Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

TOKYO — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday as markets waited to see if the United States and Iran may resume talks to end their war. The price of Brent crude edged 1 cent higher to $98.51 a barrel. U.S. benchmark crude fell 0.4% to $89.29 a barrel. Lower oil prices help bring down … Read more

3,500 gallons of crude corn oil spill into Mississippi River near Red Wing ADM facility

A barge spilled up to 3,500 gallons of crude corn oil into the Mississippi River at a Red Wing facility, and a multi-agency response was deployed to contain the material. City officials say the Red Wing Fire Department responded to the ADM riverfront facility just after noon on Monday after receiving a report of a … Read more

Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices climbed more than 5% while world shares were mixed Monday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. The Persian Gulf waterway was closed again after Iran reversed a decision to reopen the strait and President Donald Trump said a U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian … Read more

Farmers facing harsh fuel prices as Iran war disrupts oil shipments

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that gas prices pumped up by the war may not drop below $3 per gallon until next year. Nearly two months into the war, a gallon of regular averages $4.05 and diesel prices average $5.61 a gallon. Lana Zak spoke with farmers in Iowa about how they’re dealing with … Read more

Oil prices jump amid renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz

The price of oil jumped sharply and stock futures tumbled Sunday evening as traders digested renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the critical Strait of Hormuz. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. U.S. crude oil jumped more than 7%, to about $90 per barrel, … Read more

Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is

Oil prices plummeted by around 10% on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.  The West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, fell by $10.33, or 10.91%, to $84.36, according to oilprice.com. Brent, the international standard, dropped $8.89, or 8.94%, to $90.05 a barrel.  U.S. motorists … Read more

Oil prices plunge 10% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels

The price of oil plunged sharply and U.S. stock indexes opened at new all-time highs after the Iranian foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial vessels. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage … Read more

S&P 500 hits new all-time high as investors shrug off Iran war oil price spike

The S&P 500 hit a new all-time high Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround for the broad-based stock index while the war with Iran continues and rising energy costs threaten global growth prospects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, pushing the benchmark past … Read more