Markets
Oil Prices Retreat to Pre-War Levels as Hormuz Traffic Resumes
Global benchmark Brent crude has fallen to pre-Iran war levels, driven by the gradual resumption of traffic through the critical Strait of...
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Markets
Asian Tech Shares Soar on Chipmaker Earnings, Oil Prices Retreat
Asian markets surged Thursday, driven by robust tech sector gains in Japan and South Korea following strong U.S. chipmaker earnings, while global...
Markets
Hormuz Traffic Rises as Oil Slides; Toll Dispute Looms Over US-Iran Talks
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has picked up, but uncertainty persists for the shipping industry due to a potential toll...
Stocks
US Indexes End Wednesday Mixed as Tech Giants Weigh
Major US stock indexes closed mixed on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with tech giants like Microsoft pulling down the S&P 500 and...
Economy
Global Energy Crunch: Peace Deal Offers No Quick Fix
A peace deal in the Iran war won't immediately resolve the global energy and supply chain crisis, with experts warning of months...
Markets
Oil Price Shock Fuels Chinese EV Sales, Infrastructure Struggles in Developing Markets
High oil prices, exacerbated by geopolitical events, are driving a significant surge in Chinese electric vehicle sales across the developing world, yet...
Economy
Trump’s Iran Threats Drive Treasury Selloff, Stoke Inflation Concerns
Treasuries declined and yields rose after President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran, sending oil prices higher and prompting investors to...
Markets
Oil Prices Plunge as Iran Deal Prospects Ease Supply Concerns
Oil futures extended declines Tuesday, hitting a three-month low as a potential U.S.-Iran deal signaled the reopening of the critical Strait of...
Stocks
Wall Street Banks Slash Oil Forecasts on Swift Persian Gulf Recovery
Major Wall Street banks have cut oil price predictions, citing an interim U.S.-Iran deal expected to quickly restore Persian Gulf flows and...