3 Inflation-Fighting Stocks Built for Higher Oil Prices Inflation resistant stocks provide consitent cash flow and capital returns, helping to reduce portfolio volatility and enhance total returns over time. MarketBeat · Jun 21
The Oil Trade May Not Be Over: 3 Energy Stocks to Watch Oil markets may remain tight through summer despite the Strait of Hormuz reopening, positioning XOM, COP, and VLO for windfall profits and accelerated capital returns. MarketBeat · Jun 21
Ceasefire hopes between US and Iran drag oil prices lower: What lies ahead? The recent decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fading fears of supply disruptions. Earlier, markets had priced in worst-case scenarios, including a prolonged conflict and potential blockage of critical energy trade routes. However, as ceasefire negotiations progressed, traders began unwinding these risk premiums. The Economic Times · Jun 20
FTSE 100 dips as bonds struggle after Burnham win The FTSE 100 closed down 36.43 points, 0.4%, at 10,363.27. Evening Standard · Jun 19
Oil Prices Muted As U.S.-Iran Talks In Switzerland Get Postponed Oil prices were largely muted on Friday amid uncertainty over negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to fully cease hostilities and address Tehran's nuclear ambitions. International Business Times · Jun 19
How Global Geopolitics Shape Oil and Gas Investing: What Investors Need to Keep in Mind Investors should look at energy investing as a strategic asset class influenced by policy, security, infrastructure and capital discipline. Kiplinger · Jun 19
Holiday Halt: S&P 500, Nasdaq to remain closed for Juneteenth today after busy 'triple witching' session US financial markets will be closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth, granting investors a long weekend. This federal holiday's observance advanced the quarterly "triple witching" derivatives expiration to Thursday, June 18. The compressed schedule led to heightened trading activity as investors adjusted positions before the holiday break. The Economic Times · Jun 19
Gold prices dip below Rs 1.50 lakh/10g; silver cracks Rs 20K/kg in 2 days amid strong dollar, inflation worries. Should you sell? Gold and silver prices tumbled on MCX on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance. Silver futures fell 2.3% to ₹2.32 lakh/kg, while gold futures dropped ₹2,269 to ₹1.49 lakh per 10 grams. The decline extended a sharp selloff from the previous session, taking… The Economic Times · Jun 19
Oil falls as supply starts moving through Strait of Hormuz Oil prices dipped Friday as tankers resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran peace deal. The agreement is expected to release millions of barrels of oil and lift sanctions, increasing global supply. While some producers are ready to resume exports, ongoing conflict in Lebanon casts doubt on… The Economic Times · Jun 19
Stocks Rally on Middle East Peace, Apple-Intel Deal: Stock Market Today Investors, traders and speculators set aside their worries about interest rates to celebrate peace in the Middle East and AAPL-INTC again. Kiplinger · Jun 18
OPEC Chief Rejects IEA's Oil Glut Warning as Strait of Hormuz Reopens OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has pushed back against forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that the global oil market is headed toward a major supply glut. International Business Times · Jun 18
Brent crude oil price touches pre-Iran war lows after ceasefire deal Oil prices have fallen significantly. This is due to a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift sanctions. This is expected to boost global oil supply. Analysts anticipate a gradual recovery in oil flows. Some experts believe prices… The Economic Times · Jun 18
Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier Stocks are rising on Wall Street, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation AAP · Jun 18
Wall Street on track to open with gains, oil falls and Intel soars on Trump post about Apple deal U.S. markets rose in premarket trading, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by speculation that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to try and reign in persistent inflation AAP · Jun 18
The Economic Times · Jun 18 India bond rally defies hawkish Fed on oil rout Indian government bonds are rallying for a sixth day. Falling oil prices are boosting investor confidence. This is happening despite a hawkish outlook from the US Federal Reserve. Expectations of a reopened Strait of Hormuz are driving oil prices down. Cheaper crude oil improves India's inflation and fiscal outlook. Foreign…
Evening Standard · Jun 18 Oil prices drop further below 80 dollars a barrel as US-Iran peace deal signed Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the peace-deal agreement.
The Economic Times · Jun 18 Stay invested, keep accumulating quality stocks: Neeraj Dewan Easing crude oil prices have boosted sentiment for Indian equities, with experts recommending accumulation of quality stocks in financials, defence, infrastructure, and metals. Investors are advised to use market dips as buying opportunities, especially in mid and small-cap segments. While inflation and monsoon concerns persist, they are seen as chances…
The Economic Times · Jun 18 Silver cracks Rs 6,300/kg; gold dips Rs 1,600/10 gm as traders fear Fed rate hike this year. Should you sell? Gold and silver prices fell sharply on MCX after the US Federal Reserve signalled a possible interest rate hike later this year while keeping rates unchanged. Higher rate expectations pressured precious metals despite easing oil prices. Analysts advised booking profits in existing long positions and waiting for fresh entry levels.
AAP · Jun 18 Aussie shares snap four-day win streak as miners weigh Miners, energy, real estate and IT stocks have dragged on the Australian stock exchange, amid a repricing of US interest rate expectations.
The Economic Times · Jun 18 Global Market Today: Asian shares gain as US-Iran deal takes effect US stock futures rose as President Trump signed an interim deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing energy concerns. This comes as the Federal Reserve signaled potential rate hikes to combat inflation, causing bond yields to climb and the yen to weaken.
International Business Times · Jun 17 Stocks Drop After Fed Officials Anticipate Potential Rate Hike This Year Stocks tumbled on Wednesday as Federal Reserve policymakers said they expect to hike interest rates once this year.
AAP · Jun 17 US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve The U.S. stock market sank after nearly half the policymakers at the Federal Reserve indicated they may want to raise interest rates before the end of the year
International Business Times · Jun 17 Trump Says Global Oil Reserves Would Have Ran Out In 4 Weeks Without Iran Deal President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that global oil reserves would have ran out in four weeks without a deal with Iran.
AAP · Jun 17 US stocks waver after Fed officials indicate an increase to rates is possible this year The U.S. stock market is wavering after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year
International Business Times · Jun 17 IEA Slashes 2026 Oil Demand Outlook Despite U.S.-Iran Agreement To Reopen Hormuz Strait In its latest Oil Market Report, the IEA agency said global oil demand growth has weakened substantially compared to the optimistic forecasts it published at the start of the year.