Global Markets Rise as Oil and Dollar Gain Amid Inflation and Iran Tensions

Global equities showed modest gains on Thursday as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against persistent U.S. inflation data and a resilient labor market. MSCI’s global stock index rose 0.37%, recovering from previous sessions’ losses, even as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a potential military response to Iranian energy infrastructure following regional … Read more

Oil Futures Disconnect Signals Impending Price Spike

Global oil inventories are nearing critical lows as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has removed approximately 13 million barrels per day (bpd) from the market, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA). While futures traders have largely bet on a swift diplomatic resolution, industry leaders at Exxon and Chevron warn … Read more