oil prices

The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% while revising inflation projections higher, signaling only two cuts through 2027 amid economic uncertainty.

Oil prices decline on Trump's report that Iran seeks deal to end U.S.-Israel conflict; Iraq restarts pipeline exports, bypassing Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions.

U.S. oil companies poised for $60B+ in extra free cash flow as WTI and Brent crude remain elevated due to Iran supply concerns.

Oil prices surge to $98 amid Israeli strike on Iran's gas facility; stock markets decline as February inflation data adds pressure ahead of Fed decision.

Economist Ed Yardeni argues elevated oil prices pose less threat to the U.S. economy due to energy efficiency gains and petroleum independence, while corporate earnings remain robust amid Iran tensions.

Sen. Warren criticizes Trump over $400M White House renovation while gas prices surge 27% amid Iran tensions. Diesel exceeds $5 nationwide, costing Americans $1.5 billion in excess fuel costs.

Iran conflict risks disrupting global auto sales, with Chinese automakers facing direct Middle East exposure. Oil supply concerns could boost EV demand if prices spike significantly.

Iran conflict creates 32-percentage-point market divergence: energy and defense up 17.5%, while airlines and logistics down 15.4%, as prediction markets signal six additional weeks of Strait disruption.

Stock futures fell 0.43-0.84% after U.S. allies rejected Trump's Hormuz naval deployment call. Oil surged 4.72% on supply concerns. Fed expected to hold rates steady in March.

S&P 500 surges 1% as volatility drops and oil slides, but technical barriers and descending triangle patterns threaten sustained gains.

ECB and BoE set to announce rates amid weakening industrial production, energy spikes, and geopolitical turmoil. Lufthansa shares plunge 6.3% on strikes and Middle East tensions.

TotalEnergies halts Qatar, Iraq, and UAE operations due to regional conflict, impacting 15% of production but only 10% of cash flow.

S&P 500 faces tariff headwinds, geopolitical risks, and midterm uncertainty in 2026. History shows 50-50 odds of 19%+ decline in election years, warranting defensive positioning.

WTI crude surged past $100/barrel on March 16, 2026, driven by Trump's Iran threats and Hormuz closure, climbing 50% since February despite massive strategic reserve releases.

S&P 500 down just 3.59% since February 28 war onset. Bullish earnings estimates persist despite war risks and elevated oil prices favoring dollar strength.

MPLX declines 1% despite oil prices surging near $100/barrel as the midstream company operates volume-based logistics with limited commodity exposure. Better viewed as 7%+ income investment than oil price hedge.

Oil near $100 tempts investors into energy stocks, but disciplined analysis of balance sheets, cash flows and value-chain positioning beats panic buying strategies historically.

Occidental Petroleum rose 9% while Brent crude surged 70% on Iran tensions, signaling market skepticism about sustained high prices due to U.S. strategic reserves and Strait of Hormuz stabilization efforts.

Oil prices hit $88 per barrel amid Iran tensions. Devon Energy and Diamondback Energy offer compelling long-term value with sub-$50 break-even costs and strong dividends.

U.S. stocks fell as oil approached $100/barrel amid Iran conflict disruptions. S&P 500 dropped 0.61%, Nasdaq 0.93%, with Fed rate cuts unlikely.