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Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

US equities retreated from record highs Tuesday as fading peace optimism regarding Iran sparked oil price volatility and weighed on major indexes.

Business ·12 Aug 2026, 02:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Gold falls as firm dollar, Treasury yields weigh ahead of Fed decision

Gold falls as firm dollar, Treasury yields weigh ahead of Fed decision

Spot gold faces downward pressure as the Federal Reserve votes 9-3 to hold interest rates amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Business ·29 Jul 2026, 21:57 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Oil prices tumble as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices tumble as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Brent and WTI crude prices tumbled on Monday following a cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran. The move raises hopes for restored shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Oil prices slide on reports of Pakistan-backed US-Iran talks

Oil prices slide on reports of Pakistan-backed US-Iran talks

Crude benchmarks declined Friday following reports of diplomatic efforts to ease US-Iran tensions, though Middle East shipping risks continue to weigh on the market.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 12:01 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Brent crude oil hits $100 per barrel amid Middle East fighting

Brent crude oil hits $100 per barrel amid Middle East fighting

Brent crude hit its highest price since May as Red Sea attacks threaten global oil flows, triggering Wall Street declines and draining U.S. strategic reserves.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 19:06 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Houthis and Iran attack Saudi tankers as US strikes Iran for 12th night

Houthis and Iran attack Saudi tankers as US strikes Iran for 12th night

The Middle East conflict intensifies as Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers coincide with a prolonged US bombing campaign against Iranian military targets.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 19:03 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Oil prices hit $95 a barrel as Iran war and Houthi threats escalate

Oil prices hit $95 a barrel as Iran war and Houthi threats escalate

Global oil prices surged to a six-week high following escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran and threats by Houthi militants to block vital energy arteries.

Business ·22 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Iraq loses more than $40 billion in revenue as war with Iran disrupts oil exports

Iraq loses more than $40 billion in revenue as war with Iran disrupts oil exports

Iraq has lost over $40 billion in revenue due to a sharp decline in oil exports following a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

The US has expanded its air campaign against Iranian military and energy infrastructure as tensions escalate over control of the strait of Hormuz.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 06:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz

Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz

Global markets face extreme volatility following US airstrikes on Iran and a subsequent temporary ceasefire. The conflict has disrupted oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 11:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Nayara Energy cuts fuel prices as state-run retailers hold rates steady

Nayara Energy cuts fuel prices as state-run retailers hold rates steady

India's largest private fuel retailer has reduced pump prices for the first time in over two years, diverging from state-run oil companies.

Business ·1 Jul 2026, 12:03 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening

Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening

Oil prices climbed Monday following tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran, sparking fears that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked.

Business ·29 Jun 2026, 13:03 ·Priya Raman 3 min read