Oil prices
Global stocks mixed while oil prices jump on Hormuz
The back-and-forth sends oil prices about 5% higher, weighing on US equities but not prompting major selling. The broad-based S&P 500 finished down 0.1%.
August 10, 2026
Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge
Both Brent Crude and US benchmark West Texas Intermediate extend gains after climbing more than 4% at the end of last week. Brent rises above $91 a barrel, its highest price since June 11.
July 20, 2026
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Oil prices spike on fresh US-Iran attacks, tech weighs on stocks again
The renewed hostilities in the Middle East followed last week's exchange of fire and came as negotiators struggle to reach a lasting peace deal to keep the crucial Strait of Hormuz open.
July 13, 2026
Asian stocks unable to track Wall St higher, yen holds at 40-year low
Asian equities fluctuate as investors struggle to build on a record day on Wall Street, where tech firms bounce after the hefty selling of the past two weeks, while the yen holds around a four-decade low against the dollar.
June 30, 2026
Oil prices sink further as Trump signs deal to reopen Hormuz
Oil prices extend their decline as the US-Iran peace deal and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz ease energy supply fears, though markets remain cautious amid expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
June 18, 2026
Most stocks rise, oil flat following peace deal-fueled rally
US President Donald Trump says ships are again moving through the strait, to be 'completely open' by Friday; Iranian media say three oil tankers and two cargo ships have passed through the area previously subject to a US naval blockade.
June 16, 2026
Asian stocks track Wall St tech bounce, oil eases on Mideast hope
Asian stocks rebound as investors resume buying AI-related shares after a tech-led selloff, while easing Iran-Israel tensions boost market sentiment and push oil prices lower.
June 9, 2026
Asian equities climb on Mideast optimism, oil edges higher
Asian markets climbed as optimism over US-Iran peace talks lifted investor sentiment despite rising oil prices and lingering inflation concerns.
May 22, 2026
Asian stocks sink, oil rises on US-Iran deadlock
Asian markets fell as Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, with Strait of Hormuz disruption fears, weak China data, and upcoming US tech earnings weighing on sentiment.
May 18, 2026
Oil prices drop awaiting Mideast peace progress
After plunging more than 10 per cent at one point on Wednesday on hopes of peace, crude futures fall nearly another 4 percent.
May 7, 2026