Keywords: Energy markets


Trump announces major oil agreement giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s reserves

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela that he says will give American interests majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country’s proven oil reserves. Trump announced the deal on Friday through his Truth Social account, describing it as......

More than 660 million barrels of oil cross the Strait of Hormuz with US military support

More than 660 million barrels of crude oil have reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz aboard commercial tankers since early May, despite continuing security concerns and threats to maritime traffic in one of the world's most important energy corridors. According to U.S. Central Command, American......

Hormuz Strait shipping traffic falls by half amid rising maritime risks

Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, reflecting growing caution among shipping companies operating in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. Maritime tracking data showed that only seven vessels crossed the strait on Thursday, roughly half......

Global markets face renewed pressure as war and oil revive inflation fears

Global financial markets are facing renewed volatility as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran push oil prices higher and revive concerns about inflation. Investors are increasingly worried that a prolonged energy shock could complicate efforts by central banks to reduce interest......

Washington prepares tougher economic pressure campaign against Iran

The United States is preparing a broad new economic pressure campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Washington could impose some of the toughest sanctions ever announced as part of efforts to isolate Tehran financially. Speaking to CNBC, Bessent said the administration......

Energy markets face renewed pressure as fuel prices outpace crude oil

Global energy markets could be heading toward another period of pressure, with refined fuels emerging as a greater concern than crude oil prices, according to veteran market strategist Jeff Currie. Speaking to CNBC, Currie, chief strategy officer at Altis Partners, argued that consumers are ultimately......

Hormuz shipping traffic falls to its lowest level in weeks

Only six cargo vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to maritime tracking data, marking the lowest daily level recorded in several weeks as security concerns continue to discourage shipowners from using the strategic waterway. Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler showed that......

Trump threatens to claim Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory after Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after the conclusion of the war with Iran, a statement that could have major legal, geopolitical and economic consequences. Speaking at an event in New York, Trump said that following what he described......

Hormuz shipping traffic falls below monthly average amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained below its average level in August 2026, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns over the security of one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes. According to data from Kpler covering the......