Wed, May 08, 2024

Middle East

Wibest – Tehran: Crude oil barrels and the Iranian flag.

Tehran Fires Rockets-Oil and Petroleum Prices Act

Just in, Tehran fired more than a dozen rockets towards two Iraqi bases hosting American soldiers. Oil and petroleum prices immediately react to the devastating news about the strike. It is as if yesterday traders were taking a step back and reassessing the situation in the Middle East. Unfortunately, today, another drastic turn in the …

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Tehran: Iranian rial bills.

Tehran Weeps for the General’s Death, the Rial Crumbles

The supreme leader of Tehran wept earlier this week over the casket of General Soleimani killed by an American airstrike. Countless Iranian citizens are mourning, seeking vengeance, and calling for retaliation against the United States. Moreover, the recent tension sent ripples throughout the country, even its currency felt a massive shock. Just recently, the Iranian …

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Wibest – Tehran: Iranian rial and US dollar bills.

Tehran’s Currency Crumbles, Wrath of the US Sets In

The Iranian rial feels the stress from the constant tension between Washington and Tehran in sessions. The Trump Administration is one, if not the most stressful, hit taken by Iran and rial. Before the current heat between the two giants, the rial has significantly suffered due to the crippling tariffs and sanctions. The head of …

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Wibest – Petroleum Crude: Crude oil barrel spilling crude on a desk with US dollar bills and a calculator.

Petroleum Crude Drops as Traders Step Back and Assess

Petroleum crude prices finally drop as traders recalibrate the scope and consequences of the Middle East tension. After peaking to several month highs, oil contracts finally cooled down despite tensions still scorching hot. West Texas Intermediate or WTI crude oil contract dropped by 0.96% or 0.61 points this Tuesday’s trading sessions. Prices finally eased down …

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Wibest – Petroleum Products

Oil and Petroleum Products Surge, War Concerns Escalate

As the rift between the United States and Iran starts to heat up, oil and petroleum products hike in trading. Over the weekend, both powerhouses exchanged threats that stirred concern in the markets.   Some assets benefited from the brewing tension including safe-haven assets, oil, and petroleum products. But shares suffered a significant hit from …

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Wibest – Oil Petroleum: crude oil barrels.

Oil Petroleum Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Tighten

Oil petroleum prices jump by almost three percent in today’s trading sessions, thanks to the Middle East conflict. In previous sessions, the trade war between China and the United States drove crude prices in every direction.   WTI crude oil or West Texas Intermediate futures jumped 2.80% or 1.71 points this Friday’s trading sessions. WTI …

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Wibest – Oil and petroleum: Red crude oil barrels.

Oil and Petroleum Prices Start the New Year with Gains

Oil and petroleum prices advance with good momentum this second day of the year. Major futures – Brent and WTI crude oil contracts – are running in green territories. West Texas Intermediate futures or WTI crude oil contract rose 0.44% or 0.27 points this Thursday’s trading. WTI crude barrels now trade for $61.33, edging higher …

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