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ASX runs out of steam despite hopes of US-Iran deal

Banks, gold miners and retail stocks have weighed on the bourse, as focus shifts from headline risk to the lingering impacts of the Middle East oil price shock.

AAP · Apr 17

Nasdaq Extends Winning Streak to 12: Stock Market Today

Crude oil was up again, and stocks were, too, as developments in the Middle East continue to command attention, but not broad price action.

Kiplinger · Apr 16

Stocks hit record high as investors bet on Iran war optimism

Whether Wall Street’s optimism for peace is justified, and if current stock valuations are sustainable, remains to be seen

The Independent UK · Apr 15

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Wall Street scales fresh record high as investors bet on end of Iran war

The S&P breached 7,000 points for the first time in history, in a rally that erased stark losses incurred at start of war

The Guardian - US · Apr 15

Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rallies on lower oil prices

Asian shares are mostly rising, echoing the rally on Wall Street that came as oil prices eased on hopes the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Australian shares pare early gains with banks sluggish

Equities markets are betting on a timely end to the Persian Gulf conflict, but the likely aftermath of the energy shock is keeping the champagne firmly corked.

AAP · Apr 15

Dow Futures Down 531 Points and Oil Back Above $100 — Peace Talks Lasted 21 Hours and 'Went Nowhere'

Stock market futures fell Sunday night following failed U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad over the weekend, after a recent two-week ceasefire had briefly lifted markets the prior week.

International Business Times UK · Apr 14

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IEA Head Says Current Oil Prices Don't Show Gravity Of Threat To Energy Markets Posed By Iran War

International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said on Tuesday that current oil prices don't fully show the gravity that energy markets face as a result of the war in Iran and the Middle East in general.

International Business Times · Apr 14

IEA Warns Of Oil Demand Decline As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Global Outlook

The IEA says escalating tensions in the Middle East and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz are weighing heavily on global consumption forecasts.

International Business Times · Apr 14

BP’s new boss to overhaul structure after retreat from green strategy

Meg O’Neill to return to upstream and downstream divisions after shift away from low carbon push

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

BP sees ‘exceptional’ oil trading result as Iran war sends crude costs soaring

Oil prices have surged higher since the US-Israel war on Iran started and are now more than 60% up so far this year.

The Independent UK · Apr 14

U.S. Gas Prices Poised To Surge As Trump's Iran Blockade Sends Oil Markets Into Shock

The U.S. blockade, which is expected to restrict shipping to and from Iranian ports, could effectively remove around 2 million barrels of oil per day from global circulation.

International Business Times · Apr 13

Australian shares drop as US vows new oil blockade

The ASX has dropped 0.39 per cent and oil prices have jumped back above $US100 a barrel after Donald Trump announced a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

AAP · Apr 13

S&P 500, Nasdaq Nab Best Weeks Since November: Stock Market Today

Strong gains in mega-cap tech stocks buoyed the Nasdaq on Friday, but the Dow and S&P 500 weren't so resilient.

Kiplinger · Apr 10

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 10

European airports ‘face jet fuel shortages within three weeks’; Irish army called in over fuel protests - as it happened

Body representing European airports reportedly warning of “systemic” shortages if strait of Hormuz is not reopened; petrol demonstrations in Ireland now in their fourth day

AAP · Apr 10

ASX has best week since 2022 despite ceasefire strain

Hopes oil might resume flowing through a key shipping route have buoyed investor sentiment, but relations remained strained ahead of key US-Iran talks.

Kiplinger · Apr 9

Dow Swings Higher to Add 275 Points: Stock Market Today

Stocks opened lower Thursday on stale inflation data, but finished with notable gains as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire held for a second day.

International Business Times · Apr 9

Oil Prices Spike Amid Ceasefire Hopes And Strait Of Hormuz Bottlenecks

Prices had earlier dipped below $95 following initial optimism about the ceasefire before rebounding as doubts emerged over the durability of the agreement.

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 9

Oil prices could take a year to return to pre-Iran levels even if ceasefire holds, Australian experts warn

Analysts say uncertain stability of truce and major damage to infrastructure among many issues that will keep prices high for foreseeable future

Kiplinger · Apr 9

Global Tension and Market Jitters: When to Tune Out the News Cycle and Tune in to Your Strategy, From a Financial Pro

The market's long-term performance is primarily driven by corporate earnings and economic growth. So when global tension rises, sticking to your strategy is key.

AAP · Apr 9

Aussie shares shaky as ceasefire hangs in the balance

Hopes around a delicate truce between the US and Iran have come under pressure less than a day after the agreement was struck, weighing on market confidence.

Kiplinger · Apr 8

Dow Climbs 1,325 Points in Relief Rally: Stock Market Today

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which sent stocks soaring and oil prices plummeting.

International Business Times · Apr 8

Oil's Sharpest Slide In Years: How Rare Is This Kind Of Plunge And What It Signals

Experts note that while short-term relief has emerged, structural supply constraints and global demand trends may continue to drive volatility, highlighting the oil market's sensitivity to geopolitical risk.

International Business Times · Apr 8

Oil Prices Plunge Below $95 as Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire: Markets React Wildly

World oil prices tumbled sharply Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a framework ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, easing fears of prolonged disruption to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz and sending Brent crude futures plunging more than 13% in early trading.

International Business Times · Apr 8

Dow Futures Surge Over 1,000 Points as Oil Tumbles on Trump Iran Ceasefire

U.S. stock futures soared early Wednesday while oil prices plunged after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on Tehran allowing the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp relief rally across global markets and easing fears of prolonged energy disruptions from the five-week…

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