Oil climbs as Middle East tensions offset demand worries

Oil prices rose on the first trading day of 2020 as warming trade relations between the United States and China eased demand concerns, and rising tensions in the Middle East raised worries about supply......»»

Oil prices edged higher on Friday on worries about Middle East tensions, though a flagging global economic growth outlook amid the U.S.-China trade war capped gains......»»

Oil prices edged higher on Friday on worries about Middle East tensions, offset by a flagging global economic growth outlook amid the U.S.-China trade war......»»

Oil futures finish lower Friday, with U.S. prices down for the first time in three sessions but up for the week, as any potential demand worries tied to stock-market volatility were offset by supply concerns linked to Middle East tensions......»»

Oil futures are mixed Friday, with U.S. prices up a fourth straight session, on track for a weekly gain of more than 2%, as any potential demand worries tied to stock-market volatility were offset by supply concerns linked to Middle East tensions......»»

Earnings optimism may partly offset worries concerning rising bond yields and the volatile geopolitical situation in the Middle East, with the index futures trading mixed early read more.....»»

All three major U.S. stock indexes closed lower Tuesday, but still 1% or less of records, as favorable economic data was offset by worries about the possibility of war in the Middle East......»»

Oil prices kicked off the new year higher on Thursday as warming trade relations between the United States and China eased demand concerns, while rising tensions in the Middle East fueled worries about supply......»»

Oil prices kicked off the new year higher on Thursday as warming trade relations between the United States and China eased demand concerns, while rising tensions in the Middle East fueled worries about supply......»»

Oil prices climb Friday to tally a gain of nearly 4% for the week as reported progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations eased worries about energy demand, and as news of an explosion on an Iranian tanker fed tensions in the Middle East......»»

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday amid lingering Middle East tensions and after U.S. crude stocks dropped more than expected, but gains were stemmed by a fragile demand outlook amid more signs of slowing global economic growth......»»

Oil ticked higher early on Thursday after falling in the previous session as more signs of slowing global growth added to demand concerns, with Middle East tensions underpinning prices......»»

Oil prices steadied on Friday after steep losses in the previous session, supported by rising tensions between the United States and Iran, but weighed by concerns slowing economic growth could dent global oil demand......»»

Oil futures rose on Tuesday as Middle East tensions and OPEC supply cuts kept global benchmark Brent crude above $64 a barrel, while gains were limited by the U.S.-China trade dispute that has dragged on the global economy and crimped oil demand......»»

Oil futures edged up on Tuesday as OPEC supply cuts and Middle East tensions kept global benchmark Brent crude above $64 a barrel, while gains were limited by the U.S.-China trade dispute that has dragged on the global economy and crimped oil demand......»»

Oil edged further above $64 a barrel on Tuesday as OPEC supply cuts and Middle East tensions countered the U.S.-China trade dispute that has been dragging down the global economy and oil demand......»»

Oil fell on Tuesday amid worries over the outlook for demand after the latest signs that international trade disputes have been dragging on the global economy, although tensions in the Middle East offered some support to prices......»»

Oil futures climb Friday as tensions in the Middle East grow, but prices suffer their first weekly loss in three weeks as energy-demand worries persist......»»

Oil fell on Tuesday amid concerns over the outlook for crude demand, but prices were supported after Washington announced new sanctions on Iran amid mounting tensions in the Middle East......»»

Gold futures finish higher Thursday, with tightening supplies for the commodity, worries about the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising tensions in the Middle East lifting bullion prices for a second session......»»