Energy and Metals
Seven OPEC+ Nations Boost Oil Production Amid Global Market Chaos
Seven major oil-producing countries plan to increase their output starting this June. The group includes heavyweight producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia. They want to
OPEC+ Members Plan to Boost Oil Production Despite UAE Exit
Seven members of the OPEC+ oil coalition plan to raise their daily oil production targets starting in June. According to sources familiar with the matter
Trump Rejects New Peace Proposal From Iran as Oil Prices Stay High
United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he strongly dislikes a new peace proposal from Iran. The two countries are currently fighting in
Trump Administration Backs Away from Quick Gas Price Fix as War Drags On
Every single day, reporters and lawmakers ask President Donald Trump the same question. They want to know when American drivers will finally see lower gas
China Pushes United Nations to Keep Peacekeeping Troops in Lebanon
China wants the United Nations Security Council to rethink a major plan. The council previously decided to withdraw all peacekeeping troops from Lebanon by the
Iran Submits New Peace Proposal as Oil Prices Fluctuate
Tehran recently sent a brand new peace proposal to Pakistani mediators. The Iranian state news agency, IRNA, announced the move on Friday morning. This fresh
Oil Prices Fall as Iran Sends New Peace Proposal to Mediators
Oil prices erased their early-morning gains and turned lower on Friday. The sudden drop occurred right after Iran’s state news agency announced that Tehran had
War, Oil, and AI: How the Iran Conflict Shakes the American Economy
The war in Iran forces Americans to pay much higher prices every time they fill up their gas tanks. However, massive tax refunds and an
Iran Threatens US With Painful Strikes as Oil Blockade Sparks Global Crisis
Iran warned the United States on Thursday that any new military attacks would trigger long and painful strikes against American bases and warships. Tehran also
Oil Prices Drop Slightly but Secure Massive April Gains Amid Middle East Tensions
Oil prices dropped on Thursday, but they are still locked in solid gains for April. At 15:35 Eastern Time, global benchmark Brent crude oil futures
Pentagon Says Iran War Costs $25 Billion, But Democrats Say It’s Closer to $1 Trillion
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from American lawmakers this week. In his first appearance on Capitol Hill since the war with
Trump Weighs New Military Strikes Against Iran to Break Ceasefire
President Donald Trump plans to review fresh military options against Iran on Thursday. According to 2 sources with direct knowledge of the plans, the president
Analysts Slash European Carbon Market Price Forecasts Amid Policy Shakeups
Financial analysts just slashed their price predictions for the European Union carbon market over the next few years. They blame the massive drops on changes
The Ripple Effect: How Conflict, Supply Chains, and Inflation Disrupt the Global Economy
You pull up to the gas pump, look at the numbers on the screen, and shake your head. A few minutes later, you walk through
Trump Praises UAE Decision to Leave OPEC Amid Conflict
President Donald Trump strongly backed the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday after the nation’s shocking decision to leave the global oil cartel, OPEC. Trump spoke
Oil Prices Explode as Trump Extends Naval Blockade on Iran
Global oil prices exploded on Wednesday afternoon after peace talks in the Middle East collapsed. President Donald Trump ordered an extended naval blockade against Iran
US War in Iran Hits 25 Billion Dollar Mark as Gas Prices Soar
The United States has spent exactly 25 billion dollars on the ongoing war in Iran. A senior Pentagon official revealed this massive price tag on
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Historic Internal Disagreement
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday. The central bank held the federal funds rate steady in a range of 3.50 percent to
Putin and Trump Discuss Ceasefires During Long Phone Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump held a major phone call on Wednesday afternoon. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov shared the exact
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Collapses as US and Iran Standoff Continues
Only 6 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the last 24 hours. This narrow waterway usually handles massive global trade. The United States and
The Global Crisis: Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and the Fight for Resources and Energy Security
The undeniable reality of climate change has shifted from a distant scientific warning to an immediate, daily crisis affecting every corner of the globe. As
Iran Declares War With United States Remains Active Despite Ceasefire
The military conflict between the United States and Iran remains very much alive today. Iranian army leaders loudly declared on Tuesday that they still consider
Violence Escalates in Southern Lebanon as Drone Kills Israeli Contractor
Violence continues to tear through southern Lebanon despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. In a bloody exchange of hostilities, a drone attack killed an Israeli civilian
Gold Prices Sink as Strong Dollar and Oil Costs Spook Investors
Gold prices took a heavy hit on Tuesday, dropping to their lowest levels in nearly a month. Spot gold fell exactly 1.8 percent to close