NZ Business Confidence Drops as Fuel Costs Rise, ANZ Survey Finds
Rising fuel costs chipped away at New Zealand business confidence in September, easing the headline index down to 52 amid ongoing global market pressures.
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Standard Chartered Hikes Long-Term Oil Price Forecasts Despite Export Rebound
Global oil prices pulled back on Tuesday as investors weighed recovering Middle Eastern production against ongoing regional conflict.
Australian Inflation Leaps to 4% Amid Fuel and Building Surges
Australian annual inflation accelerated to 4% in August, driven by surging fuel costs and persistent home building pressures.
Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Strikes From Iraq
Saudi Arabia temporarily closed its critical East-West pipeline after drone strikes sparked fires south of Medina on September 10, 2026.
US Stocks Slide as Oil Prices Rise and Treasury Yields Climb
Global financial markets faced intense pressure on August 3, 2026, as rising oil prices touched around $81 a barrel amid Middle East shipping concerns, Treasury yields climbed…
Iran War 6-Month Toll: Oil Hits 100 and Global Prices Surge
Marking six months of conflict since U.S.
Trump Says US Navy Cleared All Mines From Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy has cleared all mines from the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any new mine placement will result in immediate destruction.
Oil Prices Fall After Trump Cancels Iran Strikes
Global oil prices tumbled sharply on Monday, with U.S. crude dropping 6% to $79.60 per barrel and Brent crude falling to around $83.40 per barrel.
Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Talks Stall and Hormuz Shipping Slows
Global oil prices rose on Monday as geopolitical tensions intensified, with Brent crude reaching $89.20 per barrel. Rising Geopolitical Risk and Crude Prices Energy markets reacted … Read more
US Stock Market Edges Down as Oil Prices Rise Amid Hormuz Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures traded mostly flat as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. S&P 500 futures edged … Read more