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Military / WarThe Veil
Democrat sweep gives markets a reason to rethink path of interest rates
Markets are reassessing the path of U.S. interest rates after a Democratic sweep, but no change in rate policy has been confirmed.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Texas governor race tightens in prediction markets, but Abbott remains favored
Prediction markets still favor Greg Abbott to win a fourth term as Texas governor, though his lead has narrowed in recent weeks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US oil companies tripled profits during Iran war – NYT
The 50 largest US oil companies nearly tripled their earnings during the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to data compiled by The New York Times.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Cruise ship on global voyage leaves passengers stranded after cutting trip short
A cruise ship has ceased operations and cut short its planned multi-year voyage, leaving passengers stranded in Cambodia.
- 7 min
- Cambodia
Military / WarThe Veil
Inside the Pentagon's doomsday plan to keep America fighting if global war erupts
A report details plans to keep U.S. military bases operating for 90 days if war disrupts power, fuel, communications and supply chains.
- 7 min
- United States
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
Oil prices jump sharply, to nearly $110 per barrel
Oil reached its highest price in weeks on Oct. 16, 2026, as investors weighed potential effects of the Iran and Ukraine-Russia wars on global energy.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
An Oct. 15, 2026, brief reports renewed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. It names no sites and does not confirm a strike in Moscow.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil refinery – governor
Governor Pavel Malkov attributed a Ryazan refinery fire to a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire's size, containment and any injuries remain unknown.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says Putin will release diesel fuel into global market
Trump says Putin will release hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel, but no shipments or export details have been confirmed.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil gains as Middle East hostilities stoke supply worries
Oil rose on supply worries as Trump and advisers discussed possible renewed large-scale U.S. operations in Iran. No supply disruption was established.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges
Beijing’s UN address emphasizes growth, financing, and multilateralism, signaling continuity and agenda‑setting in development forums.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing
Gulf exporters reroute, use storage, and coordinate insurers to keep crude moving despite Iran tensions. Prices volatile but below worst fears.
- 7 min
- Iran
World TradeThe Veil
The Houthis: a new threat to oil supplies
Yemen-linked Houthis signal capacity to disrupt Red Sea energy flows, risking reroutes, higher costs, and price volatility amid insurance and naval shifts.
- 7 min
- Yemen
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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Saudi oil output plunges to lowest since 1990 – Bloomberg
Bloomberg says Saudi crude production dropped nearly 2 mb/d in August to the lowest since 1990, tightening supply and lifting price pressures.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran-backed terror group’s latest territorial grab threatens second global shipping chokepoint
Yemen’s Houthis took Mocha port and advanced toward Bab el‑Mandeb, raising shipping risks; Brent tops $106 as insurers and carriers reassess routes.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
Escalating US-Iran attacks drive oil above $100
Oil surged past $100 amid escalating US-Iran attacks, spiking diesel to a record and pressuring transport costs as Washington weighs response options.
- 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
Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Crude rises in early Monday trade as reciprocal US-Iran vessel strikes heighten maritime risk, boosting supply risk premiums and volatility in Asia.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Military / WarThe Veil
US Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers
Pentagon says precise, limited strikes targeted Iran-linked oil vessels, framed as retaliation amid rising maritime security tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Price of diesel hits all-time high as wars in Iran, Ukraine constrict global supply
U.S. flags record diesel costs as conflicts tighten supply; higher trucking and farm expenses may lift consumer prices. Officials weigh reserve moves.
- 7 min
- United States