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24 results for “oil trade”
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump's first Iran war escalation post-midterm losses seeks to choke off Tehran’s trade
After midterm losses, Trump expands pressure on Iran, targeting land and Caspian Sea routes Tehran uses to move military supplies.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Inside the chip talent war: Trade secrets and rising Chinese rivals
As Chinese chipmakers gain ground, competition for semiconductor specialists is heightening tensions over trade secrets.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s Next Trade War Could Be With Congress
Lawmakers want to reclaim authority over Trump's unpopular tariffs, raising the prospect of a dispute over who controls U.S. trade policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.K. PM Andy Burnham open to apologizing for slave trade but rules out financial reparations
Andy Burnham says he is open to a U.K. apology for its role in the slave trade but rules out financial reparations.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
South Africa braces for loss of US trade benefits — RT Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is seeking markets in China and India amid uncertainty over its US AGOA trade benefits.
- 8 min
- South Africa
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Why is the trade deficit getting bigger?
A Washington event description dated October 9, 2026, says the U.S. trade deficit reached $100 billion in August, with imports exceeding exports.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
EU and China strike interim trade deal which could cut Chinese hybrid exports by half, EU trade envoy says
An EU envoy in Beijing says an interim deal could halve Chinese hybrid exports. The accompanying chart symbolically emphasizes the need for clarity on t...
- 8 min
- China
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
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
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
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
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes
From Moscow, Trump calls on Kyiv to stop hitting Russian refineries as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks, raising risks to civilians and fuel supply.
- 7 min
- Russia
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
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
Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth $27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Ottawa doubles duties to 50% on targeted U.S. steel and aluminum, aiming to protect producers and push Washington toward talks.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Oil prices rise to 6-week high after Iran and U.S. trade blows, Saudi Aramco facilities reportedly hit
Crude jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and reported strikes on Saudi Aramco, raising Gulf supply risk and market volatility from Washington.
- 8 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