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Pakistan weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Pakistan is considering buying liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the spot market to offset supply disruptions caused by the Iran war but would favour government-to-government deals to avoid having to …
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$100 Oil Should Be XOP's Best Year Ever. Why Isn't It?
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
WTI crude oil surged above $114 per barrel in early April after the U.S. imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the collapse of peace talks in Islamabad.
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Iran can go up to two months without oil exports before cutting output, analysts say
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Iran can withstand a complete halt in oil exports of up to two months before being forced to curb production, analysts said, after the U.S. began blocking shipping in and …
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See the breakdown of economists' responses to our recent survey on the outlook for growth, inflation, oil prices and recession following the Iran war
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Economists' forecasts from a WSJ survey on the outlook for growth, inflation, oil prices and recession risks following the Iran war.
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Nigeria oil production hits 1.8 million barrels/day, says finance minister
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Nigeria's oil production has risen to 1.8 million barrels a day, Finance Minister Wale Edun told Reuters, generating fiscal breathing space that will allow the government to support vulnerable households …
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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Decline as Exports Rise
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Commercial crude oil stocks excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve were down by 913,000 barrels, the EIA said. Analysts surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had predicted a 900,000 barrel increase …
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4 Sector ETFs for 2Q 2026
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Geopolitics and AI are reshaping markets in Q2 2026. Energy, tech, consumer and utilities emerge as key sector ETF plays amid rising uncertainty.
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Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – WTI Oil Dives 6% On Hopes For Iran Peace Deal
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Oil markets are moving lower as traders cut bullish bets.
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Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Retreats From Session Highs As Trump Says Iran Wants A Deal
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Oil prices moved away from recent highs as traders focused on the potential second round of negotiations between U.S. and Iran.
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Oil prices top $100 as U.S. Navy blockades Iran's ports after peace talks fail
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Crude oil prices jumped on Monday as the U.S. Navy imposed a blockade on Iran's ports after peace talks failed over the weekend. CNBC's Pippa Stevens has the latest.
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Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Traders Prepare For U.S. – Iran Talks
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Oil traders are cautious ahead of the key event of the week.
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Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Continues to Watch Headlines
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The crude oil markets are currently watching to see how the ceasefire talks go over the weekend.
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Brent Oil Reversal Confirmed: Elliott Wave Analysis Signals Deeper Correction
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Sentiment: Negative ()
A 5th wave completed last week, and yesterday's deep decline signals the larger correction we anticipated in March, ideally to $77.5 ± 5, is now underway.
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Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Retreats From Session Highs As Israel Agrees To Negotiate With Lebanon
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Oil prices moved lower as traders bet on a peace deal in the Middle East.
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Hormuz Strait oil traffic way down after ceasefire; Hassett says even one tanker is big deal
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Top Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett said even one oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz would provide a "huge chunk of what's missing." But traffic through the key …
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Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Continues to See Volatile Headline-Driven Moves
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Sentiment: Negative ()
WTI and Brent crude push back toward $100 as traders weigh ceasefire skepticism and brace for headline-driven volatility into the weekend.
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The U.S. has more natural gas than it knows what to do with — helping Americans weather the Iran oil crisis
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Cheaper U.S. natural gas is a bright spot for consumers in otherwise dim energy markets. But the contrast is so stark it has created an anomaly.
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Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – WTI Oil Dives 15% On Ceasefire
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Oil prices are under strong pressure as traders prepare for direct negotiations between U.S. and Iran.
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FAST TURNAROUND: Former energy sec predicts SHOCKINGLY swift energy recovery
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry joins ‘Varney & Co.' to weigh in on falling oil prices after President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire, the path to $60 crude, and how U.S. …
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Oil and fertilizer stocks get pummeled but are still well above levels before the Iran conflict
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Of the S&P 500's top 20 biggest decliners, 19 companies are in either the oil and gas or the fertilizer business, and the other one is in agriculture.
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Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Investors placed an approximately $950 million bet on oil prices falling just hours before the U.S. and Iran announced a ceasefire, the latest large wager on the direction of the …
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Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – WTI Oil Tests $115 As Trump Threatens To Destroy Iranian Civilization
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
President Trump said that “a whole civilization will die” if Iran did not agree to a deal.
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Nasdaq Index: Arm, Nvidia Sink as Oil Rally Hits US Stock Market
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Nasdaq drops as oil spikes, Iran deadline nears, and tech stocks fall. Arm, Nvidia, and Apple lead chip weakness across US indices today.
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These energy stocks are especially cheap when you consider how expensive oil has become
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Among equity analysts, a “rerating” is when the stock market catches up to an underlying trend. Energy stocks had started to increase before the attack against Iran by the U.S. …
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Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens
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Sentiment: Negative ()
European and Asian refiners are paying record high prices of near $150 a barrel for some crude oil grades, far exceeding prices for paper futures, highlighting the worsening supply crisis …
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Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Pulls Back From Session Highs Despite Trump's Threats Against Iran
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
U.S. President Trump said that Iran would be decimated if the country did not agree to a deal.
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Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Oil Surge Caps Gold Breakout as Inflation Risk Builds
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Gold price trades sideways as oil-driven inflation clouds the gold market outlook. Gold analysis shows breakout pressure building as Fed policy limits upside.
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Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Continues to Wait for Headlines
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The oil market will remain one of the most important markets to follow and watch for clues about risk appetite.
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Trump Suggests U.S. Will ‘Take The Oil' From Strait Of Hormuz ‘With A Little More Time'
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
President Donald Trump said the U.S. could “easily” reopen the Strait of Hormuz “with a little more time,” suggesting it could “take the oil” and “make a fortune,” though he …
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Gold holds weekly gains, but rising oil and rate fears cap upside
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include covering territorial …
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