The jump was a sign of growing concern that the war in the Middle East will take a toll on energy supplies.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Oil Prices Spike Over $110 a Barrel, Highest Since Pandemic
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For China, Billions of Dollars Are at Risk From a Widening War
The New York Times – Business:The country found a home in the Middle East for its investments and growing markets for steel, electric vehicles and solar panels. Those are now at stake.
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Oil Prices Surge Above $100 a Barrel for the First Time in Almost Four Years
The New York Times – Business:The jump was a sign of growing concern that the war in the Middle East will take a toll on energy supplies. Stock futures fell about 1.5 percent.
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Energy Secretary Says Tankers Could Start Moving Soon
The New York Times – Business:“We’re not too long, I think, before you will see more regular resumption of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,” Chris Wright said on CNN on Sunday.
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How Anonymous Bettors Cashed In on the Iran Strike, Just Hours Before It Happened
The New York Times – Business:Polymarket users placed hundreds of bets of at least $1,000 predicting an imminent American strike, raising concerns about insider trading.
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War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery
The New York Times – Business:For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.
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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.
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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.
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Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations
The New York Times – Business:The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.
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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.
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Stock Market Investors Brace for Iran War Fallout
The New York Times – Business:Wall Street has largely shrugged off geopolitical upheaval in recent years. But the United States’ war against Iran comes at a more precarious time for the stock market.