Saudi Aramco’s chairman calls for “energy realism” As the world grapples with the greatest oil shock in history, Saudi Aramco's Chairman calls for "energy realism" Fortune · Jun 23
Oil Price Today (June 23): Crude oil near $78 per barrel as investors track flows through Hormuz. What’s next? Brent crude futures rose 24 cents, or 0.38%, to $78.15 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 33 cents, or 0.46%, to $74.19 a barrel as of 0026 GMT. The Economic Times · Jun 23
Oil Price Today (June 22): Crude oil rises above $80 as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again. What are experts saying? Brent crude futures rose 54 cents, or 0.67%, to $81.11 a barrel, after briefly touching $82.30 at the start of trading. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained $2.02, or 2.64%, to $78.62 a barrel ahead of the contract's expiry later on Monday. The Economic Times · Jun 22
Oil Price Today (June 19): Crude oil falls, heads for 9% weekly loss as shipping in Hormuz Strait begins. What are experts saying? Brent crude slipped toward $79 a barrel and is down more than 9% for the week. West Texas Intermediate for August was trading near $76 a barrel. This comes after tankers carrying previously stranded cargoes started moving through the waterway on Thursday, while Kuwait said it would begin increasing production. The Economic Times · Jun 19
Oil Price Today (June 17): Crude oil dips below $80, near 3-month low ahead of US-Iran agreement. Will liquid gold fall more? The interim agreement, expected to be signed on Friday, would grant Tehran significant economic incentives, including the immediate ability to resume oil sales. The Economic Times · Jun 17
Oil Price Today (June 16): Crude oil rebounds after 5% plunge as traders await US-Iran peace deal details. Where are prices headed? The rebound followed a sharp selloff on Monday, when oil prices tumbled nearly 5% to their lowest closing level since March 4. The decline came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding had been agreed to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The Economic Times · Jun 16
Here's how SpaceX’s debut stacks up against other major IPOs After a strong start, questions remain on how the company will reach profitability. Fortune · Jun 15
Crude Oil Price Today (June 15): Oil hits March lows, down 4% as US, Iran agree peace deal. What are experts saying? Brent Crude oil price : Brent crude futures fell $3.58, or 4.10%, to $83.75 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude declined $4.01, or 4.72%, to $80.87. Both benchmarks had already fallen more than 3% on Friday. The Economic Times · Jun 15
Live updates from SpaceX IPO debut: SpaceX valuation at over $2 trillion as stock closes at $161.11 following record first day of trading After 24 years of anticipation, the SpaceX IPO finally debuted at just over $150 a share, turning Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire. Fortune · Jun 12
BPCL, HPCL, IOCL shares rally up to 4% as oil prices hit two-month low. What are experts saying? Indian oil marketing stocks surged as crude oil prices dropped to a two-month low amid reports of a potential US-Iran peace deal. HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL shares gained significantly on Friday. Experts, however, caution that full oil market normalization could take years even if a deal is reached. The Economic Times · Jun 12
Oil Price Today (June 9): Crude oil falls 1% as Israel and Iran pause strikes. Where is liquid gold headed? Oil prices eased in early Tuesday trading after Iran and Israel indicated a pause in hostilities, reducing immediate concerns over supply disruptions. However, both countries kept the door open for renewed military action despite agreeing to halt attacks following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump. The Economic Times · Jun 9
Oil Price Today (June 8): Crude oil flares up 5% as Israel attacks Iran, Lebanon in latest escalation. What's next? Oil prices surged 5% on Monday after Israel launched fresh strikes on Lebanon, raising fears of renewed Middle East tensions and potential disruptions to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude climbed to $92.64 a barrel, while Brent crude rose to $95.42 a barrel. The Economic Times · Jun 8
Spacex IPO is said to draw more orders than shares available SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO is already oversubscribed, signaling strong institutional demand and positioning it to become the largest listing ever. The Elon Musk-led firm may surpass Saudi Aramco’s record. Shares are priced at $135, valuing the company near $1.8 trillion, with trading expected to begin mid-June. The Economic Times · Jun 5
Oil Price Today (June 4): Crude oil slips as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire fuels Iran war peace hopes. What’s next? Oil prices dipped as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon sparked hopes for broader diplomatic progress, potentially easing U.S.-Iran tensions. The U.S. House also passed a resolution limiting President Trump's military action against Tehran. Despite these developments, analysts warn that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact global… The Economic Times · Jun 4
France 24 · Jun 3 SpaceX eyes $75 billion IPO, valuing company at $1.77 trillion SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $75 billion in an initial public offering, valuing the company at $1.765 trillion. The company will offer 555.6 million shares at $135 each, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s record $25.6 billion IPO in 2019.
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Oil Price Today (June 3): Crude oil nears $100 again as Iran launches attack in fresh escalation. What are experts saying? Middle East tensions escalated as Iran launched missiles, prompting U.S. strikes and rattling oil markets. Brent and WTI crude prices saw a notable increase. Diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington remain stalled, with mixed signals on negotiations. The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains a key focus for traders amid ongoing…
The Economic Times · Jun 2 Oil Price Today (June 2): Crude oil at $95 per barrel amid conflicting Iran war signals. What are experts saying? Oil prices held steady Tuesday, following Monday's surge, as global markets weighed U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Conflicting reports emerged regarding negotiations, with President Trump suggesting talks continue while Iranian media indicated a halt.
The Economic Times · Jun 1 Oil Price Today (June 1): Crude oil gains over 2% as Israel attacks Iran-backed Hezbollah. What are experts saying? Oil prices surged over 2% as Israel advanced troops into Lebanon. This escalation follows peace talks and weakens hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension. Crude futures saw significant gains. The conflict, a spillover from the Iran war, has impacted global oil flows. Analysts suggest a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure…
The Economic Times · May 30 Oil prices tumble 11% for biggest weekly drop in 7 weeks. Where is liquid gold headed from here? Global markets rallied as oil prices hit seven-week lows. Hopes for a peace deal between the US, Israel, and Iran eased inflation fears. Brent crude and WTI saw sharp declines. Diplomatic efforts continue, but differing descriptions of a potential deal persist. Geopolitical tensions remain a factor. Analysts suggest restoring normal…
The Economic Times · May 29 Oil Price Today (May 29): Crude oil falls as peace deal hopes offset constant tensions. What are experts saying? Oil prices saw a slight dip on Friday. Hopes for a U.S. and Iran ceasefire extension are influencing the market. U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated progress but noted unresolved issues. Geopolitical tensions remain high. Analysts suggest a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could impact global oil markets significantly.
The Economic Times · May 28 Oil Price Today (May 28): Crude oil surges nearly 3% after Iran says it targeted US airbase in retaliation for fresh American strikes Oil prices surged as US strikes in Iran heightened fears of shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have struck a US airbase, while US forces downed Iranian drones and struck a control station. Analysts warn that even a deal may not immediately normalize shipping,…
The Economic Times · May 27 Oil Price Today (May 27): Crude oil hovers near $100 amid mixed cues on Iran war peace deal. What are experts saying? Brent crude prices remained volatile as U.S. strikes in southern Iran and mixed signals from President Trump over talks with Tehran kept traders cautious. Disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing pressure on the global oil market, with inventories declining and potential production losses mounting.
The Conversation · May 26 Canada should ban fossil fuel ads ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup When the FIFA Men’s World Cup arrives in Toronto soon, it will be accompanied by one of its highly controversial Major Worldwide Partners, Saudi Arabia’s national fossil fuel company, Saudi Aramco.
The Economic Times · May 26 Why Indian investors are looking at space economy ETFs ahead of SpaceX IPO: Subho Moulik of Appreciate decodes Indian investors are eyeing the global space economy ahead of the SpaceX IPO. With no pure-play listed space companies in India, global ETFs offer a route to invest. Investors can also participate directly in SpaceX through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Experts advise separating listing excitement from investment discipline. Long-term holding…
The Economic Times · May 26 Oil Price Today (May 26): Crude oil nears $100 as US strikes southern Iran. What are experts saying? Oil prices saw a jump on Tuesday. This followed U.S. military strikes in southern Iran. Tensions remain high as a deal to end the conflict appears uncertain. Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy flows. Discussions are ongoing for a potential agreement. Analysts warn of…