The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

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.

Barchart · Apr 20

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Jumps After U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare Up; Economic Data and Earnings Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.43% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices surged following a weekend flare-up in U.S.-Iran tensions.

Barchart · Apr 20

Here’s how using more recycled plastic could ease the pain of oil shocks

As the crisis in the Middle East continues, much of the public focus has been on fuel prices and the cost of living. But there’s another oil-related product that often gets overlooked: plastic.

The Conversation · Apr 20

What are my rights if flights are cancelled and holidays disrupted due to fuel shortage?

The Middle East war and the EU’s new entry-exit system could lead to travel misery this summer, but there are ways to mitigate it

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

The Independent UK · Apr 17

I'm Hyped For The Mummy 4, But I'm Worried About Its Arab Representation

One thing needs to change.

Cinemablend · Apr 17

‘Morale is going to be at an all-time low’: Iran war troops living on meager rations as Postal Service stops delivering

‘The food is tasteless and there’s not nearly enough and they’re hungry all the time’

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition

Colombia’s environment minister said global crises, including conflict in the Middle East, should accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels, even as geopolitical tensions complicate the energy transition

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Energy Output In Middle East Will Take About Two Years To Recover, IEA Chief Says

Energy output in the Middle East could take two years to go back to pre-war levels, according to the head of the International Energy Agency.

International Business Times · Apr 17

London metals index at record high amid aluminium supply squeeze fear

The London Metal Exchange’s benchmark has climbed to a fresh record as aluminium prices surge on fears of a severe and lasting shortfall in global supply following disruptions in the Middle East.

Euronews · Apr 17