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24 results for “oil markets”
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices fall as Saudi supply hopes outweigh fresh Houthi strikes
Crude prices eased in Riyadh trade as talk of added Saudi barrels tempered risk from new Houthi attacks; vigilance rose but exports continued.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
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
Oil Jumps Above $107, Bond Yields Surge Higher, Stocks Fall
Oil tops $107 amid Gulf tensions; bond yields rise and stocks fall as markets price persistent inflation risks and supply disruptions.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
U.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers, Iran Attacks Jordan, Oil Surges Past $100
U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian tankers; Iran hit ships and fired missiles toward Jordan. Oil surged past $100 as risks to supply and shipping grew.
- 7 min
- Jordan
Military / WarThe Veil
US Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as War Escalates Once Again
US destroys five Iranian oil tankers near the Gulf of Oman after an attack on an American warship, escalating tensions and risking energy route disruption.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
CNBC Daily Open: Gulf strikes jolt oil toward triple digits
Hostilities near the Strait of Hormuz boost crude and hit equities as U.S. weighs maritime security steps, sanctions, and escorts.
- 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
U.S. strikes Iran oil tankers after Iran fires at Naval ships
Washington reports U.S. forces hit Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired missiles at Navy ships, escalating tensions as markets and diplomats assess risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships
CENTCOM says strikes followed missiles targeting U.S. warships; incident near key export hub raises Gulf shipping and energy market risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices rise on escalation in Middle East
Crude gains as reported U.S. strikes and Israeli threats raise fears of Iran-related supply risks and transit disruptions in the Middle East.
- 7 min
- Iran
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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Greek oil tanker attacked in Black Sea – Bloomberg
Bloomberg reports a Greek-operated tanker carrying Russian crude was struck near Novorossiysk, raising maritime risk and potential shipping delays.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
America's oil reserves are the lowest in 43 years
Washington warns of limited buffer as reserves sink, oil prices rise, and supply risks grow amid Iran conflict and maritime security concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine Claims Deadly Strike on Oil Hub Deep Inside Russian Hinterland
Kyiv says a long‑range strike hit a Tatarstan petroleum site, killing 13 and injuring 75. Russia confirms casualties; independent verification ongoing.
- 7 min
- Russia