U.S., Iran signal peace progress — but remain at odds over enriched uranium, Strait of Hormuz tolls
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said there were “good signs” that an agreement to end the Middle East conflict is in sight.
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Oil prices pull back as investors hope for U.S.-Iran deal
Iran and the U.S. have made little progress toward a deal since they agreed to fragile ceasefire last month.
How China and U.S. eased the Middle East oil shock and kept prices from spiking even higher
China and the U.S., the world’s two largest economies, wield great influence over the oil market and are using it to help plug the supply gap.
Trump says U.S. will ‘free’ ships trapped in Persian Gulf by Strait of Hormuz closure
Vessels have been largely unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for months, disrupting key supply chains.
Brent oil tops $107 per barrel after Iran peace talks stall
President Donald Trump on Saturday cancelled plans to send U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan for negotiations with Iran.
TSMC shares jump to record high as Taiwan eases single-stock investment caps for funds
TSMC, whose shares had a hit a record high on Thursday as well, last week reported a 58% increase in first-quarter profit.
‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo
American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran’s experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.
Vance heads back to the U.S. without striking a deal with Iran to bring an end to the war
Two American warships transited through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the conflict.
What this real-world oil price says about the level of stress in the energy market
Energy analysts warn that the Iran ceasefire is not likely to alleviate acute signs of stress in the physical oil market.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire relief rally lifts global assets as oil plunges below $100
A 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran sparked a broad-based relief rally across risk assets, and even buoying traditional safe havens.