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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that
Analysts credit Xi’s reserve and buying strategy for capping volatility as Trump-era Iran risks lifted crude prices without triggering a spike.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump blames Kyiv for diesel costs amid Mideast oil crisis
In Kyiv, Trump urges Ukraine to halt refinery strikes, linking attacks to diesel shortages and market strain during a broader Middle East disruption.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
‘To the victor the spoils’: Trump’s Venezuelan oil grab
Reports say Trump hailed a sweeping Venezuela oil pact, drawing backlash over U.S. leverage as markets, OPEC ties, and legal hurdles loom.
- 7 min
- Venezuela
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Tanker‑for‑Tanker’ Policy Escalates: U.S. Strikes 3 IRGC Oil Tankers After Iran Targets 2 Warships
Washington expands ‘tanker-for-tanker’ policy, hitting three IRGC-linked oil vessels after Iran targeted two U.S. warships, raising Gulf maritime risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump touts access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in deal he says will slash gas prices
In Washington, Trump says U.S. can tap 65B barrels from Venezuela to cut gas prices; analysts warn legal, logistical hurdles could delay any impact.
- 7 min
- Venezuela
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show
Filings reveal Trump’s oil and gas trades persisted amid the Iran war, raising conflict-of-interest questions and calls for oversight.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump administration to support heavy tariffs on Russian oil in bid to end Ukraine war, sources say
Bipartisan senators say the Trump administration will back steep tariffs and expanded sanctions on Russian oil to pressure Moscow over Ukraine.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
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
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Stock Futures Mostly Tick Higher As Oil Retreats— Trump Unveils 'Project Freedom,' Iran Pushes Back
Futures tick up with oil retreating as traders eye Trump’s “Project Freedom” and Iran tensions. Sector moves may hinge on inflation, policy signals.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Elizabeth Warren Reignites Insider Trading Claims Against Trump Admin Amid Iran War, Oil Surge: 'American
Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges probes into Trump-era trading tied to Middle East policy as oil tops $122, intensifying ethics and market scrutiny.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Will Oil Hit $130 By April End Amid Iran War? Here's What Prediction Market Is Saying
Traders price odds of crude spiking to $130 by late April as U.S.–Iran tensions raise geopolitical risk, with moves hinging on concrete supply shocks.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Waltz says Trump is using Iran's own oil strategy against itself to drive down global prices
Rep. Mike Waltz says the Trump team could allow limited Iranian crude rerouting at sea to ease global oil prices without lifting core sanctions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Flat, Dogecoin Slides Amid Trump Moves To Combat Iran War Oil Spike: Analyst Says BTC Downside Won't Be 'Heavier' - Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) (ARCA:BTC)
Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat, while stocks fell further on Wednesday as President Donald Trump authorized tapping the strategic reserve to lower oil pri...
- 3 min
- Iran