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Oil prices rise above $100, North American stock market holds steady as U.S.-Iran tensions continue
Brent crude oil, the international standard, hovered around $100 US a barrel on Monday — up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. North American markets were mostly flat as of midday, after dipping earlier in the morning.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/markets-april-13-9.7161390?cmp=rss

Nonilex 1d ago

#Oil #prices rise after #Trump threatens to block passage through #StraitOfHormuz

#BrentCrude, the international benchmark, was up 8%, at about $102. #US #crude was up 8% to $104.

Dow futures sank 1.04%, or 502 points. S&P 500 futures were down 1%, & Nasdaq futures declined 1.15%.

#idiocracy #kakistocracy #TrumpsWar #IranWar #Iran #war #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #NationalSecurity #inflation #economy #affordability #CostOfLiving #oil #energy #EnergyCrisis
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/12/business/oil-prices-iran-war

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices topped $100 a barrel again on Sunday after President Donald Trump said the US would blockade “any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” threatening to further disrupt oil flows.

CNN

KAPUALabs 2d ago

Why is the oil market splitting in two? Physical Brent trades at a premium to futures as geopolitical risk creates a $4-6/bbl dislocation. This reveals how markets price uncertainty in real-time. Analysis: https://post.kapualabs.com/yckvjed7 #OilMarkets #BrentCrude #Geopolitics #MarketAnalysis

KAPUALabs 2d ago

Geopolitical shock analysis: The US-Iran ceasefire created a new $70/bbl floor for Brent crude. Markets now price persistent Gulf vulnerability after prices surged to $120 then fell 15%. Backwardation exceeded Gulf War levels. Full analysis: https://post.kapualabs.com/yby5v5fw #OilMarkets #Geopolitics #BrentCrude #EnergyMarkets

KAPUALabs 3d ago

📈 New analysis: The 2026 Iran conflict has permanently reshaped oil markets. Brent crude ($BRENT) now trades with a $100+ floor—a structural geopolitical risk premium. Physical markets hit $144+ during Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Dive into the data: https://post.kapualabs.com/36rye6w6 #Geopolitics #EnergyMarkets #BrentCrude

Mathrubhumi English 5d ago

Crude oil prices fall sharply after the US-Iran two-week ceasefire agreement, easing geopolitical tensions and boosting global equities https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/crude-oil-prices-plunge-us-iran-ceasefire-kw7epitm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CrudeOilPrices #BrentCrude #OilPriceCrash #USIranCeasefire

Ricardo Harvin 6d ago

RE: https://mastodon.online/@quiosque/116361660887019828

#OperationBrentCrude

Shale oil is very profitable again and it's likely that even heavy, dirty, #Venezuelan oil extraction and refining is profitable with Brent Crude priced this high.

Distraction from the #EpsteinFiles is a coincidental bonus and absolutely *NOT* a primary reason we're attacking Iran.

#ShaleOil #TarSands #Oil #Venezuela #BrentCrude #OPEC #US #Israel #Canada

TheBadPlace Apr 6

Times of India | Stock market today (April 6, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in BSE Sensex and Nifty50 today? Check list

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 787.30 points, or 1.07%, to settle at 74,106.85. During the session, it climbed as much as 887.91 points, or 1.21%, to 74,207.46. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 255.15 points, or 1.12%, to close at 22,968.25, nearing the 23,000 mark. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.71% to USD 108.3 per barrel, offering some relief to markets. Asian markets ended mostly higher, with South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei 225 closing in the green, while Hong Kong and Shanghai markets remained shut for a holiday.

Nifty50 top gainers: Trent (7.98%), Shriram Finance (4.09%), Axis Bank (3.96%), Adani Enterprises (3.71%), Titan Company (3.64%), SBI Life (3.55%), Larsen & Toubro (3.18%), UltraTech Cement (3.16%), Bajaj Finance (2.91%), InterGlobe Aviation (2.84%). Nifty50 top losers: Reliance Industries (-3.40%), ONGC (-1.87%), Max Healthcare (-1.38%), Eicher Motors (-0.81%), JSW Steel (-0.68%).

BSE Sensex top gainers: Trent (7.98%), Axis Bank (3.96%), Titan Company (3.64%), Larsen & Toubro (3.18%), UltraTech Cement (3.16%), Bajaj Finance (2.91%), InterGlobe Aviation (2.84%), HDFC Bank (2.68%), Kwality Wall’s (2.23%). BSE Sensex top losers: Reliance Industries (-3.40%). Domestic equities staged a strong rally as value buying gained traction across the board. Crude prices softened marginally on reports of ceasefire efforts, while encouraging provisional banking data supported interest in rate-sensitive segments. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 9,931.13 crore on Thursday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 7,208.41 crore, as per exchange data.

#bsesensex #nifty50 #brentcrude #trent #axisbank

Stock market today (April 6, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in BSE Sensex and Nifty50 today? Check list - The Times of India

India Business News: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty staged a sharp rebound on Monday after early losses, supported by a correction in crude oil prices and strong buyin.

The Times of India