#geopolitics

Editorial Staff Updated 10 days ago

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked - Reuters

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked Reuters

Editorial Staff Updated 10 days ago

Japan, South Korea stocks open higher as investors assess Trump's Iran war comments, extended deadline

Markets react positively amid geopolitical tensions and investor sentiment.

Editorial Staff Updated 11 days ago

Jamie Dimon highlights Iran War, private credit, and AI-driven job losses as major US risks in his annual letter

In his annual letter, Jamie Dimon outlines significant risks facing the US economy, including geopolitical tensions and technological disruptions.

Editorial Staff Updated 12 days ago

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump is set to provide an important update on the Iran war, addressing the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Editorial Staff Updated 14 days ago

Giant oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike after Trump's latest threats

An Iranian strike on a giant oil tanker near Dubai escalates tensions following recent threats from Trump.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Oil price rises and markets slide after Trump warning to Iran

Strategic angle: Rising oil prices and declining markets follow Trump's stern warning to Iran, impacting global economic stability.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Stock futures sink as Trump says U.S. on track to complete Iran objectives ‘very shortly’

Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the decline in stock futures amid geopolitical tensions.

Briefing: How High Could Gas Prices Go? What to Know About the Iran War’s Ongoing Impact

Strategic angle: An analysis of the potential rise in gas prices due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Briefing: Crude prices whipsaw on mixed signals from Iran war

Strategic angle: Oil prices searched for direction amid conflicting events related to the Iran war.

Briefing: Oil and war top financial markets worry list for an uncertain Q2 - Reuters

Strategic angle: Financial markets are increasingly concerned about the impact of oil prices and geopolitical tensions as they approach Q2.

Briefing: Stock futures jump, oil prices retreat on report Trump willing to end war

Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports a positive shift in stock futures and a decline in oil prices amid geopolitical developments.

Editorial Staff Updated 17 days ago

Iran: 3,500 US Troops Arrive in the Region

Iran threatens to target USS Abraham Lincoln as tensions escalate with the US.

Editorial Staff Updated 18 days ago

CBS News Gas and Oil Price Tracker Shows Rising Energy Costs Amid Iran War

Energy prices are on the rise as the conflict in Iran escalates, according to CBS News.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: Oil tops $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion

Strategic angle: Rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions as Iran warns of potential US military action.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: Oil Prices Continue to Climb After Trump Delays Bombing Threat

Strategic angle: The New York Times reports on the rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: Russian oil tanker nears Cuba in test of US resolve on blockade

Strategic angle: Moscow sends fuel to Cuba as humanitarian aid, raising geopolitical tensions.

Editorial Staff 23 days ago

Briefing: The global race for industrial metals and new energy minerals

Strategic angle: An in-depth look at the competition for essential resources in the energy sector.

Editorial Staff Updated 23 days ago

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack

Tensions escalate as Iran retaliates against perceived threats from Israel.

Editorial Staff 25 days ago

Briefing: If Iran war sends oil prices up 100%, here's what history says will happen to the stock market

Strategic angle: Analyzing historical data to predict stock market reactions to oil price surges due to geopolitical tensions.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Oil prices volatile after Trump's Strait of Hormuz threat

Strategic angle: Market reacts to geopolitical tensions as oil prices fluctuate.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: The Critical Minerals Report (03.22.2026): Building a ‘Critical Minerals NATO’, Iran Shockwaves, and Cobalt–Tungsten–Uranium as Barometers of Global Turbulence

Strategic angle: An in-depth analysis of critical minerals and their geopolitical implications.

Editorial Staff Updated 26 days ago

Oil prices hold above $110 as Israel, Iran target major energy infrastructure throughout the Gulf

Rising tensions in the Gulf region are impacting oil prices significantly.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: ‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy

Strategic angle: A potential conflict in Iran poses significant risks to global economic stability.

Editorial Staff Updated 27 days ago

Iran targeted but did not hit Diego Garcia base with missiles, WSJ reports

One missile failed in flight, while the other was intercepted, The Wall Street Journal reports, quoting U.S. officials.

Editorial Staff 28 days ago

Briefing: Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices

Strategic angle: The New York Times reports on the potential economic impact of recent attacks on energy infrastructure.

Editorial Staff Updated 28 days ago

Oil jumps 4% as Iranian retaliatory strikes on Qatar’s key energy facility stoke supply worries

Oil prices surged following Iranian missile strikes that damaged a crucial LNG export facility in Qatar.

Editorial Staff 28 days ago

Briefing: Oil prices retreat, bonds struggle on hawkish rate repricing as Iran war rages

Strategic angle: Market reactions intensify as geopolitical tensions impact financial stability.

Editorial Staff 28 days ago

Briefing: Oil Prices Slide as Netanyahu Signals Iran War Could End Soon

Strategic angle: Crude oil prices are experiencing a decline following statements from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the potential end of the conflict with Iran.

Editorial Staff 29 days ago

Briefing: EU leaders hunt for quick fixes to energy price spike amid Iran war

Strategic angle: EU leaders are seeking immediate solutions to the rising energy prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Editorial Staff 29 days ago

Briefing: Stocks slump on worsening war in Middle East; frail yen in focus

Strategic angle: Stocks decline amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and concerns over the yen's stability.

Editorial Staff 30 days ago

Briefing: Ecora Royalties emerges as defensive commodity play as Iran conflict roils mining sector

Strategic angle: Ecora Royalties positions itself as a stable investment amid geopolitical tensions affecting the mining industry.

Editorial Staff 30 days ago

Briefing: Oil Prices Surge as Brent-WTI Spread Blows Out on Iran Supply Risk

Strategic angle: Crude oil prices are experiencing significant fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran's supply.

Trump Bombs Iran's Kharg Island and Threatens to Hit Oil Exports

Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Briefing: Africa: What oil producers can do to counter price shocks

Strategic angle: Experts discuss how African oil-producing countries like Nigeria and Angola can respond to global shortages amid geopolitical tensions.

Trump urges other nations to help secure shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Trump calls for international cooperation to ensure safe passage in a critical shipping lane.

Briefing: Asia shares wary, oil volatile as war drags on

Strategic angle: Investors remain cautious as geopolitical tensions impact markets.

Briefing: Oil company shares soar to all-time highs as Middle East war turbocharges price per barrel

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a significant increase in oil prices, driving shares of oil companies to unprecedented levels.

Briefing: Futures Market Misreads the Hormuz Oil Shock

Strategic angle: Crude oil prices are reacting unpredictably to the recent tensions in the Hormuz Strait.

Briefing: Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security

Strategic angle: In response to geopolitical tensions, Qatar is investing in desert farming to enhance its food security.

Briefing: US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices

Strategic angle: US stocks are affected by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, leading to rising oil prices.

Briefing: If oil price shocks weren’t bad enough, Trump’s war could have other unintended consequences

Strategic angle: Exploring the potential ramifications of geopolitical tensions on oil prices and the economy.

Crude oil prices spike above $115 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to a significant increase in crude oil prices, surpassing $115 per barrel.

Briefing: After backlash, von der Leyen stresses 'unwavering' support for rules-based order

Strategic angle: Ursula von der Leyen attempts to defuse criticism by reaffirming commitment to international law.

Trump says Iran 'war is very complete,' talks to Putin: Reports

U.S. stock market indices rose on the heels of reported comments by President Donald Trump that the war against Iran could be over sooner than first expected.

Briefing: As bombs fall, gold prices rise — and Poland is taking notice

Strategic angle: Geopolitical unrest is driving private investors away from virtual instruments and towards physical bars and coins.

Oil prices soar as Iran launches more attacks across the region

Crude prices have spiked to their highest levels in at least 14 years, exceeding $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.