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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 2, 2026

Wall Street ends narrowly mixed, trading volatile after air strikes on Iran

U.S. stocks closed mixed after volatile trading triggered by U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran, with investors buying dips amid market uncertainty.

Smoke and dust rise after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Mar 2, 2026

Credit markets dented as Middle East war adds another worry for investors

Credit markets in Europe and the U.S. face pressure as the Middle East war escalates, raising default insurance costs and investor concerns over private credit risks.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Feb 25, 2026

Oil turns negative as large US crude stock build outshines supply concerns 

US crude oil prices fell after a larger-than-expected stock build overshadowed supply concerns amid US-Iran tensions and potential OPEC+ output changes.

An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of an Iranian missile, in Tehran
Feb 19, 2026

Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if no deal made

President Trump warned Iran of 'really bad things' if no nuclear deal is made within 10 to 15 days amid escalating tensions and U.S. military buildup in the Middle East.

Iranian flag with stock graph and an oil pump jack miniature model are seen in this illustration taken October 9, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Feb 19, 2026

Oil prices hit six-month high amid US-IRAN tensions and Middle East military activity

Oil prices rose nearly 2% to six-month highs as US-Iran tensions escalate with increased military activity in the Middle East and geopolitical concerns.

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
Feb 16, 2026

Oil prices rise amid US-Iran nuclear talks and OPEC+ supply plans

Oil prices increased by about 1% ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, while OPEC+ plans to resume output increases from April. Tensions and supply factors influence the market.

Options trader Steven Rodriguez, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Feb 12, 2026

US stocks fall as tech slides and treasury yields drop ahead of inflation data

U.S. stocks declined sharply led by tech sector losses and falling Treasury yields, as investors await key inflation data and assess Federal Reserve policy.

A man walks into the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building in New York City, U.S., March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Feb 2, 2026

Global stock index edges down, silver and oil extend losses

NEW YORK/ LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – MSCI’s global equities gauge edged lower on Monday, with Wall Street providing a boost while the dollar rose and investors dealt with a deepening selloff in precious metals ahead of a week packed with corporate earnings, central bank meetings and major economic data. Also on Monday, crude oil […]

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 […]

FILE PHOTO: Oil tankers anchored near Puerto Cabello
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 […]

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