19 m. ago Why have gas prices gone up recently, and will they keep climbing?

Prices have spiked in recent weeks for crude oil, as well as fuels like gasoline at pumps, and although tensions in the Middle East are a big factor, there is more to the equation.

Economics

8 h. ago Eight killed, hundreds injured by Iranian ballistic missiles

'Since 1948, I can’t recall a war as vital, important and crucial as the one we are facing now,' Likud lawmaker Boaz Bismuth tells JNS.

Events

9 h. 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.

Other

9 h. ago Oil Shippers Pause Offers to Middle East as Conflict Intensifies

Some oil tanker owners and managers have paused offering their vessels for Middle Eastern routes since Friday as they assess the risks from Israel’s conflict with Iran, fueling concerns over export flows from the region.

Events

10 h. ago European Gas Prices Rise With Middle East Conflict Intensifying

European natural gas prices extended gains as fears of a wider war in the Middle East continued to dominate energy markets.

Economics

13 h. 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.”

Other

17 h. ago Low Inflation Seen Helping Indian Rupee Weather Middle East Storm

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Economics

20 h. ago Varcoe: Oil prices 'to spike higher' as conflict in Middle East casts shadow over G7 energy security talks

'This is the latest in a series of previously unthinkable developments that have eroded energy security across the board'

Events

20 h. ago Varcoe: Energy talks at G7 summit under shadow of Middle East conflict as oil prices 'to spike higher'

'This is the latest in a series of previously unthinkable developments that have eroded energy security across the board'

Politics

20 h. ago Trump dominates G7 where leaders will be bracing for trade clashes and Middle East conflict

As conflict grows in the Middle East and tariff threats loom, world leaders meeting hoping to mollify the U.S. president

Politics

21 h. ago G7 world leaders arrive in Alberta amid Middle East crisis and global tariff uncertainty

On many issues including trade and the Israel-Hamas war, the G7 summit is like a game of tug-of-war

Politics

24 h. ago Trump rejected Israel’s plan to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader, official says

White House made it clear the president opposed an attempt on the life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Politics

26 h. ago Oil Traders Brace for Turmoil as Iran Crisis Imperils Supply

Oil-watchers are bracing for a further price rally after Israeli strikes on Iranian energy assets heightened the risk to Middle East supplies.

Economics

28 h. ago U.K. PM Starmer in Ottawa to talk trade, Middle East conflict with Carney ahead of G7

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney today before the two leaders leave for the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta. He will meet Carney this morning in his West Block office on Parliament Hill before both leaders fly separately to Calgary. Last night, Starmer had […]

Politics

34 h. ago UK Sends Jets to Protect Its Military Bases Over Iran Threat

The UK is moving aircraft to the Middle East to protect its military bases, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, as he urged Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict.

Events

49 h. ago Iran Conflict Ensnares Energy as Israel Hits Giant Gas Field

The unfolding Middle East crisis extended to Iran’s energy infrastructure as Israel launched an attack on a giant gas field in the Persian Gulf, threatening further turmoil for markets.

Events

52 h. ago British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7 leaders’ summit in Alberta. The summit starts Sunday against a backdrop of mounting tensions and violence in the Middle East triggered by Israel’s attack on Iranian missile and nuclear sites on Friday. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is hosting the […]

Politics

53 h. ago Canadians urged to ’avoid all travel’ to Israel amid air, missile strikes with Iran

OTTAWA — The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as the country exchanges missile and air strikes with Iran. The Canadian government says it issued the warning because of Israel’s “ongoing hostilities” with Iran. Meanwhile, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has asked Canadians in the Middle East in need of emergency […]

Events

55 h. ago Three killed in Iranian missile attacks on Israel, Magen David Adom says

The Jewish state’s national emergency service stated that its two of its crew members were among dozens injured in the strikes

Events

58 h. ago Iran Fires Hundreds of Missiles at Israel as Conflict Escalates

Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in response to an unprecedented attack on its nuclear facilities, escalating a conflict between sworn enemies that threatens to engulf the oil-rich Middle East.

Events