Russian President Pushes Israel-Iran For "Sensible Restraint" Amid Rising Middle-East Tensions: "Unresolved Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Was The Root Cause..."

Oil prices shot more than 2% higher on Monday, with Brent rising above $70 a barrel, after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat to impose sanctions on Iraq amid escalating tensions with Iran in the Middle East......»»

Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after rising in the previous session on rekindled hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal and on the potential for conflict between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East after tanker attacks there last week......»»

Israel's economy is likely to suffer if there's a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East, S&P Global said. Israeli soldiers.Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesS&P Global cut its.....»»

The announcement was made by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who indicated that these measures are imminent. read more.....»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gathered his war cabinet on Monday to discuss potential responses to Iran's direct assault. read more.....»»

Defense stocks could benefit from increased international tensions after the attack on Israel by Iran. A look at the members of Congress who could have a conflict of interest. read more.....»»

The geopolitical tensions that emerged in the Middle East following Iran’s drone-and-missile attack on Israel sent cryptocurrencies into a tailspin over the weekend. read more.....»»

Associated Press/Alex Brandon The risk of conflict between the US and Iran is still very real amid the coronavirus pandemic.  President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran it would "pay a very heavy price" if US forces in the Middle East are .....»»

Gold prices are near their highest levels in nearly seven years, but analysts warn the precious metal’s haven appeal amid rising tensions in the Middle East could turn sour......»»

Treasury yields mostly hold their ground on Monday even as the prospect of a U.S.-Iran conflict unsettles investors, with Iranian leaders pledging to retaliate following a drone strike on one of their top generals......»»

AP Photo/Richard Drew US stocks finished the week lower amid rising tensions in the Middle East as Iran reportedly seized two British tankers. That took some of the luster away from Microsoft's strong earnings report, whi.....»»

Oil prices edged lower on Friday due to demand fears amid a standoff in Sino-U.S. trade talks, but both benchmarks ended the week higher on rising concerns over supply disruptions in Middle East shipments due to U.S.-Iran political tensions......»»

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Markets have been on edge since over fears of a widening of the conflict in the Middle East — a major oil-producing region. ShutterstockOil prices jump and stocks sink on reports of esc.....»»

As the new week approaches, the financial markets are bracing for increased uncertainty, especially with the recent unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel. read more.....»»

Jordan Believes Hamas Behind Huge Gaza Protests Which Seek To Sever Ties With Israel Via Middle East Eye Jordanian authorities have clamped down on participants in the daily protests against the Israeli war on Gaza, amid accusation.....»»

The prospect of open military conflict between Israel and Iran has never seemed closer than it does now. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with then-Vice President Joe Biden in Jerusalem, March 9, .....»»

Oil futures settled higher on Friday on news of rising tensions between the Iran-backed Houthis political group in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Reuters reported that the .....»»

For more than half a century, conflict between Israel and the Arab nations that surround it has been a defining feature of the Middle East, producing periodic wars, lost opportunities for trade and uncountable hour.....»»

Oil prices on Thursday head sharply higher, with gains being attributed to the threat of conflict between the U.S. and Iran......»»