Oil prices set for biggest weekly rise in two years on Middle East tensions
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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: US military says it hit 15 Houthi targets in Yemen; Biden says Israel should not strike Iran oil sites
Strikes were targeted at weapons systems, bases and other equipment; US president says Israeli should ‘think about alternatives’. Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent ...19 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
Oil prices mark biggest weekly rise in almost 2 years on Middle East tensions
Brent crude up almost 10% amid speculation of Israeli or Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure28 minutes ago -
Business - MarketWatch
2-, 10-year Treasury yields see biggest weekly gains in up to 2 years after ‘supernova’ jobs report
Treasury yields recorded their biggest weekly advances in up to two years on Friday after September’s nonfarm-payrolls report produced far more new jobs than expected, erasing the likelihood of ...56 minutes ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil’s weekly gain tops 9% as traders watch Israel-Iran developments
Oil futures settled higher on Friday, with U.S. and global benchmark prices posting gains of more than 9% for the week, as tensions in the oil-rich Middle East continued to flare in the wake of ...1 hour ago - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Biden discourages Israel from striking Iran's oil industry, crude posts best week in more than year
Though oil prices have surged this week on geopolitical tensions, they have risen from a low baseline.1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
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Top stories - BBC News
How worried should I be about rising oil prices?
As the conflict across the Middle East widens, rising oil prices are being closely watched.2 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Gold rally takes a pause on its way to a higher trading range
Gold futures ended lower on Friday, pressured by strength in the U.S. dollar following a stronger-than-expected September jobs report — with one analyst calling the metal’s move more of a ”pause” ...2 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
A year of war in the Middle East
Hamas attack on Israel was horrific, but the response has inflamed the region3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Oil prices climb with Israel considering strikes on Iranian oil facilities
As the Middle East waits to see how Israel will respond to Tuesday's massive missile attack by Iran, oil prices have risen over the prospect of possible Israeli strikes on Iran's oil facilities. ...4 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Dollar strengthens after US beats forecasts with 254,000 new jobs in September – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. US adds over 250,000 jobs in September, defying fears of slowdown The pound jumped as traders reacted to Huw Pill’s call for a ...5 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Is the Middle East on the brink of an ‘oil war’?
Israel is considering attacks on Iranian energy sites, for which Iran might then retaliate, affecting global supplies5 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Why oil prices haven't skyrocketed on Middle East supply fears — yet
Energy analysts have questioned whether oil markets are being too complacent about the risk of a widening conflict in the Middle East.8 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Jobs and Oil Prices Are Keeping Markets on Edge
Friday’s jobs report could bolster the view that the American economy is holding steady, but an oil price shock could undercut that sense of calm.9 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Oil Price Spikes From Middle East Conflict Get Noticed on Wall Street
Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and other energy stocks have soared as Iran-Israel tensions stay high.9 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Bank of America investor sentiment gauge sees biggest rise in 11 months
Bank of America’s bull and bear indicator just saw its biggest rise in 11 months, a sign of growing if not yet bubbly investor sentiment.10 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Oil Prices Rise on Biden’s Offhand Remarks, and U.S. Ports Reopen
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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; 18 killed in Israeli strike on West Bank, officials say
Target in Lebanese capital thought to be Hashem Safieddine, say Israeli media reports; Palestinian media say death toll largest in single West Bank attack in 24 years . Lebanon’s ambassador to the ...16 hours ago - Israel -
World - Financial Times
‘Screaming into a hurricane’: the fall of India’s most valuable start-up Byju’s
Edtech company’s legal battles from Delaware to Bengaluru have exposed corporate governance issues16 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Fresh spaces add cachet for Hong Kong’s auction scene
Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams are following Phillips into swisher sites, with architect-designed buildings that allow for different sales formats17 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices turn higher for the year on risks to crude flow in the Middle East
Oil futures finished higher for a third straight session on Thursday, prompting prices to turn higher for the year, as traders awaited Israel’s response to a missile barrage earlier this week by ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude oil jumps as Biden comments on possible Israel retaliation against Iran
Supply disruption risks are increasing as fighting in the Middle East intensifies, according to analysts.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
Bitcoin may slide to $55,000. Its next move hinges on the U.S. jobs report and Middle East tensions.
Crypto investors are closely watching the U.S. jobs report to be released on Friday and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to gauge the near-term direction of bitcoin.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates rise amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future Fed cuts
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Top stories - BBC News
Faisal Islam: Oil price rise comes at a critical point
Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Rising violence in the Middle East as Rosh Hashanah begins
Overnight, at least seven Hezbollah members were killed in an Israeli strike that hit Beirut. It comes after Israel's military said eight soldiers were killed amid intense fighting with Hezbollah ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Eurozone house prices rise for first time in more than a year
Annual increase of 1.3% in second quarter points to gradual recovery of region’s housing marketYesterday -
Business - The New York Times
The Economic Cost of a New War in the Middle East
An escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran could cause oil prices to spike and send a chill through the global economy.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
What a Middle East oil price shock could mean for US consumers
A worst-case scenario for the market could send prices spiralling into the triple digitsYesterday -