Oil climbs 2% amid Hormuz blockage and faltering peace talks – 21 June 2026
US-Iran Tensions Resurface: WTI Crude Tests $78 Amid Diplomatic Uncertainty Oil markets…
US and Iran make progress on Hormuz access ahead of technical talks
Diplomatic Progress in US-Iran Talks Offers Relief to Energy Markets Recent diplomatic…
Qatar contains Ras Laffan blast as cause remains unknown
Qatar’s critical energy infrastructure at Ras Laffan Industrial City faced a brief…
PCE Inflation and PMIs in Focus Following Fed’s Hawkish Shift and Iran Deal
Markets Pivot: Warsh’s Hawkish Debut and a Growing Geopolitical Calm Financial markets…
Iran signals permanent Hormuz changes as $300bn reconstruction deal confirmed
The confirmation that Hormuz will not revert to pre-war conditions introduces a…
Swiss Franc weakens as traders ramp up US rate hike bets, Vance canceled trip to talks with Iran
The USD/CHF pair advances to around 0.8075, the highest since December 10,…
The USD is lower to start the new week as Iran deal dominates and leads the markets. – 18 June 2026
The USD is lower to start the week on the back of…
Brent Crude Oil: Decline Amid US–Iran Ceasefire
The easing of geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf following the announcement…
US Defense Production Act floated to force US insurer to cover Hormuz passage, Navy escort
The bottleneck of nearly 500 vessels, including 220 oil tankers, sitting outside…
Japanese Yen struggles near 160.50 vs USD as FOMC and Iran deal loom
The USD/JPY pair ticks lower during the Asian session on Wednesday, though…
