Oil rises on U.S.-Iran tension

Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday, supported by a sharp fall in U.S. crude stocks and tensions over Iran, but concern about global oil demand capped further gains......»»

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday on concerns that Iran's seizure of a British tanker last week may lead to supply disruptions in the energy-rich Gulf......»»

Oil prices rose on Monday on concerns that Iran's seizure of a British tanker last week may lead to supply disruptions in the Middle East Gulf, although gains were capped as Libya resumed output at its largest oil field......»»

Oil futures moved higher ahead of Friday's settlement, following a report from BBC News that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has seized a U.K.-fla.....»»

Oil prices rose about 1% on Thursday after Iran said it had seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf amid rising tensions between Tehran and the West over the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital gateway for energy exports......»»

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a resumption of output in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Barry and a boom in U.S. supply due to shale oil countered tensions in the Middle East......»»

Oil prices firmed on Monday on tensions over Iran's nuclear program but gains were capped by concerns about global economic growth and consequently oil demand......»»

Oil prices firmed on Monday amid tensions over Iran's nuclear program but gains were tempered by concerns about global economic growth and consequently oil demand......»»

Oil prices rose on Monday, boosted by escalating tensions around Iran's nuclear program and better-than-expected U.S. jobs data......»»

Brent oil prices edged up on Friday, supported by tensions over Iran and a decision by OPEC and its allies to extend an output supply cut deal until next year, while U.S. benchmark crude prices fell on weak economic indicators......»»

Asian shares edged up on Monday as investors pinned their hopes on any signs of a thaw in Sino-U.S. trade negotiations, while oil prices firmed on heightened tensions between the United States and Iran......»»

Asian shares were off to a cautious start on Monday as investors pinned their hopes on any signs of a thaw in Sino-U.S. trade negotiations while oil prices firmed on worries over heightened tensions between the United States and Iran......»»

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization said on Saturday the country's airspace was safe for airlines to fly through, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, amid heightened tension between Tehran and Washington......»»

Wall Street closed slightly lower Friday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran undercut positive sentiment stemming from Vice President Mike Pence's move to put off a planned speech on China policy. Fred Katayama reports......»»

Bearish investors re-evaluated their outlook as central banks stood ready to act.....»»

Oil prices rallied towards $65 per barrel on fears of a U.S. military attack on Iran that would disrupt flows from the Middle East, which provides more than 20% of the world's oil output......»»

Oil soared more than 5% higher on Thursday after Iran shot down a U.S. military drone, raising fears of a military confrontation between Tehran and Washington......»»

A look at what's behind the tension between the U.S. and Iran—and what's at stake for both sides and U.S. allies in Europe and elsewhere. Hostilities are heating up between the United States and Iran and while Pr.....»»

President Donald Trump's comments come amid concerns attack on oil tankers could further escalate ongoing tension.....»»

Equity markets lost ground on Friday as weak Chinese data stoked investor anxieties over a global growth slowdown and mounting fears of a U.S.-Iran confrontation added to geopolitical uncertainty, sending oil prices higher......»»