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Nasdaq Futures Drop 1.3% as Chip Selloff Deepens

Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.3% as a chip stock selloff deepened and Brent crude rebounded on Middle East tensions. Investors are on edge ahead of CPI inflation data that could further shift expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Stocks Rise as Oil Dips, Iran Deal Watched

US stocks edged higher as Brent crude fell 1.71% to $92.11 per barrel, easing inflation pressure on markets. Traders are holding back on bigger moves while awaiting clarity on a potential Iran truce deal.

Brent Tops $100 on US-Iran Hormuz Risk

Brent crude crossed $100 a barrel after fresh US strikes on Iran and Tehran's warnings raised the risk of disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, the route for roughly a fifth of global oil trade. The move reverses optimism around a US-Iran deal and raises inflation risk for oil-importing economies.

Oil Jumps $4 as Trump Rejects Iran Peace Response

Oil surged over $4 a barrel Monday after Trump called Iran's response to a US peace proposal "unacceptable," keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and global supply tight. The Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing on Wednesday is now the key near-term catalyst for a potential resolution.

Brent Crude Hits $104 as US-Iran Talks Collapse

Brent crude jumped $3.18 to $104.47 a barrel after US-Iran peace talks collapsed, adding to Friday's gains for a roughly 4% two-day rally. The breakdown removes the prospect of fresh Iranian supply and adds a geopolitical risk premium to oil markets.

GIFT Nifty Dips; Brent Crude Tops $100 on US-Iran Strikes

GIFT Nifty is trading around 45 points below Thursday's Nifty 50 close, signalling a mildly weak open for Indian equities. A bigger concern is Brent crude surging past $100 a barrel after fresh US strikes on Iran, which could pressure India's import bill, the rupee, and fuel-sensitive sectors.

US-Iran Clashes in Hormuz Lift Brent Crude

US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent crude prices higher. The strait carries roughly 20% of global oil supply, so any sustained disruption risks fuel price increases across major importing economies including India.

Oil Drops 12% as Iran Weighs US Peace Proposal

Brent crude fell as much as 12% to $96.75 a barrel and WTI dropped up to 13% after Iran indicated it was weighing a new US proposal to end the war. The prospect of a diplomatic deal raised expectations that Iranian oil exports, currently curtailed by sanctions, could return to global supply.

Rupee Hits All-Time Low at 85.23 vs Dollar

The Indian rupee fell 39 paise to close at an all-time low of 85.23 against the dollar, pressured by Brent crude near $110 per barrel and persistent foreign capital outflows. Higher oil import costs and a stronger dollar are the core drivers.

Brent Crude Tops $114 on Hormuz Tanker Strike

Crude oil surged more than 5% on May 4 after a tanker was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude past $114 a barrel. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over control of the waterway, through which roughly 20% of global oil supply flows daily, are driving the price spike.

Crude Jumps 2.5% as US-Iran Talks Stall

Crude oil prices rose nearly 2.5% on Monday after US-Iran peace talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz stayed shut, squeezing global supply. Goldman Sachs raised its Brent Q4 forecast to $90 per barrel, signalling tighter conditions ahead.

Brent Crude Tops $110 on US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Fears

Brent crude rose to $111.59 a barrel on May 1 as US-Iran tensions and a blocked Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil supply. Prices have already crossed $120 for the first time in four years, raising fresh inflation concerns globally.

Brent Crude Hits Four-Year High on Iran War Fears

Brent crude hit $126.41 a barrel on Thursday, its highest since March 2022, before pulling back to $114.07 as volatility from the US-Iran war rattled oil markets. Supply disruption fears have pushed both Brent and WTI to four consecutive months of gains. No specific catalyst triggered the afternoon retreat, with

Brent Crude Near $111 on Hormuz Blockade Fears

Brent crude surged above $111 a barrel and WTI near $106, posting a roughly 12% weekly gain. The rally is driven by fears of a Strait of Hormuz blockade after President Trump intensified his rhetoric on the issue. A disruption there would cut off a major share of global oil supply with no easy alternative route.

Brent Crude Tops $126, U.S. Gas Prices Jump

Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel on Thursday, its highest wartime peak in over a decade, while U.S. gasoline hit $4.30 a gallon. The spike raises inflation pressure globally and squeezes consumer budgets. Markets are watching whether producers can raise output fast enough to ease prices.

Trump Ties Hormuz Blockade to Iran Nuclear Deal

Brent crude is near $120 a barrel after Trump said the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue until Iran agrees to a nuclear deal. The Strait carries about 20% of global oil supply, making the standoff a direct threat to energy markets worldwide.

Brent Crude Hits $120 on Iran Supply Fears

Brent crude hit $120 a barrel Thursday as U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports tightened and nuclear negotiations stalled. Sustained supply disruption from Iran, a major producer, is driving the rally. Markets are watching whether diplomacy restarts or sanctions enforcement intensifies.

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Oil hits pre-war level as supply fears ease

Brent crude fell to $73.98 and WTI dropped below $70 on Wednesday as 20 million barrels cleared the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours and the US authorised Iranian oil sales.

2d ago · 4 min · Markets

Brent Reclaims $100 As Oil Market Sees Uncertainty In US-Iran Peace Talks

Brent crude crossed $100 a barrel after fresh US strikes on Iran and Tehran's warnings raised the risk of disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, the route for roughly a fifth of global oil trade. The move reverses optimism around a US-Iran deal and raises inflation risk for oil-importing economies.

1mo ago · 3 min · Markets

Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal

Oil surged over $4 a barrel Monday after Trump called Iran's response to a US peace proposal "unacceptable," keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and global supply tight. The Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing on Wednesday is now the key near-term catalyst for a potential resolution.

1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs

Oil prices jump as US, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz

US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent crude prices higher. The strait carries roughly 20% of global oil supply, so any sustained disruption risks fuel price increases across major importing economies including India.

1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs

Oil and gas plunge as Iran weighs new US proposal to end war

Brent crude fell as much as 12% to $96.75 a barrel and WTI dropped up to 13% after Iran indicated it was weighing a new US proposal to end the war. The prospect of a diplomatic deal raised expectations that Iranian oil exports, currently curtailed by sanctions, could return to global supply.

1mo ago · 2 min · Markets

Oil retreats after hitting four-year high

Brent crude hit $126.41 a barrel on Thursday, its highest since March 2022, before pulling back to $114.07 as volatility from the US-Iran war rattled oil markets. Supply disruption fears have pushed both Brent and WTI to four consecutive months of gains. No specific catalyst triggered the afternoon retreat, with

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

Oil Up 12% This Week: Brent Crude Near $111 As Trump Doubles Down On Hormuz Blockade

Brent crude surged above $111 a barrel and WTI near $106, posting a roughly 12% weekly gain. The rally is driven by fears of a Strait of Hormuz blockade after President Trump intensified his rhetoric on the issue. A disruption there would cut off a major share of global oil supply with no easy alternative route.

2mo ago · 1 min · Markets

Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel

Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel on Thursday, its highest wartime peak in over a decade, while U.S. gasoline hit $4.30 a gallon. The spike raises inflation pressure globally and squeezes consumer budgets. Markets are watching whether producers can raise output fast enough to ease prices.

2mo ago · 1 min · Markets

Crude nears $120 as Trump signals Hormuz blockade to continue

Brent crude is near $120 a barrel after Trump said the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue until Iran agrees to a nuclear deal. The Strait carries about 20% of global oil supply, making the standoff a direct threat to energy markets worldwide.

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs