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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Jan 29, 2026

Stocks slip as Microsoft drags, oil jumps on Iran attack worry

Global stocks dipped as Microsoft shares plunged after earnings, pressuring tech stocks, while oil prices jumped on U.S.-Iran tensions.

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.

Stocks rise near records as oil surges on Russia sanctions
Oct 23, 2025

Stocks rise near records as oil surges on Russia sanctions

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday as oil prices jumped over 5% after Trump announced new sanctions on Russia’s crude industry.

Wall Street drops to worst day since April after Trump tariff threats
Oct 10, 2025

Wall Street drops to worst day since April after Trump tariff threats

  NEW YORK (AP) — A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China. The S&P 500 sank 2.7% in its worst day since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 878 points, or 1.9%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 3.6%. Stocks […]

US stocks coast toward the finish of a record-setting week
Sep 30, 2025

Wall Street yawns at DC’s looming shutdown as US stocks head toward another winning month

U.S. stocks inched higher Tuesday, with the S&P 500 on track for a fifth straight winning month despite looming government shutdown risks.

Walmart helps pull Wall Street to its 5th straight loss
Aug 26, 2025

Wall Street holds steady just below recent records

U.S. stocks held near breakeven Tuesday with the S&P 500 up 0.1% as Boeing rose 2% on a $50B Korean Air order for over 100 aircraft.

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