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…
Crude oil prices rose Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned Iran that a “massive Armada” is heading in its direction and time is running out to make a deal on its nuclear program. Global benchmark Brent rose 83 cents, or 1.23%, to close at $68.40 per barrel. U.S. crude oil gained 82 cents, or 1.31%,…
Oil prices rose Friday as President Donald Trump‘s renewed threats against Iran raise concerns about supply disruptions. Iran is not a major oil producer. The country pumps about 3.4 million barrels per day, according to Kpler. That number pales in comparison with the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, which pump about 13.5 million barrels per day…
Gold and silver surged to fresh highs just days after breaking previous records, as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid a choppy geopolitical and economic outlook. U.S. gold futures for February delivery rose 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce on Monday, after earlier hitting a record high last week. Spot gold was 1.6% higher at $4,668.14. It comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 12, 2026. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images The first two weeks of 2026 have seen U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration capture Venezuela’s president, threaten to respond to Iran’s violent crackdown on protests, and talk up the possibility of using force…
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…
European stocks are expected to open broadly higher Thursday as traders digest the latest geopolitical news around Greenland and Iran. Source link
The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday it will pause issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may rely on public assistance in the future. In a post on X, the U.S. government said immigrants from the list of countries “take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates.” The list,…
US President Donald Trump looks on before signing a bill in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 14, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images Oil prices fell more than 1% Wednesday after President Donald Trump signaled he might not attack Iran. U.S. crude oil fell 95 cents,…
A demonstrator outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images The looming U.S. Supreme Court decision on the legality of many of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs has companies on edge as they eye potential refunds, but the ruling also could quickly influence…
