Stocks slump as Iran war sends oil prices surging above $100 a barrel

U.S. stocks tumbled in early trading on Monday after oil prices topped $100 a barrel over the weekend and the war in Iran showed no signs of abating. The S&P 500 slid 88 points, or 1.3%, to 6,652 in early trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 632 points, or 1.3%, to 46,870. The … Read more

War with Iran has the potential to disrupt more than just gas prices

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Seventh American service member dies amid U.S. war with Iran 03:02 Chaotic incident at Kansas City airport as officials warn about travel disruptions 01:55 Police search for perpetrators after explosion damages entrance of U.S. Embassy in Oslo 00:49 NBC News … Read more

The unlikely tool Trump is eyeing to tackle rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The new battleground in the Gulf isn’t just on the water — it’s in the insurance market, where war-risk coverage can determine which oil tankers sail and which stay put. With the conflict driving gasoline prices higher, the White House is weighing steps to keep oil flowing … Read more

Trump speaks with Qatari emir amid escalating war and soaring energy prices

President Trump spoke to the Qatari emir, who emphasized to the president the “need for diplomacy to de-escalate the situation.” The question now is whether the Trump administration can keep global energy moving while this war continues. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Doha. Source link

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up

NEW YORK — The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East. The conflict, in which nearly every country in the Middle East has sustained damage from missiles … Read more

Iran war threatens Trump’s affordability push as rising energy prices complicate Fed rate cuts

The war with Iran is quickly becoming an economic problem for the United States — and a policy dilemma for the Federal Reserve. Rising oil prices, shipping disruptions in the Middle East and fresh signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market are creating a complicated backdrop just as inflation had begun to show some … Read more

United Airlines CEO said U.S. airfares could soon rise as Iran war drives up oil prices

Travelers could soon see a rise in U.S. airfares as rising global oil costs due to the Iran war boost the cost of jet fuel. Speaking at an industry event on Thursday, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said rising fuel costs will have a “meaningful” impact on the carrier’s financial results this quarter, CNBC reported. He also … Read more

Oil prices continue to climb, hitting their highest level in nearly 2 years

The price of oil continued to surge on Friday amid growing concerns that the Iran war will disrupt global crude supplies.  West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. oil benchmark, rose 6.8% to $86.57 per barrel on Friday morning, according to data from Factset. Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped 4.7% to $89.44. Both were trading near their highest … Read more