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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 7, 2026

Oil prices mixed; Brent flat, US crude up as Iran keeps Hormuz shut ahead of Trump deadline

US crude oil prices rise ahead of president Donald Trump's deadline as Iran maintains blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil flows.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Apr 7, 2026

Wall Street set for lower open as caution lingers ahead of Trump’s Iran deadline

Wall Street indexes are set to open lower as investors weigh U.S.-Iran tensions ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline on the Strait of Hormuz.

FILE PHOTO: President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Apr 6, 2026

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out’ on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens sweeping attacks on iranian power plants and bridges unless iran complies with U.S. conditions by Tuesday night.

A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 6, 2026

Oil edges up in choppy trade; US, Iran receive ceasefire proposal framework

Oil prices inched up as the U.S. and Iran received a ceasefire proposal framework amid ongoing Middle East supply disruptions affecting global markets.

A Wall Street sign hangs near to the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Apr 6, 2026

US equity funds see a second successive weekly inflow

U.S. equity funds saw a second consecutive weekly inflow totaling $7.05 billion as Middle East war concerns eased, according to LSEG Lipper data.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
Apr 2, 2026

Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before holiday break

Wall Street stocks ended mixed as diplomatic talks eased Iran tensions ahead of the holiday weekend, with oil prices surging and cautious investor sentiment.

A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 2, 2026

US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran

Oil prices climbed near $110 a barrel after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would continue attacks on Iran, raising fears of supply disruptions.

A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, U.S. July 25, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake//File Photo
Apr 1, 2026

US mortgage rates jump to 6.57%, highest since August, MBA says

Mortgage Bankers Association reports US 30-year fixed mortgage rates jumped to 6.57%, highest since august, driven by inflation fears and middle east tensions.

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
Apr 1, 2026

Oil slides as Middle East uncertainty keeps markets on edge

Oil prices fell as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted supply, despite U.S. signals of a potential war end.

Oil up more than 2.5% but set for first weekly decline since start of Iran war
Mar 27, 2026

Oil up more than 2.5% but set for first weekly decline since start of Iran war

Oil prices rose more than 2.5% but are set for their first weekly decline since the iran war began amid ongoing conflict and US military buildup.

A pump jack operates outside of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman
Mar 25, 2026

Oil falls as reports of 15-point proposal spurs ceasefire hopes

Oil prices fell nearly 5% after reports of a U.S. 15-point proposal aimed at ending the Middle East war, despite ongoing airstrikes between Israel and Iran.

A pump jack operates outside of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman
Mar 24, 2026

Oil rises as supply disruption persists and Iran denies US talks

Oil prices climbed due to ongoing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran denied having talks with the U.S. to end Gulf tensions.

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