

Editorial Staff 25 days ago

Briefing: Impact of Iran Conflict on Global Tourism

Strategic angle: Tourist destinations worldwide are adjusting to the ongoing Iran conflict, particularly those reliant on oil from the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Oil back above $100 as conflicting reports emerge on US-Iran talks

Strategic angle: Oil prices surge as uncertainty surrounds diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Oil Futures Retreat On Middle East Conflict Seen Easing

Strategic angle: Oil prices decline as tensions in the Middle East appear to be lessening.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Goldman Raises Oil Forecasts on Largest-Ever Supply Shock

Strategic angle: Goldman Sachs has updated its oil price forecasts in response to unprecedented supply disruptions.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Oil stabilises as investors weigh US, Iran threats to facilities, sanctions lift

Strategic angle: Investors are assessing the impact of geopolitical tensions and sanctions on oil prices.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Oil Is Above $100 a Barrel for the First Time Since 2022. Here's Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) Investors Should Care.

Strategic angle: The surge in oil prices could impact AI investments significantly.

Editorial Staff Updated 28 days ago

US Treasury Allows Sale of Some Iranian Oil Stranded on Vessels

The US Treasury has approved the sale of Iranian oil that has been stranded on vessels, marking a significant shift in policy.

Editorial Staff 30 days ago

Briefing: China's record oil output reaches limits of what's possible

Strategic angle: China's oil production hits unprecedented levels, raising concerns about sustainability.

Editorial Staff Updated 30 days ago

Oil jumps 4% as Iranian retaliatory strikes on Qatar’s key energy facility stoke supply worries

Oil prices surged following Iranian missile strikes that damaged a crucial LNG export facility in Qatar.

Editorial Staff Updated 30 days ago

Oil falls as U.S. weighs releasing sanctioned Iranian crude to cool prices

The U.S. considers releasing Iranian crude to stabilize oil prices amid market fluctuations.

Briefing: Why is Trump looking to China to help open the Strait of Hormuz?

Strategic angle: US president Donald Trump seeks China's assistance for safe maritime transit in a crucial oil passage.

Briefing: Oil jumps over 2% as doubts linger over U.S.-backed plan to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping

Strategic angle: Oil prices surged as uncertainty surrounds the U.S.-led coalition's effectiveness in safeguarding vital shipping routes.

Trump Bombs Iran's Kharg Island and Threatens to Hit Oil Exports

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Briefing: Oil gains over 2% as market weighs Iran war supply risks - Reuters

Strategic angle: Oil prices rise as traders assess potential supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in Iran.

Briefing: Should You Invest in Oil ETFs Now? What the Surge in Oil Prices Means for Markets

Strategic angle: An analysis of the current oil market and the potential impact on ETF investments.

Briefing: China talks up oil sufficiency as Trump seeks Beijing's help on securing Hormuz energy route

Strategic angle: China's energy supply is deemed 'relatively strong' amid rising domestic production, coinciding with Trump's request for assistance in securing the Hormuz energy route.

Briefing: What role is oil playing in the war in the Middle East and what's at stake?

Strategic angle: Global oil prices surge as tensions escalate in the Gulf following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

US eases Russia oil sanctions to tame price surge, riling European allies

The United States has relaxed its sanctions on Russian oil to address rising prices, causing tensions with European partners.

Trump stands by claim that Iran could have struck girls’ school

Trump maintains his assertion regarding a potential attack on a school in Iran.

Briefing: Iran’s sea mines raise fears of Strait of Hormuz oil disruption

Strategic angle: Tehran may seek to choke off oil traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising fears it could deploy sea mines.

Oil plunges 10% as Trump warns to hit Iran 'twenty times harder' if it blockades Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices plunged after Trump warned that Tehran would be hit "twenty times harder" if it attempted to halt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says Iran 'war is very complete,' talks to Putin: Reports

U.S. stock market indices rose on the heels of reported comments by President Donald Trump that the war against Iran could be over sooner than first expected.

Briefing: Who's making money off Trump's war in Iran?

Strategic angle: A look into the financial interests behind the ongoing conflict and its implications.

Briefing: Iran war: How long before Gulf nations stop pumping oil?

Strategic angle: The oil price spiked near $120 after strikes on Iran's energy sites and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.

Briefing: Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Strategic angle: Oil prices drop significantly amid predictions of reduced tensions in the Middle East.

Khamenei's hardline son Mojtaba appointed Iran's new leader; oil surges on supply fears

Mojtaba Khamenei's leadership raises concerns over oil supply stability.

Briefing: Iran Warns Oil Tankers to Exercise Caution in Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: Crude oil prices surge as tensions escalate in the region.

Travel

Briefing: Saudi Arabia Is Trying New Methods To Keep Selling Oil

Strategic angle: Exploring Saudi efforts to maintain oil sales amidst the rise of electric vehicles.

Briefing: Morning Minute: Bitcoin Rebounds to $69K as Oil Skyrockets, Then Cools

Strategic angle: Bitcoin experiences a significant rebound while oil prices surge before stabilizing.

Oil prices soar as Iran launches more attacks across the region

Crude prices have spiked to their highest levels in at least 14 years, exceeding $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.

Oil Tops $110 as Iran War Forces More Gulf Giants to Cut Output

Rising oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.

Strategic view: Oil derivatives signal traders see Middle East shock as short-lived

Strategic implications in focus: Traders anticipate a brief impact from recent Middle East tensions on oil markets.