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Oil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions

Oil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions

Crude oil prices climbed following President Donald Trump's rejection of reports that his administration was prepared to grant sanctions relief to Iran.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 20:13 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump Says Iran War Will Be Won Very Soon, More Strikes Possible

Trump Says Iran War Will Be Won Very Soon, More Strikes Possible

President Donald Trump told Fox News that the United States would win the war with Iran very soon and that fresh strikes could come before mid-terms.

World ·28 Sep 2026, 21:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz to End War, Wants Asset Release

Iran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz to End War, Wants Asset Release

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for frozen assets, though President Trump rejected the proposal as oil prices surged.

NHS ·28 Sep 2026, 17:49 ·Owen Patel 5 min read
US mortgage rates jump past 7 percent as oil prices rise on Houthi attacks

US mortgage rates jump past 7 percent as oil prices rise on Houthi attacks

American mortgage rates surged past the seven percent threshold, driven upward by escalating global energy costs and conflict in the Middle East.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 05:10 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US Treasury yields surge to fresh two-decade highs as oil prices hit $105 per barrel

US Treasury yields surge to fresh two-decade highs as oil prices hit $105 per barrel

Global financial markets reeled as US Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs and crude oil prices climbed past $105 per barrel amid Middle East conflict.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 20:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil Breaks $100, but FX Refuses to Follow the Script

Oil Breaks $100, but FX Refuses to Follow the Script

Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel following Saudi pipeline repairs and potential Iranian diplomatic overtures, but currency markets showed a split reaction.

Business ·22 Sep 2026, 19:37 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Oil Prices Slide as Traders Bet on Iran Diplomacy

Oil Prices Slide as Traders Bet on Iran Diplomacy

Crude oil benchmarks fell to their lowest level in over a week as traders priced in diplomatic hopes despite ongoing Middle East tensions.

Business ·21 Sep 2026, 11:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Brent crude falls below $104 as West Asia supply fears ease

Brent crude falls below $104 as West Asia supply fears ease

International oil prices dipped below key psychological thresholds as fading supply anxieties in West Asia prompted a broad cooling across global energy markets.

World ·18 Sep 2026, 04:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision

US Stock Futures Fall Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision

US stock futures declined sharply as markets contended with soaring Treasury yields, surging oil prices, and mounting tech sector headwinds ahead of a Federal Reserve rate decision.

Business ·15 Sep 2026, 09:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia as Gulf-Iran talks are postponed

Houthis attack Saudi Arabia as Gulf-Iran talks are postponed

Planned diplomatic talks between Gulf states and Iran in Oman were called off after Houthi forces launched missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia.

World ·14 Sep 2026, 22:09 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US stocks dip as Anthropic AI slowdown warning spooks traders

US stocks dip as Anthropic AI slowdown warning spooks traders

US equity markets opened lower as tech stocks retreated following a warning from Anthropic's CEO over AI development pace, alongside surging oil prices and rising Treasury yields.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 19:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil prices soar over 4% to 16-week high after Saudi strikes

Oil prices soar over 4% to 16-week high after Saudi strikes

Crude oil prices surged over 4% to reach a 16-week high following military strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and escalating vessel attacks in the Middle East.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 17:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Diplomacy stumbles as regional meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal postponed

Diplomacy stumbles as regional meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal postponed

High-stakes regional talks aimed at addressing a disputed maritime transit proposal for the Strait of Hormuz have been indefinitely postponed amid escalating attacks on energy infrastructure and surging oil prices.

World ·14 Sep 2026, 08:38 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Stock futures fall as investors weigh AI safety concerns, oil gains: Live updates

Stock futures fall as investors weigh AI safety concerns, oil gains: Live updates

Stock futures tumbled early Monday as global markets contended with surging energy costs and mounting safety anxieties across the artificial intelligence sector.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 04:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil Prices Surge Over $3 as Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz Face New Attacks

Oil Prices Surge Over $3 as Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz Face New Attacks

Crude benchmarks experienced sharp gains after a wave of military strikes targeted Saudi energy infrastructure and shipping lanes in the Gulf.

Business ·14 Sep 2026, 00:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US stock futures fall as AI safety fears and oil gains rattle markets

US stock futures fall as AI safety fears and oil gains rattle markets

Stock futures tumbled as investors reacted to mounting artificial intelligence safety alarms and surging crude oil prices following an attack on Saudi infrastructure.

World ·13 Sep 2026, 23:11 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz

Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz

A commercial vessel was struck off Iran's southern coast, leaving one crew member dead and multiple injured as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping.

World ·13 Sep 2026, 14:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq

Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq

Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its crucial East-West crude pipeline following a series of drone strikes originating from Iraqi territory.

World ·12 Sep 2026, 11:02 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Houthis capture strategic Red Sea island as Saudi pipeline catches fire

Houthis capture strategic Red Sea island as Saudi pipeline catches fire

Houthi forces have taken control of a strategic island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as satellite imagery reveals smoke near a critical Saudi oil pipeline.

World ·11 Sep 2026, 15:43 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Houthis seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha in Yemen

Houthis seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha in Yemen

Houthi rebels have captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha in Yemen, shattering a four-year ceasefire and threatening vital global maritime trade routes.

World ·11 Sep 2026, 10:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read