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Oil holds above 100 dollars as Trump Xi talks begin in Beijing

Oil prices stayed above the 100 dollar mark on Thursday as global markets focused on high level talks in Beijing between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Traders watched the meeting for any signal that could ease tensions linked to the Iran conflict and the disrupted flow of energy through the Strait of......

US naval blockade redirects 62 ships linked to Iranian trade

The United States Central Command said more than 20 American warships are enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iran, with 62 commercial vessels redirected and four others neutralized since operations began on April 13. The campaign forms part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Economic......

Oil crisis accelerates global shift toward renewable energy transition

A surge in oil prices triggered by the conflict involving Iran is driving an unprecedented acceleration in the global transition to renewable energy, according to the United Nations’ top climate official. The sharp rise in fossil fuel costs is reshaping energy strategies worldwide, as governments......

Oil prices extend rally as Trump threatens Iran OPEC tension

Oil prices extended their upward momentum on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions intensified around Iran and global supply risks deepened. Traders reacted to renewed threats from United States President Donald Trump and escalating uncertainty in the Middle East, pushing crude benchmarks to multi month......

Oil prices ease as Iran foreign minister heads to Pakistan talks

Global oil prices pulled back after news that Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Islamabad for a new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States. The diplomatic signal interrupted a five day rally driven by severe supply disruptions, offering markets a potential path toward de escalation. Brent......

Oil prices waver amid hopes for renewed US–Iran talks

Global oil prices showed mixed movements on Friday as markets reacted cautiously to renewed hopes of diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States. Brent crude, the international benchmark, recorded a slight increase, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) remained largely stable. The fluctuations......

Oil prices fall 5 percent as hopes rise for easing tensions in the Middle East

Global oil prices declined sharply on Friday, falling by around 5 percent as markets reacted to growing expectations of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Benchmark crude prices dropped below the symbolic $100 per barrel level, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment. Brent crude and......

Gold holds near record as oil slips on US Iran talks hopes

Gold prices hovered near record highs as easing tensions between the United States and Iran reduced demand for safe-haven assets, while oil prices edged lower on expectations that renewed diplomacy could prevent a broader supply crisis. Spot gold traded around 4,850 dollars per ounce early Wednesday,......

Türkiye’s BIST 100 opens slightly higher amid mixed early market signals

Türkiye’s financial markets opened the trading session on a cautious but positive note, with the BIST 100 recording a slight increase at the start of Wednesday’s trading. The index opened at 14,236.21 points, marking a modest gain of 0.24% compared to the previous session. The movement......