Economy

Travel stocks fall after thousands of flights grounded following Iran strikes

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Travel stocks fall after thousands of flights grounded following Iran strikes

Airlines and some hotel stocks fell after the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliation strikes.

8 months ago

Middle East crisis pushes up oil prices

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Middle East crisis pushes up oil prices

Effects of extended conflict between US and Iran could also lead to higher interest rates and hit economic growth

8 months ago

Iran strikes halt Qatar LNG output, shaking global energy markets

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Iran strikes halt Qatar LNG output, shaking global energy markets

QatarEnergy said the attack hit its liquefied natural gas facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City.

8 months ago

The Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shipping

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The Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shipping

The Middle East conflict has stoked fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors.

8 months ago

Defense stocks jump as U.S., Iran exchange attacks

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Defense stocks jump as U.S., Iran exchange attacks

The defense sector was a rare bright spot amid a broader market sell-off triggered by fears of a wider regional conflict following U.S. attacks on Iran.

8 months ago

Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East

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Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East

As conflict in the Middle East causes surging oil prices and disrupts the aviation sector, India is coming under pressure.

8 months ago

Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80

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Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80

The conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring, as Brent Crude hit a new 52-week high on Monday.

8 months ago

European stocks fall sharply as conflict grips the Middle East; oil prices jump

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European stocks fall sharply as conflict grips the Middle East; oil prices jump

European stocks started the new trading week firmly in negative territory.

8 months ago

Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after U.S.-Iran attacks disrupt global supply

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Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after U.S.-Iran attacks disrupt global supply

Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.

8 months ago

U.S. crude oil set to top $70 a barrel when trading begins on fears of Iran supply disruption

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U.S. crude oil set to top $70 a barrel when trading begins on fears of Iran supply disruption

It is unclear who is governing Iran, the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC, after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

8 months ago

Here are the 5 big things we're watching in the stock market this week

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Here are the 5 big things we're watching in the stock market this week

The week ahead promises to be jammed-packed with key jobs data and Club earnings reports.

8 months ago

Waiting on a tariff refund after Trump’s duties were struck down? Don’t bother

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Waiting on a tariff refund after Trump’s duties were struck down? Don’t bother

Though the supreme court ruled against the levies, businesses hit hard by the tariffs shouldn’t hold their breath for any rebates

8 months ago