European shares open lower as oil gains, rate fears weigh on sentiment
European stocks edged lower at the open as rising oil prices and rate concerns offset tech-led gains in Asia.
07/09/2026 07:414 min read
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Asia-Pacific markets: oil steady after Hormuz strikes, gold retreats
Oil firmed after Hormuz attacks, gold slipped on strong jobs data, and Asian stocks were mixed as the Hang Seng fell while the Nikkei and Kospi gained.
07/09/2026 03:4210 min read
Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic drops to five-month low, data shows
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic fell to its lowest since May, data show, despite US Navy claims of increased escorts.
06/09/2026 23:5115 min read
Diesel rally fuels hedge funds' bullish oil bets at three-month high
Hedge funds raised oil bets to a three-month high as diesel and gasoline positions hit records, signaling persistent inflation risk.
06/09/2026 22:2512 min read
OPEC+ holds oil quotas steady for October amid Hormuz disruption
OPEC+ held oil quotas steady for October as Hormuz disruption limits its market influence.
06/09/2026 21:3213 min read
Iran to set up Hormuz restricted zone, warns of stronger retaliation
Iran plans to declare a restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz and warns of a faster, heavier and more painful response to any future attacks.
06/09/2026 20:4714 min read
Iran's new warning puts oil, gold and stocks on holiday watchlist
Iran warns of severe response; markets watch oil, gold and stocks over holiday.
06/09/2026 12:5117 min read
US jobs data beat sparks dollar volatility, yen intervention suspected
The US jobs report beat expectations, the dollar initially jumped then fell back, and the yen showed signs of intervention.
04/09/2026 20:427 min read
Explosions heard at Jordanian air bases
Explosions reported over Al-Azraq and Muwaffaq al Salti air bases in Jordan, likely from intercepted Iranian missiles. US has not responded yet; WTI crude…
04/09/2026 18:114 min read
Crude Oil Futures Gain This Week, Slip Intraday
Crude oil futures rallied this week but slipped on the day, with key technical levels providing support and resistance.
04/09/2026 15:319 min read
Crude oil jumps on report of Iranian missile launches
Iran launched ballistic missiles, pushing WTI crude oil above $90 after a low of $79 on Aug 26.
04/09/2026 15:112 min read
Diesel Reaches All-Time High of $5.820 as War Fuel Costs Hit $97.5 Billion
US diesel hit a record $5.820/gallon amid low stockpiles. War-related fuel costs reached $97.5 billion.
04/09/2026 06:569 min read
September Fed Rate Hike Odds Slip to 50/50 as Bitcoin Tests $82,000
Odds of a September Fed rate hike fell to 50/50 on Friday, reversing a 70% probability from a day earlier, as Bitcoin rallied near $82,000.
04/09/2026 01:588 min read
Oman Rejects Iran's Joint Fee Proposal for Hormuz Ships - Report
Oman has reportedly rejected Iran's plan to jointly charge fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting earlier claims by Iran's IRGC.
03/09/2026 21:4216 min read
Citi bumps 3Q26 Brent forecast to $86, holds 2027 view at $65
Citi revised its 3Q26 Brent forecast up to $86 per barrel, held 4Q26 at $70 and 2027 at $65, and adjusted gas forecasts.
03/09/2026 21:1312 min read