249 stories tagged #Oil Prices

  1. Oil Surges 4 Percent As Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Targets
    finance

    Oil Surges 4 Percent As Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Targets

    Brent crude hits $107 following Iranian threats against regional facilities. U.S. responses include policy waivers and Iraq export resumption amidst supply disruption fears.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Shock, Pressures BoC Rate Decision
    finance

    Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Shock, Pressures BoC Rate Decision

    Canada's central bank faces inflation risks from rising oil prices amid ongoing Iran conflict, as spring fiscal update looms. Markets await BoC's stance on rate cuts.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Bank of Canada Holds Rates Amid Global Oil Volatility
    finance

    Bank of Canada Holds Rates Amid Global Oil Volatility

    The Bank of Canada maintains benchmark rates at 2.25% as geopolitical tensions in Iran disrupt global oil markets and weigh on economic outlook.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Moody's Warns US Recession Now 'Hard to Avoid' Amid Iran War
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    Moody's Warns US Recession Now 'Hard to Avoid' Amid Iran War

    Moody's Analytics raises US recession odds above 50% due to surging oil prices, weak labor data, and Middle East conflict.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Aims for Fiscal Balance Amid Oil Price Uncertainty
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    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Aims for Fiscal Balance Amid Oil Price Uncertainty

    Premier Danielle Smith outlines plans to balance Alberta's budget with moderate oil prices and address infrastructure and healthcare challenges.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Middle East Conflict Sparks Rising Costs for Southeast Asian Businesses
    finance

    Middle East Conflict Sparks Rising Costs for Southeast Asian Businesses

    Southeast Asian businesses face rising raw material and transport costs due to Middle East conflict, with price hikes impacting margins and operations.

    2mo ago 3 min read
  7. Markets Nervous Ahead of RBA Rate Decision
    finance

    Markets Nervous Ahead of RBA Rate Decision

    Currency markets fluctuate as oil prices surge amid Iran war tensions, boosting the dollar while pressuring the yen and other majors ahead of key central bank decisions.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Trump Delays China Trip Amid Iran Conflict
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    Trump Delays China Trip Amid Iran Conflict

    President Trump pauses visit to China over escalating Iran war, urging Beijing and allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices surge.

    2mo ago 1 min read