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Brent crude oil rises above $100 a barrel as Iran conflict intensifies

Brent crude oil rises above $100 a barrel as Iran conflict intensifies

Brent crude futures surpassed $100 a barrel as escalating military clashes between the U.S. and Iran severely disrupted Gulf shipping lanes.

Business ·9 Sep 2026, 19:04 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read
Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel as Iran war escalates, stocks tumble

Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel as Iran war escalates, stocks tumble

Brent crude oil prices surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since July as escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran disrupted global energy markets.

Business ·9 Sep 2026, 17:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil prices pass $100 amid intensified Middle East hostilities

Oil prices pass $100 amid intensified Middle East hostilities

International benchmark Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel as intensified military actions in the Middle East disrupted vital crude export routes and rattled global markets.

Business ·9 Sep 2026, 11:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil nears 100 dollars a barrel as Middle East attacks disrupt supply

Oil nears 100 dollars a barrel as Middle East attacks disrupt supply

Brent crude surged to $99.2 a barrel amid Middle East supply disruptions, while Novartis shares plummeted following a disappointing late-stage drug trial.

Business ·8 Sep 2026, 11:32 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
ASX 200 Slides To Six-Week Low Amid Rate Hike Fears And Housing Warnings

ASX 200 Slides To Six-Week Low Amid Rate Hike Fears And Housing Warnings

The S&P/ASX 200 index dropped to a six-week low as investors weighed rising global interest rate expectations, oil supply volatility, and warnings of prolonged housing price declines.

Business ·8 Sep 2026, 05:44 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Brent oil near 98 as Hormuz attacks deepen supply risks

Brent oil near 98 as Hormuz attacks deepen supply risks

Brent crude traded near six-week highs following a dangerous escalation of military strikes involving the US and Iran in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·7 Sep 2026, 17:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Sensex down 320 pts, Nifty below 24,100 as bond yields rise; Brent near $92

Sensex down 320 pts, Nifty below 24,100 as bond yields rise; Brent near $92

Indian equity markets extended their losing streak as the Sensex dropped 319.79 points and the Nifty fell below 24,100 amid rising global bond yields and spiking crude prices.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 07:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Iran, Trump and the risks of an endless war

Iran, Trump and the risks of an endless war

The US-Iran cease-fire has collapsed, sending Brent crude past $90 a barrel as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummets amid threats.

World ·19 Aug 2026, 03:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US stocks slip as oil climbs and mixed earnings weigh on market

US stocks slip as oil climbs and mixed earnings weigh on market

US equity indices retreated from record highs after Brent crude surged 3.8% and a mixed wave of corporate earnings triggered fresh market volatility.

Business ·13 Aug 2026, 14:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
EIA raises oil price forecast as shipping disruptions persist in Hormuz

EIA raises oil price forecast as shipping disruptions persist in Hormuz

The US Energy Information Administration has upgraded its oil price forecast as severe shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz look set to continue.

Sport ·12 Aug 2026, 12:08 ·Amelia Stone 3 min read
Oil prices, stocks surge as Hormuz closure drags on

Oil prices, stocks surge as Hormuz closure drags on

Oil prices and energy equities surged after Tehran confirmed the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US sanctions are lifted and demands are met.

World ·10 Aug 2026, 18:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain US-Iran peace talks

Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain US-Iran peace talks

Maritime traffic through key Middle Eastern straits remained subdued amid conflicting diplomatic signals between Washington and Tehran, influencing global markets.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 07:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Palantir surge helps US stocks hit record highs as oil prices fall

Palantir surge helps US stocks hit record highs as oil prices fall

U.S. equities closed at fresh all-time highs driven by a surge in Palantir Technologies shares and falling oil prices that eased inflation worries.

Business ·4 Aug 2026, 23:37 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM joins Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq

US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM joins Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq

Brent crude hovered near $85 a barrel as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage amid ongoing regional tensions.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 11:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal

Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal

President Donald Trump suspended a planned U.S. military strike against Iran after regional governments requested a pause to finalize a framework agreement.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 07:43 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Oil prices tumble 5% as US and Iran pause military strikes

Oil prices tumble 5% as US and Iran pause military strikes

Crude prices fell sharply in early trading after Washington and Tehran agreed to a temporary pause in military strikes, easing major supply fears.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 04:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
FTSE 100 Live: London stocks trade higher despite $100 oil, tech jitters

FTSE 100 Live: London stocks trade higher despite $100 oil, tech jitters

The FTSE 100 closed 29 points higher despite global concerns over surging energy prices and disappointing earnings from major US technology firms. Strong performances from UK engineering and medical companies helped the index buck the negative international trend.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 11:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower

Brent oil tops $100 per barrel, as tumbles for Tesla and Alphabet yank Wall Street lower

Brent crude oil prices climbed past $100 per barrel amid Middle East volatility. Meanwhile, declining share prices for Tesla and Alphabet weighed on the S&P 500.

Business ·24 Jul 2026, 05:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

U.S. forces have conducted strikes against Iranian military targets following Houthi attacks on Saudi-flagged tankers. The escalation has impacted energy markets, with Brent crude reaching $100 per barrel.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oil prices climb 3 percent as market reaction to Iran war persists

Oil prices climb 3 percent as market reaction to Iran war persists

Brent crude oil prices have reached $94.07 as military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global energy transit. This escalation threatens shipping routes and contributes to rising inflationary pressures.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 00:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read