Oil prices fall 2% as US, Iran explore phased path out of war
Brent crude settled at $104.32 a barrel and WTI at $92.41. Traders also weighed talk of a possible US diesel export ban and disruptions to Saudi oil flows from Houthi attacks.
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MNI EUROPEAN MARKETS ANALYSIS: USD Supported Despite Lower Oil
* Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. UST futures are higher, but
MNI EUROPEAN OPEN: Oil Pullback Continues
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * TRUMP HAILS 'VERY GOOD' IRAN TALKS FOLLOWING ANNIHILATION THREAT - BBG: #cdbad0a1-5c8d-4cdb-9819-370162b99299 * ZELENSKY ASKS TRUMP FOR WINTER ARMS PACKAGE, EXPECTS ENERGY-CEASEFIRE PUSH - WSJ: #a4c79a68-e487-466b-a806-4885fa3200e0 * LASTING SHOCKS, FIRMING DEMAND REQUIRE FED ACTION - BARKIN - MNI
OIL: Crude Still Falling As Talks Continue, Zelenskyy & Pezeshkian To Speak
Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. Brent is down 1.1% to $98.14/b
European Briefing 23/09/2026: US And Iran Hold Lengthy Talks At UN As Diplomacy Intensifies; Oil Tanker Costs Hit Record As War Disrupts Shipping
US And Iran Officials Meet In New York To Discuss Ending The War - Witkoff: US Engaged In Lengthy Talks With Iranian Delegations At UNGA - Zelensky Says Russia Planning New Mass Attack On Ukraine - Macron Calls On Russia, Ukraine To Halt Strikes On Energy Infrastructure - Trump, Greenland And Denmark Sign Deal In Bid T
OIL: Crude Continues Falling On Supply Hopes, Diesel Prices Rise
Oil prices fell again on the prospect of an increase in global supplies as the UN meetings allow talks to take place and Saudi looks to resume flows through its east-west pipeline in coming days. President Trump and Saudi-owned Al Arabiya said that US and Iranian delegations met and talks were productive. The latter re
Yemen rebels advance as Trump 'calls off' air strikes - NYT
Houthi fighters advanced in Yemen on Monday, aiming to cut off the Red Sea coast, amid a report that U.S. President Donald Trump had called off airstrikes against the group at the last minute. The Iran-backed group's advance threatens global energy supplies.
Republican China committee chair urges tough Trump line with Xi
Moolenaar says enabling attacks 'tantamount to an act of war' Calls for redoubled efforts to block China key technologies Objections to US arms sales must be 'rejected out of hand' By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The Republican chair of the US congressional committee on China on Friday urged Preside
FACTBOX — What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week?
(Adds details on Taiwan in paragraphs 11-14) By David Brunnstrom and Joe Cash Sept 17 (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week for their second meeting this year, as the two leaders seek stability in a relationship under pressure over issues ranging from trade to Taiwan a
ROI — Trump may not see another rate cut as president: McGeever
(Repeats item that ran earlier, with no change to text. The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Sept 17 (Reuters) — As The Rolling Stones famously said, you can't always get what you want. Apparently, not even if you're the most powerful person
LS Weekend News Recap (12 — 13 Sep)
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Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, warns of response
Trump said he would rule out using a nuclear weapon against Iran and warned the U.S. would respond forcefully after Iranian retaliation.
Analyst criticizes Trump over energy promises and Hormuz claims
Wealth management firm Creative Planning ‘s Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello has criticized President Donald Trump, accusing him of failing to deliver on campaign promises and claims, including lower gas prices. A ‘Painful’ New Reality for Americans In a series of posts on X on Monday, the analyst delivered shar
Trump Media’s Paid Truth API Sparks Backlash: People Around the President Aren't Giving Him 'Good Feedback,' Says Jason Calacanis
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp’s (NASDAQ: DJT ) new premium data service is drawing scrutiny and sharp criticism over its potential to give wealthy investors faster access to President Donald Trump’s market-moving Truth Social posts. Trump Media Launches Paid Truth API Trump Media launched its "Truth API" on Satur
US: Trump Calls Off Attack on Iran
US cancels attack on Iran
Alex Jones Calls for Trump Impeachment Over Iran War: 'This Is Absolutely Out of Control'
Radio host Alex Jones called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment over the U.S. conflict with Iran, arguing the administration has exceeded its constitutional authority and is moving toward a broader war. Jones Demands Impeachment On Tuesday, Jones urged Congress to remove Trump from office, saying the president’s
Thomas Massie Says Iran War Has 'Weakened' US, Points to Depleted Oil Reserves, Missile Defenses—Araghchi Says Zelenskyy Is Dragging Europe
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) slammed the President Donald Trump administration on Sunday amid the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, saying that the situation has put the U.S. on the back foot. Iran War Weakened the U.S. In a post on the social media platform X, Massie delivered sharp criticism of Trump’s han
Kuwait Halts All Flights After Iranian Attacks; Oil Prices Spike as Regional Escalation Intensifies
Kuwait halted all flights on Saturday after Iran launched one of its heaviest barrages of missiles and drones since the Middle East conflict began. Kuwait Airways has rescheduled most of its flights due to the temporary suspension of takeoff and landing operations at Kuwait International Airport, the airline said on Sa
Exclusive: Skip USO and BNO? Louis Navellier Explains Why Traders Should 'Prefer Individual Stocks' Like PSX
As the U.S.-Iran conflict injects massive volatility into global energy markets, renowned investor Louis Navellier is urging traders to skip popular energy ETFs like United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE: USO ) and United States Brent Oil Fund LP (NYSE: BNO ) Instead, Navellier advises that investors should “prefer individua
US Briefing 15/07/2026: Trump Pledges To Escalate Attacks Until Iran Relents On Hormuz; Eurozone Industrial Production Fell Unexpectedly In
Trump Pledges To Escalate Attacks Until Iran Relents On Hormuz US Mortgage Rates Match Highest In Almost 1Y, Sales Drop Eurozone Industrial Production Fell Unexpectedly In May ECB Panetta: Resolve Is To Keep Price Expectations Anchored ECB Nagel: Will Stay Vigilant As Iran War Flares Up Again ECB s Kocher: Not Seeing S