Category: Iran

Stocks in Asia Rally and Oil Prices Rise

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump said the U.S. military would wrap up its campaign in Iran in two or three weeks.
The Trump Effect at the Pump as Gas Hits $4 a Gallon

The New York Times – Business:
The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has topped $4 a gallon, a multiyear high, as war in the Middle East roils the oil market and slams drivers.
Oil and Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Choppy Trade

The New York Times – Business:
Investors weighed the news that the owner of a Kuwaiti tanker loaded with oil said it had been hit in an Iranian attack near Dubai.
Iran War’s Latest Economic Toll: Oil at $115 a Barrel

The New York Times – Business:
Economists and investors are increasingly pricing in a slowdown, or even a global recession, if the fighting drags on.
Oil Jumps to $116 a Barrel on Signs of Escalation of Middle East War

The New York Times – Business:
Investors digested increasing signs of escalation of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, which has led to a blockage of critical energy supplies.
In an Asymmetrical War, Iran Seeks an Edge With Its Information War

The New York Times – Business:
Propaganda and disinformation have flooded the internet in a sophisticated effort to undermine support for U.S. and Israeli attacks.
As Stocks Keep Falling, Investors Are Losing Patience With the War in Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The S&P 500 is on course for its fifth straight week of losses and its worst weekly losing streak in roughly four years.
How the Iran War Is Costing the Economy Its Buffers

The New York Times – Business:
As the U.S.-Israeli campaign enters a second month, analysts see a growing toll. One forecast predicts oil hitting $200 a barrel.
Stocks Sink and Oil Dips After Trump Delays Threat to Bomb Iran

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump said on Thursday he would delay an imminent deadline to begin attacking Iran’s power grid.
Iran Keeps a Tight Grip on Strait of Hormuz, Pressuring Shipping and Energy Sectors

The New York Times – Business:
Iran has allowed a small number of vessels to pass, but that won’t alleviate pressure or risk for the shipping industry and energy markets any time soon.
Oil Prices Go Higher and Global Stocks Fall

The New York Times – Business:
Investors continued to parse conflicting signals on whether the war in the Middle East was nearing de-escalation.
Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran

The New York Times – Business:
Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.