What this real-world oil price says about the level of stress in the energy market
Energy analysts warn that the Iran ceasefire is not likely to alleviate acute signs of stress in the physical oil market.
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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making bets on global events.
Oil edges higher as U.S.-Iran ceasefire fails to boost traffic via Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to “stop now” if it was charging tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as renewed tensions test a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire
The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.
Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin’s presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state’s stability.
Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
Iran attacks on crucial Saudi pipeline and production facilities slash kingdom’s oil output
The damage to Saudi infrastructure will only compound the disruption to global oil supplies trigged by Iran’s attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Keir Starmer: ‘I’m fed up’ with Trump and Putin affecting UK energy costs
Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz during the war with U.S. and Israel, creating an oil supply crunch and sending global energy prices soaring.