Oil prices dropped about 3% Thursday, on a report that President Donald Trump is reluctant to resume full-scare war with Iran despite recent clashes. West Texas Intermediate futures declined 3.1% to close at $93.04 per barrel. Brent futures, the international benchmark, lost 2.8% to settle at $95.03 per barrel. Trump told his aides that the …
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Open newsletter. Traders in Asia are evaluating another round …
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 25, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday after the latest ADP report came in stronger than expected and as oil prices saw gains. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note — …
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The Sea Voyager crude oil tanker anchored off the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, US, on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Tim Rue | Bloomberg | Getty Images Oil prices rose Monday after Israel ordered troops to push deeper into Lebanon, renewing concerns that clashes with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group could threaten a …
Oil prices fell Friday after President Donald Trump said he is meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a final determination about an agreement with Iran. U.S. West Texas Intermediate oil prices lost 1.73% to close at $87.36 per barrel. Brent crude prices, the international benchmark, fell 1.77% to settle at $92.05 per …
A “double scar” of past inflation woes and geopolitical trauma is warping how consumers view the economy and threatening a drop-off in retail spending, new research from the European Central Bank showed. According to ECB researchers, euro area households have become more sensitive to the financial consequences of the Iran war due to cumulative economic …
Global oil prices have tumbled by around 20% from 2026 highs as investors have grown increasingly optimistic on prospects for a long-lasting ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, which would unlock shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude was down 1.2% on the final trading day of the month, at $92.56, as of …
U.S. President Donald Trump (C-L) speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today’s edition of the Daily Open newsletter. In some ways, we end the …
President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to today’s edition of the Daily Open newsletter. After weeks of paused action …