Newsletter: EU set to unlock €90 billion for Ukraine after Hungary power shift Also on today's newsletter: Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin joined us. Euronews · Apr 22
The everyday items facing price rises amid Iran war oil shock: From toys to pens and shaving cream The tremors of the Middle East war are reaching the far corners of the economy The Independent UK · Apr 22
Erdogan says Iran war ‘starting to weaken Europe’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 22
Refinery owner reaps profit boost from Middle East war Ampol, which supplies about 10 per cent of the nation's fuel supplies, has seen a big jump in margins on the back of the war in the Middle East. AAP · Apr 22
Halliburton CEO: U.S. oil rebound enters ‘early innings’ as Iran war triggers long-lasting global push for energy outside the Middle East The smaller U.S. producers are the first movers bringing new oil wells online. Fortune · Apr 21
Why Have Gasoline and Heating Oil Futures Diverged? Crude oil prices have been a focal point for markets across all asset classes. As crude oil prices rose in response to the military conflict in Iran and Iran’s regional retaliation in the Middle East, oil product prices soared. However, heating oil and distillates experienced more extreme rallies than gasoline. Barchart · Apr 21
Mysterious German skull found in 1973 was once thought to be a Neanderthal hybrid; new study reveals the truth In 1973, a partial human skull was uncovered in Hahnöfersand, Germany, during archaeological work. It did not come with any clear cultural objects nearby, which made early classification difficult. At first glance, the bone seemed unusual. Its shape carried features that looked partly Neanderthal and partly modern human. That observation… The Times of India · Apr 21
EU to boost jet fuel imports from the United States amid shortage fears EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has said there are no indications of jet fuel shortages, but stressed the importance of acting quickly and appropriately. The use of emergency stocks is under consideration "if real supply issues arise". Euronews · 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
KOSPI Soars to Record 6388 as Semiconductor Rally Defies Middle East Tensions Gains were led by heavyweight technology names, particularly memory chip giants. SK Hynix soared more than 5 percent to top 1.2 million won per share for the first time, hitting the symbolic "1.2 million nix" milestone. International Business Times · Apr 21
Oil Prices Ease to $94 as US-Iran Talks Offer Hope but Hormuz Risks Linger World oil prices slipped modestly Tuesday amid tentative optimism over U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts, with Brent crude hovering near $94.70 per barrel as traders weighed mixed signals from the Middle East against lingering threats to global energy supplies. International Business Times · Apr 21
UK inflation set to rise after Middle East conflict pushed up fuel prices Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have risen to 3.3% in March, according to a consensus of experts. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Stock Index Futures Gain on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Talks, Retail Sales Data and Warsh Hearing on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.40% this morning on hopes for further U.S.-Iran talks that could advance a Middle East peace deal. Barchart · Apr 21
France seeks €4bn savings to cover cost of Middle East war French Prime Minsiter Sebastien Lecornu has asked the government to find €4 billion in additional savings to cover the costs of the war in the Middle East, which Finance Minister Roland Lescure estimates will cost France between €4 and €6 billion. Radio France Internationale · Apr 21
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21 Decision on EU’s €90bn loan for Ukraine ‘due in next 24 hours’ after Zelenskyy says oil pipeline repaired – as it happened EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, says there is ‘new momentum’ after Hungarian election as Ukrainian leader says Druzhba pipeline can resume operations
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Fuel thefts spike as petrol stations see huge increase in ‘drive-offs’ This surge coincides with a sharp rise in fuel costs since the Middle East conflict
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21 Strait of Hormuz military talks to be led by UK and France – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Apr 21 'Limited visibility': iron ore miner eyes Middle East One of Australia's biggest corporate tax payers is keeping a close eye on the Middle East conflict, on concerns it may impact the latter half of 2026.
Barchart · Apr 20 Crude Oil Prices Sharply Higher as Middle East Peace Efforts in Limbo May WTI crude oil (CLK26) on Monday closed up +5.76 (+6.87%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1120 (+3.73%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US...
Barchart · Apr 20 Is GOOG Stock a Buy Ahead of Q1 Earnings and Amid Fragile Peace in the Middle East? Alphabet stock is approaching its record highs after last week's rally. However, the stock's near-term risk-reward does not look too favorable given the rich valuations and volatile macro environment.
Barchart · Apr 20 Crude Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Escalate May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +4.87 (+5.81%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1140 (+3.79%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US to...
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 Polymarket in fundraising talks that could value the prediction platform at $15bn Bets placed on Middle East conflict has led to US firm experiencing big increase in volume
Barchart · Apr 20 Dollar Climbs as US-Iran War Tensions Rise The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.08%. The dollar is climbing today on ramped-up tensions in the Middle East after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US to lift a naval blockade of Iran's vessels. Also,...
International Business Times · Apr 20 Large Energy Companies Speed Up Search For New Ventures Far From The Middle East Due To War Uncertainty: Report Large energy companies are speeding up energy projects far from the Middle East as uncertainty related to the war in Iran lingers, according to a new report.
Barchart · Apr 20 Occidental Petroleum Stock Is Off Its Peak - Time to Buy OXY or Short OTM Puts? Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock is well off its recent peak prices. However, tensions in the Middle East are not over, and oil could spike again. It could be time to buy OXY or short out-of-the-money puts.