The Latest Breaking News from Oil

Here’s How Trump’s Mission in Venezuela Could Impact the Stock Market

Trump’s moves in Venezuela could continue impacting oil, defense and gold stocks. See some of the possible short-, medium- and long-term market impacts.

GOBankingRates · Jan 9

Trump Mocks Putin After Russian Warships Flee Tanker Seizure

Donald Trump has mocked Vladimir Putin after Russian warships reportedly fled the scene during the US-led seizure of the Marinera oil tanker in the North Atlantic.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

Lebanon signs gas exploration deal with international consortium amid economic crisis

Lebanon's government has signed a deal with an international consortium for gas exploration in an offshore area bordering Israel

The Independent UK · Jan 9

'Massage Candles' Seem Crazy to Me, But This Masseuse Explains Why They're About to Be the Next Big Thing for Wellness

These scented candles are the perfect accompaniment to your next at-home massage, and here's how it works

Livingetc · Jan 9

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard control the economy - here's why the currency suffers

In Iran, access to a stable, state-set currency exchange rate is reserved for a privileged few — and economic networks linked to the Revolutionary Guard sit closest to the front of the queue.

Euronews · Jan 9

Asian shares rise and US futures are flat after modest Wall Street moves

Asian shares have mostly advanced after mixed moves on Wall Street, where President Donald Trump's talk of raising defense spending spurred a rally in military-related shares

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Soybeans Ease Lower on Thursday

Soybeans posted Thursday losses of 5 to 6 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 5 3/4 cents lower at $9.88. Soymeal futures were down $1.10 to $2.70 on Thursday, with Soy Oil futures 11 to 21 points higher on the day. A private export sale of 132,000...

Barchart · Jan 8

Cotton Falls Back on Thursday

Cotton future posted losses of 30 to 40 points on Thursday. Crude oil futures were back up $2.41 per barrel at $58.40. The US dollar index was up $0.183 at $98.605. USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed 98,031 RB of 25/26 upland cotton sold in the week of...

Barchart · Jan 8

Is Exxon Mobil Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold for January 2026?

Oil stocks are back in the spotlight following U.S. operations in Venezuela. Is now the right entry point in XOM stock?

Barchart · Jan 8

JD Vance confesses Venezuela takeover was really about controlling the country’s ‘incredible natural resources’ but we knew that already

JD Vance just admitted it was all about resources.

We Got This Covered · Jan 8