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Specialists work at a drilling rig at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev
Jul 29, 2026

Oil jumps 7% on escalating Middle East airstrikes

Oil prices surged 7% following renewed Middle East airstrikes and U.S. crude inventories hitting a multi-year low, raising supply concerns.

Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev/File Photo
Jul 24, 2026

Oil retreats from above $100, still set for weekly rise on Middle East escalation

Oil prices fell over 3% but remain on track for weekly gains amid Middle East tensions and disruptions in the Red Sea affecting energy flows.

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York
Jul 20, 2026

S&P 500 edges down with Iran and earnings season in focus

The S&P 500 edged down amid concerns over Middle East tensions and anticipation of major tech earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and Intel this week.

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York
Jul 14, 2026

S&P 500 and Nasdaq end higher on cool inflation data, solid bank earnings

The s&p 500 and nasdaq advanced after cooler inflation data and solid earnings from major U.S. banks boosted market confidence amid geopolitical tensions.

John C. Williams, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, speaks in New York
Jul 9, 2026

Fed’s Williams expects energy prices to abate even as Iran war flares

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams doesn't expect sustained rise in energy prices.

A pump jack operates near a crude oil reserve in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, U.S. February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Jun 11, 2026

Oil drops as Trump cancels planned strikes against Iran

Oil prices dropped sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, easing tensions in the Middle East.

Trader Edward Curran works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Jun 3, 2026

Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street stocks declined amid escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices, fueling inflation fears and profit-taking among investors.

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 1, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
May 4, 2026

S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries

The S&P 500 retreated from record highs following Middle East conflicts impacting oil and shipping, despite strong first-quarter earnings reports.

The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, DC, U.S., August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against ‘easing bias’

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing elevated inflation and uncertainty from global energy prices, with three dissents against easing bias.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Apr 27, 2026

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait shipments lag

Oil prices climbed to a two-week high as U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, tightening global supplies.

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Apr 21, 2026

Wall Street falls as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism

Wall Street stocks declined as Middle East war concerns outweighed optimism from strong corporate earnings and AI-driven growth expectations.

A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 17, 2026

Oil falls by over 11% after Iran FM declares Strait of Hormuz open

Oil prices fell as U.S.-Iran talks and a 10-day israel-lebanon ceasefire raise hopes for peace in the middle east, impacting global oil markets.

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