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UAE quits Opec in win for Trump as oil cartel weakened

US president has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

Goldman Sachs Raises Oil Forecasts For 2026 As Strait Of Hormuz Remains Closed

Goldman Sachs has elevated its oil forecasts for the year as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and prices continue to be elevated.

International Business Times · Apr 27

Your Stock Portfolio Just Got Hammered: Here's a Tax-Smart Way to Recover

If your stock portfolio took a beating this spring, there's a little-known tax strategy that lets you defer — and potentially eliminate — capital gains taxes.

Kiplinger · Apr 27

Cost inflation for UK firms jumps to three-year high amid Iran war

Survey data also found that private sector growth rebounded this month as firms sought to build up stocks.

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Oil prices hold above $100 as Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz and peace talks stall

Iran seized two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the strait on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the waterway

The Independent UK · Apr 23

ASX dips, oil rises as conflict realities weigh heavily

A grim geopolitical outlook is weighing on the local bourse, as the US-Iran conflict and its resulting energy shock push the global economy towards recession.

AAP · Apr 23

Asian benchmarks are mixed in cautious trading amid uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

Asian shares are mixed in cautious trading as investors watch for next steps in the U.S.-Iran conflict

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices are little changed as markets watch for the latest developments in the war with Iran

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Stocks Turn Lower on Iran Worries: Stock Market Today

Stocks gave up early gains Tuesday on concerns the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline could expire without a peace deal in place.

Kiplinger · Apr 21

When Will Gas Prices Go Down? Experts Warn Relief May Take Months

US petrol prices remain high due to geopolitical tensions and supply concerns. Analysts predict gradual relief as market conditions stabilize.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21