US futures and Asian shares open lower, oil prices soar as US and Israel attack Iran

BANGKOK — The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran rattled world markets on Monday, with U.S. futures falling more than 1% and oil prices soaring, though gains for defense contractors and oil companies helped limit losses in Asian trading. The future for the S&P 500 sank 1.4% while the contract for the Dow Jones Industrial … Read more

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

Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began 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. Traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind … Read more

Oil prices surge, stock futures slide after U.S. strikes Iran

The price of oil surged Sunday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed its supreme leader. U.S. crude oil soared 12%, while Brent, the international oil benchmark, surged 14% after trading began at 6 p.m. ET. Sunday. Even before the weekend’s escalation, oil prices had risen 17% this year off President Donald Trump’s … Read more

How oil and gas prices could be affected by the attacks on Iran

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing How oil and gas prices could be affected by the attacks on Iran 03:35 UP NEXT Troops killed in Iranian operation were a part of Army sustainment unit based in Kuwait, military says 01:37 Victims of missile strike … Read more

Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy prices by 50%, Ozempic by 35%

Novo Nordisk said Tuesday it will slash its prices for Wegovy and Ozempic beginning next year by up to 50%, highlighting the growing competition among pharmaceutical firms for customers seeking weight-loss drugs.  The Danish drugmaker said it plans to offer the medicines for $675 per month starting in January 2027, representing a 50% reduction in … Read more