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Trump's Iran threat sends oil surging – Dow falls
Trump's "economic D-Day" rhetoric against Iran triggered sharp moves in the oil market on Thursday, as the Dow Jones fell while energy stocks and ETFs shot higher.
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Houthis Seek Control of Bab el-Mandeb – New Threat to Oil Prices
The Houthi militia in Yemen is planning to expand its presence along the coast toward the Bab el-Mandeb strait, one of the world's most critical chokepoints for oil transport. Experts are warning of fresh disruptions to global shipping.
Trump declares total economic war on Iran – oil prices on alert
US President Donald Trump has announced the most far-reaching secondary sanctions ever imposed against Iran, with direct consequences for oil markets and countries helping Tehran circumvent the embargo.
UAE severs all ties with Iran after missiles near its coastline
The United Arab Emirates has frozen all trade and financial transactions with Iran after two ballistic missiles reportedly landed in Emirati waters. Iran categorically rejects the allegations.
Gold approaches $4,450: Weak dollar and fading rate-hike hopes provide tailwind
The gold price is climbing toward $4,450 per ounce after weaker U.S. key data dampens expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes and pushes the dollar lower.
China delays key data release – markets on alert for weak figures
China's National Bureau of Statistics has unexpectedly postponed the release of July's key economic figures to the afternoon Beijing time, heightening tension in global markets and reinforcing expectations of central bank intervention.
Oil prices surge: Iran hopes fade and SPR near historic low
Hope for a US-Iran deal is evaporating fast, and America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels for the first time in decades. Oil prices are reacting sharply to the upside.
Ukraine strikes giant refinery 1,500 km inside Russia
Ukraine's military has attacked the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in the Orenburg region — more than 1,500 kilometres from the front line. The strike is the latest in an escalating campaign that has knocked out more than 30 percent of Russia's refining capacity.
The Hormuz Shock Isn't Over: Oil Markets Hold Their Breath
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, and even an imminent diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and Oman is unlikely to normalize supply chains for several months.
Kazakhstan seeks new oil routes as drones threaten the Black Sea
Kazakhstan is considering rerouting significant oil export volumes away from the Russian-controlled port of Novorossiysk following persistent drone threats against Black Sea shipping corridors.
Iran: Hormuz deal near – as UAE tanker comes under attack
Iran signals that a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is within reach, but tensions persist following an attack on an Emirati oil tanker. Markets are reacting to the uncertainty.
Oil price plunges 10% on Hormuz hopes – market bets on diplomatic breakthrough
WTI crude oil fell more than 10 percent over the week after traders priced in the possibility of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, but a full resolution has yet to materialise, according to OilPrice.com.
Iran and Oman Near Historic Deal on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are, according to Iranian authorities, in the final stages of negotiations over joint management of the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world's most critical oil corridors. Meanwhile, crude oil prices are falling.
The war in Iran sends refining margins to record highs
The conflict in Iran has choked oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and triggered a global refinery shock — with record-high margins and renewed geopolitical inflation fears pushing rate expectations higher.
China and Russia Step Out of the Shadows of the US-Iran War
China and Russia have moved from diplomatic support to direct military and intelligence assistance to Iran — with potentially far-reaching consequences for the conflict in the Middle East and global stability.
Oil price plunges on Iran hopes — easing inflationary pressure globally
Oil prices are falling sharply following signals of a possible diplomatic resolution with Iran, while Japanese yen interventions are creating turbulence in currency markets. Experts believe lower energy prices could relieve pressure on central banks.
Iran attacks oil tanker near Hormuz – amid nuclear negotiations
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly fired a cruise missile at an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz – on the same day Trump claims a Hormuz deal is done and nuclear talks are set to begin.
OPEC+ Opens the Taps: More Oil on the Way in September
OPEC+ members have agreed to increase oil production quotas from September, a move that could push prices even lower in a market already marked by risk aversion.
US and Israel Planning Massive Strike on Iran's Energy Infrastructure
According to unconfirmed reports, the US and Israel are preparing their heaviest air strikes yet against Iranian power plants and refineries. Oil prices are already reacting.
Iran Attacks American Bases: Oil Prices Rise
Iran claims to have carried out drone strikes against American military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, sending oil prices higher and increasing the risk profile across global markets.
Iran attacks Jordanian bases – and finances the war with crypto
Iran fired ballistic missiles at American bases in Jordan on July 28 – and according to experts, parts of the war effort are being financed through a state-run crypto system worth nearly $7.78 billion.
Asian markets fall as geopolitical turmoil drives stablecoin growth
Asian equity markets are broadly lower following negative sentiment on Wall Street, rising oil prices, and geopolitical unrest. At the same time, demand for dollar-pegged stablecoins in the region is accelerating markedly.
Iran attacks US forces and rejects Hormuz deal
Oil prices rise after Iran attacked US forces and rejected an Omani proposal for shared passage through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
Chevron pressured Trump's team: Keep Tengiz oil out of the war
Chevron is reported to have held direct talks with the Trump administration about protecting the company's massive oil production in Kazakhstan from being drawn into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Oil price drops 6% – stock futures surge at the start of the week
After the US halted airstrikes against Iran, oil prices plunged more than 6 percent, while equity and crypto futures opened the week with clear gains.
China wants AI to run nuclear reactors – but can it be trusted?
Chinese researchers this week unveiled an ambitious plan to integrate artificial intelligence across the entire lifecycle of a new nuclear energy system. The question is whether AI can meet nuclear power's zero-tolerance requirement for errors.
Nasdaq Plunges 2% – Big Tech Loses $800 Billion in a Single Day
Technology stocks collapsed on Thursday as oil prices surged to $100 a barrel. Investors fled risk assets in one of the year's most severe market selloffs.
Hormuz traffic collapses: Only one tanker through the strait in a single day
Just one oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday — the lowest number since May. War risk is pushing crude oil prices back above $100 a barrel.
Brent above $100: Bonds in freefall
Brent crude has surpassed $100 per barrel, triggering a broad global bond sell-off as fears of sustained inflation weigh on interest rate markets.
Gold Plunges 25% From Peak – Experts See Buying Opportunity
The gold price has fallen dramatically from record levels near $5,500 per ounce to around $4,160 since the Iran conflict escalated. Experts believe the decline offers a historic entry point for investors.
Russia selling gold at record pace to fund war budget
The Russian central bank has sold 43.5 tonnes of gold during the first half of 2026 – the lowest reserve level since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
Iran strikes four Gulf states: Oil and dollar surge
Iran has fired a new wave of ballistic missiles and drones at Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq. Oil and dollar prices react immediately with sharp gains.
IRGC: No oil through Hormuz as long as the US keeps striking
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reiterates its demand for a complete halt to oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping traffic has fallen dramatically, and LNG exports have been brought to a near-total standstill.
Ukraine's drone strikes cripple Russian refining — diesel market in crisis
Ukrainian drone strikes have reduced Russian crude oil processing to its lowest level in 21 years. Now Russia's export ban on diesel is sending shockwaves through global energy markets.
China's trade surplus explodes: $126 billion in a single month
China's June trade surplus beat all expectations at $125.62 billion, driven by a rush of exporters and importers scrambling to get ahead of new tariff barriers.
EU buying record amounts of Russian LNG – defying its own sanctions
Despite years of energy decoupling efforts, the EU imported more Russian liquefied natural gas in the first half of 2026 than ever before – paying billions to Moscow as the clock ticks down toward the 2027 ban.
Oil price surges 4% after new Middle East attacks — stocks fall
New military strikes in the Middle East sent oil prices sharply higher on Monday, while U.S. stock index futures pulled back. Markets are shifting into a clear risk-off mode.
Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions escalate
New American airstrikes against Iran are pushing oil prices higher and raising fears of reduced throughput in the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for the world's oil supply.
US strikes Iran again – Hormuz crisis threatens oil supply
American forces have carried out new strikes against Iranian targets, and the entrenched conflict in the Persian Gulf is sending shockwaves through global commodity markets.
Hormuz Closed: World's Most Critical Oil Route Blocked Again
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice. The move could send oil prices and shipping costs soaring — and deal a severe blow to global energy supply.