Rather, it is geopolitical factors—specifically, escalating tensions in the Middle East—that are unsettling markets and ...

Israel launched military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, leading to a significant surge in global oil prices and increased geopolitical uncertainty.

To be sure, none of the above geopolitical risks could materialize, but even if just one or two were to occur and actually disrupt oil supply, oil prices could surge in this tight market.

Oil seems immune to what in the past - artificially, effectively and quickly - caused a surge in its ... trends and prices brings up an important question: Will geopolitics alone be able to ...

Geopolitics and the surge in the oil price are dominating markets on Friday. Brent and WTI crude oil are higher by 7% and 6% ...

The stock market opens a shortened trading week under the shadow of escalating Middle East tensions following Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear, missile and military complex early Friday. Oil prices ...

de la Merced Lauren Hirsch and Ephrat Livni Brent crude oil was ... The surge is sending ripples through the global stock and bond markets. And the prospect of higher prices at the pump and ...

Whether it's geopolitics ... It would lead to a surge in gas prices and hit many sectors that depend on oil, such as airlines. On the other hand, if the infighting causes OPEC+ to completely ...

That episode proved Saudi Arabia could surge production up to 11.6 million barrels a day. It is now just 9 million. In principle, the oil cycle is: Prices rise, companies invest in more supply ...

Despite this recent price slump, oil prices remain within a historically high band. This price surge started in around 2003 and reflects the persistent long-term growth of the key oil import ...

Oil prices could surge past $200 a barrel if Iran's oil installations are taken offline, a chief commodities expert said. Iran accounts for over 2 million barrels of crude exports per day.

Despite the geopolitical ruckus, markets saw a pullback on Tuesday after a significant surge on Monday ... providing additional tailwinds to oil prices. With the Federal Reserve’s September ...