Saudi Arabia has precautionarily shut down its strategic East-West pipeline following several attacks. As the Strait of Hormuz is already heavily disrupted, this infrastructure linking eastern fields to the port of Yanbu becomes a pressure point that markets can no longer ignore.
Brent crude has crossed the 90-dollar threshold again after renewed clashes between Washington and Tehran near the Strait of Hormuz. Behind the immediate surge lies a global question: how far can this energy shock weigh on prices, markets and Europe?
Brent has once again crossed the $90 threshold following a resurgence of clashes between Washington and Tehran near the Strait of Hormuz. Behind the immediate spike lies a global question: how long can this energy shock weigh on prices, markets, and Europe?
The European Central Bank maintains its rates, but does not promise any lasting respite. With oil again nearing $100, households, businesses, and markets are already preparing for a possible tightening in September.
ExxonMobil and Chevron have just announced nearly 26.6 billion dollars in combined quarterly profits, driven by soaring prices and refining margins. Behind this jackpot, an explosive question arises from the United States to France: who is really paying for the energy shock?
After a brief lull, Washington announces a 'heavy wave' of strikes against dozens of Iranian targets. The Strait of Hormuz, Saudi oil facilities, and maritime routes place the global economy on the brink of a new shock.
After nearly two weeks of escalation, the United States and Iran have held their fire for a second day. Oil markets reacted immediately, but no lasting peace is yet guaranteed.
Tesla and Alphabet have dragged Wall Street into its worst session in a month, as concerns over AI spending mount and Brent crosses $100. Behind the correction, two global risks converge: the cost of the technological revolution and the return of energy pressure.
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