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Oil prices fall 7% after Iran strike on U.S. base in Qatar leaves no reported casualties

Oil prices fall 7% after Iran strike on U.S. base in Qatar leaves no reported casualties

Oil prices fell sharply Monday after a missile strike by Iran on a U.S. airbase in Qatar left no reported casualties, raising investors’ hopes that there might be a path to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East.   U.S. crude oil fell $5.33, or 7.22%, to close at $68.51 per barrel, while global benchmark […]

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Trump says ‘everyone’ should keep oil prices lower or they’re playing ‘into the hands of the enemy’

Trump says ‘everyone’ should keep oil prices lower or they’re playing ‘into the hands of the enemy’

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters upon his arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, U.S., June 20, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that “everyone” keep oil prices down or they would play “into the hands of the enemy,” as the conflict in the Middle East

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‘I’m watching! You’re playing right into…’: Trump warns ‘everyone’ to keep oil prices down

‘I’m watching! You’re playing right into…’: Trump warns ‘everyone’ to keep oil prices down

President Donald Trump on Monday issued a sharp warning to global actors to keep oil prices down as tensions escalate with Iran read more President Donald Trump on Monday issued a sharp warning to global actors to keep oil prices down as tensions escalate with Iran. Taking to Truth Social, he said, “EVERYONE, KEEP OIL

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US Strikes Iran: Oil Surges, Markets Brace for Fallout

US Strikes Iran: Oil Surges, Markets Brace for Fallout

With US strikes hitting Tehran and threats swirling around the Strait of Hormuz, investors are weighing geopolitics against portfolio stability and the potential for soaring oil prices. Strike One: Oil Spikes and Stocks Sputter The US launched precision strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities late June 21, prompting a knee‑jerk lift in oil. Brent jumped

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Bitcoin crashes as Iranian Parliament approval of Hormuz Strait closure threatens oil disruption, stokes global inflation

Bitcoin crashes as Iranian Parliament approval of Hormuz Strait closure threatens oil disruption, stokes global inflation

Home » Markets » Bitcoin crashes as Iranian Parliament approval of Hormuz Strait closure threatens oil disruption, stokes global inflation The decision still requires approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and ultimate authorization by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photo: AI/ Crypto Briefing Key Takeaways Bitcoin price dropped as Iran’s Parliament approved the closure

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Israel-Iran war, oil prices likely to be key factors for markets this week

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Investors brace for oil price spike after U.S. bombs Iranian nuclear sites

Investors brace for oil price spike after U.S. bombs Iranian nuclear sites

Open this photo in gallery: People walk in front of television screens displaying U.S. President Donald Trump’s address to the nation, on Saturday. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters A U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday could lead to a knee-jerk reaction in global markets when they reopen, sending oil prices higher and triggering a rush to

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Oil prices fall about 2% as Trump holds off on Iran strike, hopes for negotiations

Oil prices fall about 2% as Trump holds off on Iran strike, hopes for negotiations

U.S., Israel and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Oil prices fell about 2% on Friday, as President Donald Trump holds off for now on helping Israel to destroy OPEC member Iran’s nuclear program. Global benchmark Brent fell $1.84, or 2.33%, to close at $77.01 per

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