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Oil prices fallout: OPEC producers boost output after Iran strikes

Oil prices fallout: OPEC producers boost output after Iran strikes

A coalition of OPEC, Russia and allied oil-producing nations agreed Sunday to boost output by a larger-than-expected amount in a move that could help offset any shortfall from Iran amid this weekend’s strikes.Why it matters: The OPEC+ boost of 206,000 barrels per day is an early sign of how producers and companies will respond to

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Alberta’s reliance on oil revenues means that when prices fall, the economy follows

Alberta’s reliance on oil revenues means that when prices fall, the economy follows

Edmonton · Analysis The Alberta government’s new budget projects years of deficits due to slumping oil prices. Some experts say the province’s predictions for price recovery may be optimistic. Province’s predictions for price recovery may be optimistic, some experts say Taylor Lambert · CBC News · Posted: Mar 01, 2026 8:00 AM EST | Last

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Investors tremble as Iran risks oil price spiral with attack on Strait of Hormuz 

Investors tremble as Iran risks oil price spiral with attack on Strait of Hormuz 

Saturday 28 February 2026 10:45 am Trump’s attack could lead Iran to cause a new oil price surge. (Image: Getty) City analysts and policymakers are on edge as a possible attack by Iran on the Strait of Hormuz could send oil prices spiralling. Investors fear a new inflationary shock could hit major economies including the

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Netanyahu announces joint US-Israel operation over Iran; Indian experts flag oil price spike

Netanyahu announces joint US-Israel operation over Iran; Indian experts flag oil price spike

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel, in coordination with the United States, launched a joint military operation against Iran, citing the need to eliminate what he called an “existential threat” posed by Tehran’s regime and its nuclear ambitions. Netanyahu framed the coordinated offensive as a decisive step to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear

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The Week Ahead: What Investors Need to Know About Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speakers and Tariff Court Ruling

The Week Ahead: What Investors Need to Know About Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speakers and Tariff Court Ruling

TLDR Nvidia reports Q4 earnings Wednesday, the first major test of AI spending sentiment in 2026 The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s IEEPA tariff regime in a 6-3 ruling; markets reacted with modest gains Trump will deliver his State of the Union on Tuesday, likely addressing tariff replacements and economic policy Oil prices are up

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Stolen Ambulance Doused in Gasoline Rammed into Idaho ICE Office Facility, Suspect Flees

Stolen Ambulance Doused in Gasoline Rammed into Idaho ICE Office Facility, Suspect Flees

A search is underway for the person who stole an ambulance from St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho, and used the vehicle to crash into a nearby office building that houses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. According to police, the suspect had poured gasoline or another unknown accelerant throughout the stolen vehicle before fleeing

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USD/CAD holds ground near 1.3650 as Oil prices decline

USD/CAD holds ground near 1.3650 as Oil prices decline

USD/CAD moves little after registering modest losses in the previous session, trading around 1.3640 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair inches higher as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) struggles amid lower Oil prices, reflecting Canada’s role as the largest crude exporter to the United States (US). West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price trades

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