Iran war: Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data showsShip crossings via the Strait of Hormuz were low on Monday. Six commodity ships transited the strait, a slight increase from the weekend. N...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risksOil prices climbed as Middle East war peace talks stalled significantly. Iran announced a shift to a fully offensive military posture. The ...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 17): Crude oil approaches $90 again amid no breakthrough in Iran war talks. What’s next?Over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran had not decided to resume talks with the U.S. Meanwhile, U.S. President ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Oil treads water as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slowsOil prices maintained stability as tanker movements through Hormuz showed a decline. While Brent crude futures edged up, WTI futures posted...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz shipping slows sharply after tanker attacksShipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly over the weekend. This decline followed attacks on tankers and stalled United St...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Asian refiners buy more US crude as Hormuz remains blockedAsian refiners are buying higher quantities of US crude amid Strait of Hormuz shipping concerns. South Korea's GS Caltex secured two millio...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 14): Crude oil dips below $88 despite Trump’s threat to blockade Iran indefinitely. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures were down 30 cents, or 0.34%, at $86.77 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 34 cents ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
India’s July trade deficit widens to $31.98 bn from $30.43 bn in JuneIndia’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $31.98 billion in July from $30.43 billion in June, exceeding economists’ estimate of $30.20 b...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Global Market: European stocks gain as lower oil prices offer relief amid Middle East tensionsEuropean shares edged higher as easing oil prices offered some relief, though stalled US-Iran peace efforts and Strait of Hormuz disruption...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
US says more oil is leaving Middle East. Is it really?US Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims nearly nine million barrels daily leave the Strait of Hormuz. Vessel tracking services, however, re...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 12): Crude oil reclaims $90 again after fresh attacks on ships. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures were up 72 cents, or 0.81%, at $89.63, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.9...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Oil rises as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concernsOil prices increased Wednesday morning due to Middle East supply worries. Attacks on ships fueled concerns about disruptions in vital shipp...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Dollar subdued as markets await US inflation data for Fed cluesAs Asian markets greeted Wednesday, the dollar maintained its steadiness. Currency investors eagerly anticipated key inflation data from th...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Houthi attack on small cargo ship in Red Sea kills four crew membersA cargo ship was attacked by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, killing four crew members. The Tanzania-flagged Tihamah was hit by an unknown pr...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic slumps to six vessels as US-Iran peace hopes fadeShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased recently. This decline coincides with fading hopes for a peace de...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Global Market: European shares hold steady as Hormuz uncertainty keeps oil prices elevatedEuropean shares were broadly flat on Monday as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept oil prices elevated. Investors awaited key econom...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talksShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased this week. Markets are closely watching Iran and Oman talks for w...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST