Keywords: Oil prices


TotalEnergies expects Middle East conflict to weigh on second-quarter oil and gas production

French energy major TotalEnergies has warned that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affected its hydrocarbon production during the second quarter, although the disruption proved less severe than initially anticipated. Despite the operational impact, the company expects stronger overall financial......

IMF warns global energy markets are becoming more vulnerable to geopolitical shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global energy markets are becoming increasingly vulnerable as the safety buffers that helped absorb the initial impact of recent geopolitical tensions continue to shrink. In its latest assessment, the IMF noted that surplus production capacity, weaker......

UK’s FTSE 100 edges lower as Middle East tensions weigh on investor sentiment

London’s stock market moved slightly lower on Wednesday as renewed concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East encouraged investors to adopt a cautious stance. The decline was mainly driven by weakness in mining companies, which offset gains recorded by energy stocks benefiting from......

Oil prices rise as Strait of Hormuz tensions fuel market uncertainty

Global oil prices moved higher as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with developments around the Strait of Hormuz increasing concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures recorded gains......

ECB officials urge caution on inflation as interest rate outlook remains flexible

European Central Bank policymakers have signalled a measured approach to future interest rate decisions, stressing the need to remain vigilant on inflation while indicating there is no immediate case for a rapid tightening of monetary policy. The comments, made on Wednesday, suggest that although inflation......

Iran–US tensions escalate as Strait of Hormuz security raises global trade concerns

Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified following renewed military activity and growing concerns over security in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes. The latest escalation has heightened fears about regional stability, global......

Iran targets US base in Jordan as regional tensions intensify and oil prices climb

A new phase of confrontation between Iran and the United States unfolded on Tuesday after Tehran announced that it had launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. military installation in Jordan, escalating fears of a broader regional conflict with potential consequences for global energy markets. The strike......

US dollar gains as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns

The US dollar strengthened against most major currencies as renewed tensions in the Middle East increased uncertainty in global financial markets, prompting investors to seek traditional safe-haven assets while reassessing the outlook for inflation and monetary policy. The US Dollar Index, which measures......

London’s FTSE 100 remains stable as Iran tensions lift oil stocks

London’s FTSE 100 remained largely unchanged on Monday as investors weighed renewed tensions between Iran and the United States, with rising oil prices supporting energy companies while financial stocks faced pressure. The UK’s leading stock index benefited from gains among energy firms......