217 stories tagged #Brent crude

  1. US Inflation Hits 3.8% in April, Highest in Three Years Amid Oil Surge
    finance

    US Inflation Hits 3.8% in April, Highest in Three Years Amid Oil Surge

    US inflation soared to 3.8% in April 2026, driven by surging oil prices from Middle East tensions. Markets now see 59.7% chance of no Fed rate cuts in 2026.

    3w ago 1 min read
  2. Global Trade Reroutes as Iran's Hormuz Blockade Bites
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    Global Trade Reroutes as Iran's Hormuz Blockade Bites

    Shipping firms bypass the Strait of Hormuz after traffic drops 97%, sending Brent crude above $90 and reshaping global commerce.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Oil Surges, US Stocks Hold Near Records Amid Iran War
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    Oil Surges, US Stocks Hold Near Records Amid Iran War

    Brent crude spikes above $104 amid US-Iran tensions, while the S&P 500 sits near all-time highs on robust corporate earnings.

    3w ago 3 min read
  4. Oil Surges After Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal
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    Oil Surges After Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal

    Oil prices spiked Monday after Trump called Iran's ceasefire response 'totally unacceptable' and rejected terms for ending the war.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. US-Iran Conflict Rumbles Fed Rate Cut Odds as Oil Spike Fuels Inflation Fear
    finance

    US-Iran Conflict Rumbles Fed Rate Cut Odds as Oil Spike Fuels Inflation Fear

    Mounting energy supply shocks from the Middle East conflict are reshaping Fed rate cut expectations for 2026.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. Gold vs Oil: Why the Iran War Broke the Inflation Hedge Playbook
    finance

    Gold vs Oil: Why the Iran War Broke the Inflation Hedge Playbook

    Oil surges 37% while gold falls 10% during the Iran conflict. Analysis reveals why the traditional safe haven is failing.

    3w ago 2 min read
  7. Global Markets Mixed as Oil Tumbles on Hopes of US-Iran Peace Deal
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    Global Markets Mixed as Oil Tumbles on Hopes of US-Iran Peace Deal

    World stocks are mixed as oil prices plunge on a potential US-Iran peace agreement, easing inflation fears.

    3w ago 1 min read
  8. Global Stocks Mixed, Oil Falls on U.S.-Iran Peace Optimism
    finance

    Global Stocks Mixed, Oil Falls on U.S.-Iran Peace Optimism

    World markets show mixed results as oil prices drop on hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal, despite unresolved Strait of Hormuz issues.

    3w ago 1 min read