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FILE PHOTO: Kevin Warsh, Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, U.S., May 8, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo
Mar 13, 2026

Warsh’s room to move at the Fed may narrow in a war-clouded outlook

Kevin Warsh's potential to ease Fed monetary policy is limited by rising oil prices and inflation risks amid the Iran conflict, delaying expected rate cuts.

Cars line up at a gas station in Seoul, South Korea, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Mar 9, 2026

Oil prices hit highest since 2022 at more than $119 a barrel on Iran war

Oil prices hit over $119 per barrel, the highest since 2022, driven by supply cuts from major producers and tensions from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

A view shows a pressure gauge near oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Mar 6, 2026

Iran war sends US crude futures up 12% a barrel

US crude oil futures surged more than 12% following Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure, disrupting Middle East oil exports and tightening global supply.

Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
Mar 4, 2026

Gulf shipping crisis deepens as tankers stranded for fifth day, US sinks Iranian warship

Oil prices remain near multi-month highs as Middle East tensions disrupt energy flows, despite reports of potential US-Iran talks to end the conflict.

Flames rise from a gas flare at the Rumaila oil field, as the country cuts nearly 1.5 million barrels per day of output amid halted exports following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in Basra, Iraq, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani
Mar 4, 2026

Oil near multi-month highs on Middle East conflict, pares gain on report of US-Iran talks

Oil prices remain near multi-month highs as Middle East conflict disrupts flows, despite reports of US-Iran talks to end the war. Brent crude hits $81.67 per barrel.

An oil pumpjack in front of a house in Ganado, Texas, U.S., January 8, 2026. REUTERS/Antranik Tavitian
Jan 26, 2026

Oil prices settle lower as traders assess impact of winter storm on production

Oil prices edged lower as investors assessed U.S. winter storm production losses and rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

A security guard stands near disused oil pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan August 22, 2024. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev
Jan 22, 2026

Oil slides as Trump tones down threats against Greenland and Iran

LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Thursday, reversing the previous sessions’ gains, after U.S. President Donald Trump softened threats against Greenland and Iran, and as investors assessed the supply and demand outlook. Brent crude was down $1.25 cents, or 1.92%, at $63.99 a barrel at 1301 GMT. West Texas Intermediate for March […]

Oil climbs on concerns over potential Iranian supply disruption
Jan 14, 2026

Oil climbs on concerns over potential Iranian supply disruption

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday for a fifth straight session on fears of Iranian supply disruptions due to a potential U.S. attack on Iran and possible retaliation against U.S. regional interests. Brent futures were up 76 cents, or 1.2%, at $66.23 a barrel at 1411 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]

A view shows disused oil pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev
Jan 8, 2026

Oil rises as market focuses on Venezuela and US sanctions plans

Oil prices climbed after two days of losses as investors weighed Venezuela crude flows and progress on U.S. Russia sanctions.

A view shows the Yan Dun Jiao 1 bulk carrier in the Vostochny container port in the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel
Dec 29, 2025

Oil jumps 2% as investors weigh Ukraine talks against supply outlook

Oil prices climbed more than $1 as investors weighed Ukraine peace talks against potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.

A view shows a pressure gauge near oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk
Dec 26, 2025

Oil falls $1 on looming supply glut, hopes for Ukraine peace deal 

Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Friday as investors weighed a looming global supply glut and a reduced war risk premium, amid hopes of a Ukraine peace deal ahead of talks this weekend between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump.

FILE PHOTO: A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Dec 17, 2025

Oil rises as Trump’s Venezuela blockade takes edge off global crude surplus concerns

Oil prices rose more than 1% after Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, tightening supply risks.

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