Oil prices
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financeTrump Imposes 20% Toll on Strait of Hormuz, Sparking Oil Price Surge
President Trump announced a naval blockade and 20% cargo toll at the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, sending prices sharply higher and raising geopolitical and economic concerns.
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financeHouthi Attack on Saudi Airport Sparks Oil Price Surge
Crude oil prices jumped over 6% after Yemeni Houthi militants attacked a Saudi airport, raising fears of supply disruptions in the critical energy region.
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financeStanton Warns of Economic Threat From Strait of Hormuz Closure
A U.S. Congressman warns that the continued closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz threatens global economic stability, urging renewed diplomacy with Iran.
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financeIran Warns Gulf States to Shut Oil Wells Amid US Threats, Markets Shudder
Tehran's warning to Gulf allies triggers oil price surge near $100/barrel and selloff in risk assets, highlighting geopolitical risks to energy and crypto markets.
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financeBrent Crude Drops Below $71 as US-Iran Talks Show Progress
Oil prices hit a multi-month low as diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran reduces fears of supply disruption from the Persian Gulf.
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financeAI Demand Now Drives Commodity Inflation, Replacing Oil's Traditional Role
A new ISM report shows AI infrastructure demand is becoming the primary driver of raw material costs, while oil prices decline despite geopolitical tensions.
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financePentagon Delayed Iran Strike Announcement Until After Market Close
The U.S. military announced strikes on Iranian nuclear sites after U.S. stock markets closed, a move analysts say aimed to prevent immediate financial volatility.
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financeOil Prices Hit Pre-War Levels After U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
Crude oil has fallen to $72 per barrel following a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which reopened the strategic Strait of Hormuz.