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24 results for “crude markets”
Military / WarThe Veil
Qatar deal to buy U.S. natural gas shows how Iran war has redrawn global energy markets
The deal reflects changes in global energy markets amid the Iran war, which has benefited U.S. liquefied natural gas exporters.
- 7 min
- Qatar
Military / WarThe Veil
Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes, tankers attacked in Middle East
Brent crude hovered near $109 a barrel on Oct. 18, 2026, as reports of attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping raised oil-supply concerns.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Saudi Arabia crude oil exports hit highest level since Iran war began despite pipeline outage
Riyadh lifts oil shipments to highest since Iran-Israel war, using reroutes and storage to offset outages as security risks and insurance costs stay high.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike
After a BOJ hike, the yen weakened, JGB yields fell, and the Nikkei gained, signaling a dovish take and support for exporters and carry trades.
- 7 min
- Japan
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil falls as U.S. crude inventories reportedly rise, traders weigh Saudi pipeline closure
Crude falls after a surprise U.S. inventory build, offsetting supply-risk from a Saudi pipeline closure as markets assess duration and data credibility.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil markets surge as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks
Benchmark crude rose intraday after new U.S.-Iran exchanges raised Middle East supply and shipping risks, lifting energy and defense stocks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Brent crude nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes stoke supply worries
Oil jumps toward $100 as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat raises Middle East supply risk; markets price disruption despite no confirmed outages.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Forget crude oil. The real energy crisis right now is in diesel
Diesel prices hit post‑war highs as inventories tighten, straining freight, farming, and heating. Traders watch Gulf routes, exports, and refinery runs.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight
Six months into the Iran war, Tehran markets show reduced volatility and priced-in stalemate, focusing on energy flows, sanctions, and supply chains.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Gas prices could remain high this fall even if crude prices stabilize. Here's why
Analysts cite tight refining capacity, outages, and sanctions reshaping flows, keeping gasoline and diesel prices supported through fall.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool
U.S. stocks ended mixed as crude slid on signs Washington-Tehran tensions are easing, pressuring energy while defensives and select tech held steady.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports
Analysts say new Hormuz-bypass pipelines reduce risk but leave exports exposed to sabotage, cyber threats, and chokepoints amid ongoing Gulf tensions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Brent Crude Falls To Lowest Price Since March 5 on Iran War’s End
Oil slides after Washington announces Iran-U.S. peace agreement, easing geopolitical risk as traders reprice supply disruption odds.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump Says Iran Will Get Hit 'Very Hard' Tonight, But What Do Prediction Markets Say About The Ceasefire?
Trump warns Iran will be hit “very hard” tonight as markets weigh odds of a strike versus a near-term ceasefire and energy risk in the Gulf.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
US, Iran Reportedly Agree To Extend Ceasefire 60 Days, Open Nuclear Talks—But Prediction Markets Are Skep
Preliminary deal would prolong a truce and start nuclear talks; markets rally, but prediction markets doubt durability pending U.S. and Tehran approvals.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil markets could enter ‘red zone’ by July as stocks dwindle ahead of summer travel season, IEA chief says
IEA’s Birol says dwindling stocks risk price spikes by summer, urging full strategic reserve release as Middle East supply risks persist.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
European markets to start the week lower after Trump threatens Iran
European futures point down after Trump’s Iran comments, with haven bids rising and energy, defense in focus ahead of the cash open.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
After TACO And NACHO, Analyst Warns Of 'SALSA' Trade As Markets Rally Amid Trump's China Trip And Iran Te
President Donald Trump's China visit may shake markets if Iran tensions rise, analysts warn of a new
- 3 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Markets sell off as U.S.-Iran ceasefire plans go nowhere, leaving Trump with military options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Trump soon blasted Iran's response as
- 3 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
The Iran war will change global energy markets in these important ways, oil executives say
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil with the shortage growing worse every day.
- 3 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump Calls Iran Strike A 'Love Tap', But What Do Prediction Markets Say? - Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)
Polymarket's Iran airspace market barely twitched on Trump's overnight strikes, with traders betting gas prices and the Xi summit cap further escalation.
- 3 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil plunges, markets surge on report U.S. and Iran near deal to end war as gas prices jump past $4.50
Crude drops and equities rise on signs Washington sees a near deal to end the Iran war, though U.S. gasoline tops $4.50, tempering consumer relief.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. crude oil exports surge to record as tankers flock to Gulf Coast during Iran war
Record U.S. crude shipments in early May as tankers crowd the Gulf Coast, redirecting flows disrupted by the Iran war and lifting freight costs.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
European markets to open higher as Trump considers Iran peace proposal
European equities seen rising Tuesday as reports of Trump considering an Iran peace proposal lift risk appetite ahead of heavy earnings.
- 7 min
- Iran