October 14, 2026

Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian Attacks Increase

Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian Attacks Increase

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Oil prices rise as Iran deploys new tactics to target ships transiting Hormuz

Oil prices rise as Iran deploys new tactics to target ships transiting Hormuz

Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after two vessels were struck in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian officials told Reuters they were deploying new tactics to target ships, as Tehran seeks to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm elections. Brent crude futures rose 34 cents, or 0.3%, to $106.03 a barrel by

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Oil Prices Climb Above $106 as Iran Threatens More Tanker Attacks

Oil Prices Climb Above $106 as Iran Threatens More Tanker Attacks

By Irina Slav – Oct 14, 2026, 12:31 AM CDT Crude oil prices moved higher earlier today, after Iranian officials told Reuters the country’s forces were planning to further intensify strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying new tactics. Brent crude was trading at $106.37 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate was trading

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Largecap Indian stocks look attractive after correction, says Kotak Institutional Equities

Largecap Indian stocks look attractive after correction, says Kotak Institutional Equities

Largecap Indian stocks have turned attractive after the recent correction, but a sustained market recovery will depend on easing crude oil prices, softer global bond yields and stronger corporate earnings, according to Pratik Gupta, CEO and Co-Head of Kotak Institutional Equities. Gupta said the current correction has improved valuations, particularly in largecap stocks, even as

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LCQ15: Impact of oil price fluctuations on public ferry services

LCQ15: Impact of oil price fluctuations on public ferry services

LCQ15: Impact of oil price fluctuations on public ferry services ****************************************************************      Following is a question by the Hon Chan Hok-fung and a written reply by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, in the Legislative Council today (October 14): Question:      Over the past three years, international oil prices have risen sharply, resulting in

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