Oil prices rose as much as 3% on Thursday after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas field. Dwayne Schnell | 500px Plus | Getty Images U.S. oil prices extended their decline Friday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian…
A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf and 483 km northwest of the Strait of Hormuz, in Iran on March 12, 2017. Fatemeh Bahrami | Anadolu | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s order to strike Iranian military assets on Kharg Island…
Mediterranean | E+ | Getty Images The Middle East conflict has disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz and its impact could ripple far beyond the energy markets, risking a spike in global food prices. The strait is not only a key artery for oil and gas shipments but also for fertilizers critical to global…
A drone view of an Evergreen container ship docked at the port of Umm Qasr during nighttime operations in Basra, Iraq, March 5, 2026. Mohammed Aty | Reuters BEIJING — Surging oil prices following the Iran war are expected to impact China less than in past years as the country has built large crude stockpiles…
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% in Asian trade on Thursday, on increasing concerns of a U.S military attack on Iran that could disrupt supply from the region. Anton Petrus | Moment | Getty Images Oil prices slid Monday as investors dialed back fears of a supply shock after U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements on…
One kilogram gold bars stacked at the Perth Mint Refinery, operated by Gold Corp. Matt Jelonek | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,000 an ounce on Monday and extending its record-breaking run as investors seek the safety of the yellow metal amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal…
Stock pickers have long sought to beat the market, and most continue to fail, with the rate of underperformance of U.S. large-cap mutual funds, after fees, against the S&P 500 between 80%-90% of all funds over a decade. But there are ways to think about generating what is known as alpha — outperformance of a…
Oil prices fell 3% on Thursday after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump calmed fears that an American strike on Iran could be imminent. Brent crude oil futures, the global benchmark, dipped by 2.8%, or $1.87, to settle at $64.63 a barrel. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude lost $1.79, or 2.9%, to trade at $60.23…
One kilogram gold bars stacked at the Perth Mint Refinery, operated by Gold Corp. Matt Jelonek | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold hit a fresh record high on Monday, extending a blistering rally as investors piled into havens amid a swirl of geopolitical and policy shocks in recent days. Spot gold advanced 2% to hit…
SHANGHAI, CHINA – MAY 06: China’s research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrives at Waigaoqiao port after over 5-month Antarctic expedition on May 6, 2021 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed threat to take control of Greenland has raised alarm in Beijing, following…
