Middle East

Oil prices tumble as Iran fears ease, yen weakens after Japan polls

Oil prices fell as much as five percent in early trade before paring some of their losses

Oil prices drop on easing fears over Middle East, most markets rise

Both main oil contracts dropped around three percent in early exchanges, after the Washington Post reported that Netanyahu had pledged to target Iran's military rather than its crude and nuclear sector

Oil prices rise on US storm, fears of Israel-Iran conflict

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel's plans concerning Iran in a 30-minute call on Wednesday that the White House described as "direct and very productive"

Oil prices steady after sliding on potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $77.4 a barrel by 0349 GMT

Oil prices dip after strongest weekly rise in over a year

Brent crude futures fell 31 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $77.74 per barrel by 0435 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 20 cents, or 0.27 percent, to $74.18 per barrel

Why oil price yet to ignite on Middle East escalation?

Benchmark oil contract, Brent North Sea crude, has rallied about five dollars this week after Iran's missile attack on Israel -- but remaining around $75 per barrel

Stock markets slump, oil jumps on Middle East concerns

US and European stocks turned sharply lower after the strikes, which Iran launched in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders

Oil extends rally after Iran attack, Hong Kong resumes surge

Both main crude contracts jumped more than five percent at one point Tuesday after Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders

Oil prices rise on Middle East conflict fears as Israel steps up attacks

Brent crude futures for November delivery increased 51 cents, or 0.71 percent, to $72.49 a barrel as of 0330 GMT.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Oil prices tumble as Iran fears ease, yen weakens after Japan polls

Oil prices fell as much as five percent in early trade before paring some of their losses

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Oil prices drop on easing fears over Middle East, most markets rise

Both main oil contracts dropped around three percent in early exchanges, after the Washington Post reported that Netanyahu had pledged to target Iran's military rather than its crude and nuclear sector

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Oil prices rise on US storm, fears of Israel-Iran conflict

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel's plans concerning Iran in a 30-minute call on Wednesday that the White House described as "direct and very productive"

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Oil prices steady after sliding on potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $77.4 a barrel by 0349 GMT

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Oil prices dip after strongest weekly rise in over a year

Brent crude futures fell 31 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $77.74 per barrel by 0435 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 20 cents, or 0.27 percent, to $74.18 per barrel

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

Why oil price yet to ignite on Middle East escalation?

Benchmark oil contract, Brent North Sea crude, has rallied about five dollars this week after Iran's missile attack on Israel -- but remaining around $75 per barrel

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Stock markets slump, oil jumps on Middle East concerns

US and European stocks turned sharply lower after the strikes, which Iran launched in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Oil extends rally after Iran attack, Hong Kong resumes surge

Both main crude contracts jumped more than five percent at one point Tuesday after Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Oil prices rise on Middle East conflict fears as Israel steps up attacks

Brent crude futures for November delivery increased 51 cents, or 0.71 percent, to $72.49 a barrel as of 0330 GMT.

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

Oil rebounds after Hamas leader killed in Iran, but China caps gains

Oil prices climbed more than $2 on Wednesday, rebounding from 7-week lows, as the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran ratcheted up tensions in the Middle East and overshadowed concerns about weak China demand