Category: Iran

Investors and Trump Face an Iran Dilemma

The New York Times – Business:
A spike in oil prices has roiled stocks and bonds again and threatens to accelerate inflation — adding pressure on the White House.
Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges

The New York Times – Business:
Asian markets tumbled on Monday as Middle East tensions and spiking oil prices sparked a mass exit from the region’s previously booming stocks.
Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates

The New York Times – Business:
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.
Trump’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Rattles Global Markets

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has signaled that he is open to the idea of a prolonged military conflict with Iran. Investors are spooked by that scenario.
Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock

The New York Times – Business:
A protracted conflict in the Middle East risks a spike in energy prices and broader inflation.
What Rising Oil Prices Could Mean for Drivers in the U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
A prolonged conflict in the Middle East could cause a spike at American gas pumps, as the busy driving season approaches.
The Costs of the Attacks on Iran

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Rising oil prices, volatile stocks and potentially higher inflation are all weighing on investors’ minds as the military campaign continues.
Beyond a Trade War, China, Japan and Others in Asia Face a New Energy Threat

The New York Times – Business:
China and its neighbors scrambled to soften the blow of a disorderly trade war. Conflict in the Middle East now threatens to disrupt the oil imports that power their economies.
U.S. and Israeli War With Iran Will Likely Send Oil Prices Soaring

The New York Times – Business:
Prices of oil and other commodities are expected to jump when trading resumes on Sunday, but how long they will stay high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.
Binance Pledged to Crack Down on Crime. Its Employees Found Potential Violations.

The New York Times – Business:
Internal Binance investigators traced $1.7 billion that flowed from accounts on the exchange to entities linked to Iran, according to company records and other documents.
Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters

The New York Times – Business:
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.