Oil Futures Post Weekly Gains on Middle East Escalation Fears
Oil futures rose as fears of Middle East conflict escalation increased concerns about future regional supply.
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Oil futures rose as fears of Middle East conflict escalation increased concerns about future regional supply.
Oil prices rose Friday, closing the week with solid gains as the market remained on edge over the possibility of Middle East conflict escalation, renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure.
Bitcoin rose 0.9% to $82,468 after touching a two-and-a-half-week low, as risk appetite improved on hopes of diplomatic progress in the Middle East conflict. The move also came as oil prices eased and the dollar softened.
German shares fell as oil prices jumped on rising Middle East conflict concerns and bond yields moved higher amid inflation and rate fears.
Silver climbed to around $66 an ounce on Friday, its highest level in more than a week, as falling oil prices eased concerns over persistent inflationary pressures. Gains were limited by a stronger dollar, which remained supported after the US Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 bps on Wednesday and signaled further inc
Semafor Signals reports peace talks between Gulf nations and Iran were called off and that Saudi Arabia closed a pipeline after drone attacks, amid intensifying fighting in Yemen and fears of broader disruption to regional energy flows and maritime routes.
Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM ) shares are trading higher Wednesday afternoon as global crude oil benchmark futures spike following a sharp escalation in Middle East geopolitical conflicts. ExxonMobil Holdings stock is gaining positive traction. What’s driving XOM shares up? Geopolitical Escalation Sparks Crude Oil Rall