5 h. ago Mideast Financiers Grow Fearful of Possible US Strike On Iran

Even against the backdrop of a regional conflict that began in 2023, the Middle East’s main business hubs saw a steady stream of financial workers and firms because the wealthiest Gulf petrostates remained largely insulated.

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8 h. ago US Officials Plan for Possible Strike on Iran in Coming Days

Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, as Israel and the Islamic Republic continue to exchange fire.

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28 h. ago ‘NOBODY KNOWS’: Trump won’t say whether he will move forward with U.S. strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump would not say Wednesday whether he has decided to order a U.S. strike on Iran, a move that Tehran warned anew would be greeted with stiff retaliation if it happens. “I may do it, I may not do it,” Trump said in an exchange with reporters at the White House […]

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28 h. ago Trump Says Iran Missed Chance for Deal, Vague on Strike Plans

President Donald Trump said Iran squandered the chance to make a deal over its nuclear enrichment, but declined to say whether the US plans to join Israel’s offensive aimed at destroying the program.

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32 h. ago Mideast Oil Giants Bring Their Billions in Search of LNG Riches

A new breed of investors is expanding into liquefied natural gas, one of the world’s hottest commodities, offering billions of dollars for new projects and squeezing out established players.

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36 h. ago Futures Edge Up as Traders Eye Mideast, Fed Moves: Markets Wrap

US stock futures recovered modestly and oil wavered as traders awaited news on whether the US is planning to become directly involved in the conflict in the Middle East.

Economics

36 h. ago Stocks Waver as Traders Shift Focus to Fed Meeting: Markets Wrap

Stocks and bonds posted small gains, with investors staying on the sidelines before the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision and release of new forecasts for the economy. Oil pulled back from a near five-month high.

Economics

51 h. ago Wall Street turns cautious as Mideast risk caps stocks near record

Flaring geopolitical tensions are adding to interest rate concerns, leaving investors wary of buying the dip at current valuations

Economics

3 d. ago Egypt Seeks Fuel Supplies as Mideast Crisis Cuts Israel Gas Flow

Egypt is rushing to find alternative fuel supplies to avoid power blackouts after the crisis that’s engulfed the Middle East halted gas flows from Israel.

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3 d. ago Oil ‘In the Crosshairs’ as Mideast Crisis Escalates, RBC Warns

Oil supplies from the Middle East face increasing risk as the conflict between Israel and Iran drags on, according to RBC Capital Markets LLC, which warned that energy is now “clearly in the crosshairs.”

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3 d. ago Gold Edges Toward Record High as Mideast War Drives Haven Bids

Gold rose toward a record high as an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran drove investors toward haven assets.

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5 d. ago Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ as Iran fires missiles after Israeli strike

Iran retaliated to Israeli strikes by firing waves of ballistic missiles into the country, where explosions lit the night skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and shook buildings.

Events

5 d. ago Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ as Iran fires missiles after Israeli strikes

Iran retaliated to Israeli strikes by firing waves of ballistic missiles into the country, where explosions lit the night skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and shook buildings.

Events

6 d. ago Crude spike driven by Mideast tumult may be a ‘knee jerk’ that quickly fades: analyst

CALGARY — It’s too soon to know whether a spike in crude prices driven by the latest Mideast turmoil will be a short-term blip or a long-term shift, Canadian oilpatch experts said Friday after Israel attacked nuclear and military sites across Iran. “I would see this as a bit of a knee-jerk reaction,” said Enverus […]

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6 d. ago Trump urges Iran to make deal in aftermath of Israel’s military attack

In the wake of Israel’s military strike on Iran, the U.S. President says Iran should get a deal done 'before there is nothing left'

Events

6 d. ago Oil Outlook in Flux as Analysts Revise Views After Israel Strike

Israel’s strike on Iran has injected a fresh bout of geopolitical risk into an oil market that has been in the doldrums due to concerns about the global economy and supply increases from OPEC+.

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6 d. ago Next Steps Key To Market Impact of Israeli Strike, Analysts Say

The key question for markets following Israel’s strike on Iran is whether the fallout can be contained, say strategists.

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6 d. ago Escalation Is Key Fear for Markets After Strike, Analysts Say

The key question for markets following Israel’s strike on Iran is how much worse things will get, say strategists.

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7 d. ago Here’s How an Israel Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites Could Play Out

As the US moves personnel out of key spots in the Middle East under threat from Iranian strikes, reports by American media say Israel is stepping up plans to attack the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities.

Science

3 w. ago Truckers’ protest in Iran gathers steam and wins support from prominent dissident voices

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Truck drivers in Iran blocked roads and ports Wednesday as part of their strike action protesting low salaries, high insurance rates, and a possible hike in fuel prices. The strikes, which began last Thursday in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, one of the country’s main transportation and […]

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