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Sterling slips as U.S.–Iran tensions shake market confidence

Pound sterling weakened slightly on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran unsettled global financial markets and boosted demand for the U.S. dollar as a safe-haven asset. Investor sentiment turned cautious after renewed uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement,......

US energy chief warns gas prices may remain above $3 per gallon until next year

Gas prices in the United States could remain above $3 per gallon well into next year, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who pointed to ongoing geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty as key factors influencing fuel costs. Speaking in a televised interview, Wright said that while prices......

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......

China green tech exports surge as oil shock boosts EV demand

Rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran are accelerating a global shift toward electric vehicles, driving a sharp increase in exports of clean technologies from China. Analysts say the surge in oil costs is pushing consumers across Asia and other regions to adopt electric mobility faster than expected,......

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,......

Oil dips as Iran war accelerates global shift to renewables

The war in Iran, now in its seventh week, has disrupted roughly 20 percent of global oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed energy prices to levels not seen since 2022. Yet the crisis is also accelerating a structural shift toward renewable energy, with analysts saying the transition......

Trump attacks UK energy policy over North Sea drilling ban

Donald Trump sharply criticized the United Kingdom’s energy strategy, urging the government to expand oil production in the North Sea and calling its restrictions on new exploration “absolutely crazy.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Europe faces an energy shortage while......

Oil supply shock drives global shift as China boosts clean tech exports

The war in Iran has triggered what energy officials describe as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. The shock has reshaped energy demand patterns and accelerated a shift toward alternative sources, placing China at the center of the transition. Despite being Iran’s......

Tsx futures rise on hopes of Middle East de-escalation

Futures linked to Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, edged higher on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to signs of possible de-escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market sentiment improved after reports suggested that diplomatic discussions between......