Host Kristen Bell, Chase Infiniti and Claire Danes were among the crowd at the 32nd Actor awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday Continue reading...
Host Kristen Bell, Chase Infiniti and Claire Danes were among the crowd at the 32nd Actor awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday Continue reading...
FrankRamspott/E+ via Getty Images Crude prices posted their biggest surge in four years after the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies. Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) climbed as much as 13%, briefly topping $82 a barrel, its highest level since early 2025, while West Texas Intermediate ( CL1:COM ) approached $72. Shipping ...
FrankRamspott/E+ via Getty Images Crude prices posted their biggest surge in four years after the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies. Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) climbed as much as 13%, briefly topping $82 a barrel, its highest level since early 2025, while West Texas Intermediate ( CL1:COM ) approached $72. Shipping activity through the narrow waterway off Iran’s coast, which carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil and significant volumes of liquefied natural gas, has slowed dramatically as tanker operators and traders paused movements amid escalating hostilities. Although Iranian officials said the strait remains open, they reported attacks on several tankers. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces had destroyed multiple Iranian naval vessels and indicated military operations would continue. The flare-up marks a sharp escalation for energy markets. After U.S. and Israeli strikes across Iran killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Tehran retaliated against Israel and U.S.-linked targets across the Gulf, including sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. OPEC+ moved ahead with a previously scheduled plan to raise production quotas next month by 206,000 barrels a day, a modest increase that represents less than 0.2% of global demand. Analysts at Citigroup said they expect Brent to trade between $80 and $90 in the near term, assuming either a leadership shift in Iran or a relatively swift de-escalation within a week or two. A prolonged conflict, however, could push prices higher. Despite earlier forecasts of a global oil surplus, geopolitical risk has tightened the market this year. If elevated prices persist, the resulting jump in energy costs could fuel inflation, complicating policy decisions for central banks including the Federal Reserve. Iran produces about 3.3 million barrels per day, roughly 3% of global output, but its strategic position along the S...