31 h. ago Trump trade war, Middle East tensions overshadow BRICS summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has some of his priorities, such as debates on artificial intelligence and climate change, front and centre for certain talks.

Economics

6 d. ago Oil Steadies as Dollar Eases and Middle East Tensions Simmer

Oil steadied near the lowest levels in a month as tensions flare up in the energy-rich Middle East, returning the spotlight to the fragility of a truce between Israel and Iran.

Events

8 d. ago Options Markets Show Traders Reposition as Mideast Tension Fades

Stocks hit record highs last week and energy futures retreated after Middle East tensions eased. But in some parts of the options markets, there are still signs of stress as investors position for potential geopolitical and macroeconomic upsets.

Economics

1 week ago Europe Gas Set for Biggest Weekly Drop in Two Years as Risks Ebb

European natural gas prices are headed for their biggest weekly retreat in almost two years after supply fears linked to tensions in the Middle East eased.

Economics

2 w. ago US Credit Risk Gauges Fluctuate as Middle East Tension Escalates

A key gauge of US credit risk fluctuated between gains and losses on Monday, tightening after Qatar said it intercepted missiles from Iran targeting a US military base, without any casualties.

Economics

2 w. ago Lagarde Reiterates ECB Well Placed But Monitoring Oil Swings

The European Central Bank is well placed to tackle “exceptionally high” uncertainty but will closely watch gyrations in commodities markets as tensions in the Middle East flare, President Christine Lagarde said.

Other

2 w. ago Gold Heads for First Weekly Drop in Three on Ebbing Haven Demand

Gold headed for its first weekly drop in three as easing geopolitical tension in the Middle East sapped haven demand and a Federal Reserve inflation warning raised the prospect of fewer rate cuts.

Other

2 w. ago Gold Set for First Weekly Drop in Three as Haven Demand Softens

Gold headed for its first weekly drop in three, as a slight easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East sapped haven demand and a Federal Reserve inflation warning raised the prospect of fewer rate cuts.

Other

2 w. ago European Stocks Slide for a Third Day on Geopolitical Worries

European stocks fell for a third straight session on concerns around escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as well as worries about stickier US inflation.

Economics

2 w. ago Middle East tensions boost oil prices, threaten to disrupt supply

The risk of a wider Middle East conflict has put investors on edge and boosted oil prices due to fears of a disruption in global oil supplies.

Economics

2 w. ago Donald Trump to leave G7 Summit early over Middle East tensions

'Because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. ago UN conference on Palestinian state postponed because of Middle East tensions

PARIS — A top-level UN conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians scheduled for next week has been postponed amid surging tensions in the Middle East, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. France and Saudi Arabia were due to co-chair the conference hosted by the UN General Assembly in New York on […]

Culture

3 w. ago Stocks Fall, Oil and Gold Jump as Israel Hits Iran: Markets Wrap

Oil jumped and stocks slid after Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear program sites in a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Gold advanced.

Economics

3 w. ago U.S. reduces presence of staff not deemed essential in Middle East as tensions rise

WASHINGTON — The United States is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest, the State Department and military said Wednesday. The State Department said it has ordered the departure of all nonessential personnel from […]

Other

3 w. ago U.S. reducing diplomatic, military presence in Middle East as tensions rise

The U.S. State Department said it has ordered the departure of all non-essential personnel from its embassies in Baghdad, Bahrain and Kuwait following a review.

Politics