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- Asian Stocks to Fall as Iran Flare-Up Boosts Oil: Markets WrapStocks in Asia are set to follow Wall Street lower as renewed geopolitical tensions lifted oil prices, reviving inflation concerns and the prospect of further monetary tightening.Bloomberg MarketsBUSINESS
- Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices upThe expectation had been for falling rates this year, but the war with Iran and its resulting rise in oil prices upended that.CNBC BusinessBUSINESS
- US futures fall and oil prices surge after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz - AP NewsUS futures fall and oil prices surge after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
- What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela - AP NewsWhat we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
- Trump hails 'historic' deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oilVenezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.BBC BusinessBUSINESS
- US nears deal to secure long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say - ReutersUS nears deal to secure long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say ReutersReutersWORLD
- US Nears Deal for Stake in Venezuela Oil Fields, Axios SaysThe Trump administration is in talks with Venezuela to take an ownership stake in the Latin American nation’s oil fields, Axios reported.Bloomberg MarketsBUSINESS
- Oil falls 4% as investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran - ReutersOil falls 4% as investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran ReutersReutersWORLD
- US targets Iran’s crypto sector, cites over $100M in oil-linked paymentsThe US Treasury expanded sanctions to Iran’s digital asset sector, alleging a UAE-based broker processed over $100 million in crypto for oil sales.CointelegraphCRYPTO
- Oil steadies as investors weigh impact of latest US sanctions on Iran - ReutersOil steadies as investors weigh impact of latest US sanctions on Iran ReutersReutersWORLD
- Rail companies sued for £5m over oil spill caused by derailmentMore than 400,000 litres of fuel spilled in the area causing an "environmental disaster".BBC BusinessBUSINESS
- Iran Oil Cargoes Dry Up Even Before US Acts on Tehran ThreatsIran’s oil shipments to Asia have all but dried up, driving the cost of those cargoes to the highest levels in years even before the US administration announces fresh moves to isolate Tehran and its trading partners.Bloomberg MarketsBUSINESS
Oil Archive · August 2026
- Peppermint oil lowers blood pressure in just 20 days
ScienceDaily
- China boosts imports of Russian crude, stymieing India's refiners - Reuters
Reuters
- Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply - Reuters
Reuters
- Canada’s oil industry is booming. Can it last?
The Economist Business
- Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
BBC Business
- Bond yields jump, oil extends gains as US-Iran ceasefire expires - reuters.com
Reuters
- Bitcoin hits $64K as gold gains while oil shakes off Trump Oman threat
Cointelegraph
- Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady - AP News
Associated Press
Oil Archive · July 2026
- Wall Street's wild July is ending with more swings as Amazon leaps, Apple sinks and oil prices rise - AP News
Associated Press
- Crypto's resilience tested as oil rises after Iran strikes, Fed signals rates could still rise
CoinDesk
- Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
BBC Business
- Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war - BBC
BBC Conflict
- Shell's profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion as Iran war boosts oil, gas prices - Reuters
Reuters
- Oil prices slip as tankers continue to ply Middle East conflict zones - Reuters
Reuters
- Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower - AP News
Associated Press
- Oil prices jump following fighting with Iran, while sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower - AP News
Associated Press