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OPEC Cuts 2026 Demand Growth Forecast Again, But Raises Its 2027 Outlook. Here's What That Means for Oil Stocks.
OPEC is adjusting its forecast to a changed environment, but it clearly believes that change will be temporary.…

Is Hormuz open? Trump's toll threat intensifies rush to bypass the Strait altogether
Gulf producers are increasingly relying on alternative routes to keep crude moving as shipping disruptions expose the risks of depending on the Strait of Hormuz…

Prediction: Today's Inflation Report Will Contain a Much-Needed Silver Lining, but Also Highlight Something Sinister
An expected decline in headline inflation for June doesn't tell the full story.…

Trump's Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight
President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz is threatening the global oil surplus.…

Oil gains over 2% as Mideast tensions and Hormuz toll prospects raise supply worries
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.…

Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
President Donald Trump said he planned to reinstate what he called a blockade on Iranian shipping, sending oil prices higher and stocks lower on Monday.…

Stock futures are little changed as Middle East tensions escalate; traders await earnings and inflation data: Live updates
Oil prices surged and stocks slid on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would reinstate a blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.…

Crypto Market Today, July 13: Crypto Slides on Renewed Inflation Fears
On July 13, 2026, oil prices spiked amid geopolitical tensions, triggering a broader risk-off move that pulled digital assets lower across the board.…

President Trump Moves to Reinstate a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Jump Above $79 a Barrel. Are Oil Stocks Worth Buying Now?
Renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are rattling markets again.…
The U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz
Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.…

Inflation reports expected to show improvement with a caveat; Warsh heads to Capitol Hill
Tumbling oil prices in June are likely to provide some welcome good news for inflation.…

Commercial Metals CEO Peter Matt Buys $500,000 in Shares. What Does This Mean for Investors Now?
Matt's direct equity stake now totals 181,522 shares valued at $11.37 million, signaling confidence in the steelmaker's outlook.…

A July rate hike from the Fed? The odds are rising
Chances of a rate hike in July by the Federal Reserve rose as oil prices jumped on the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz.…

Stock Market Today, July 13: Energy Stocks Cushion Dow as Tech Slides on Geopolitical Tensions
Energy names help cushion the Dow as oil jumps on U.S.–Iran tensions and investors brace for key earnings and inflation data, today, July 13, 2026.…

Stock Indexes Split as Chip Stocks Fall, Oil Surges
Why are chip stocks collapsing while the Dow barely budges? Korean markets just had their worst day since the 2008 financial crisis, and the fallout is hitting …

Stock Market Today, July 13: SK Hynix Tumbles 15% in South Korea, Leading Semiconductor Drop at Midday
A global chip sector's retreat dragged the Nasdaq lower this morning, as oil surged today, July 13, 2026.…

Oil volatility is creating a 'win-win' trade strategy
The United States Oil Fund (USO), the ETF that best tracks oil prices, offers equity options traders a liquid, accessible alternative to the complexities of the…

U.S. oil jumps above $75 a barrel after Trump reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade on Iranian ships
The U.S. and Iran disputed whether Hormuz was open to ship traffic after trading strikes over the weekend.…

Silver Surged, Then Slumped, in the First Half of 2026. Here's My Prediction of What's Ahead for the Precious Metal.
Down around 50% on this year's high, silver could have found its bottom.…

Why Texas Pacific Land Corporation Rallied Over 50% in the First Half of 2026
Texas Pacific surged on rising oil and gas prices and increasing AI infrastructure development in West Texas.…

Trump: U.S. should be reimbursed for guarding Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil-shipping route and the epicenter of the U.S. and Israel's ongoing war with Iran.…
A Fed interest-rate hike could trigger a short-term stock selloff, but history points to a big silver lining
The immediate impact of hiking cycles is often negative but, zooming out, stock markets recover…
Oil prices surge as much as 5% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz is closed
The week is kicking off with fresh spikes for oil prices as the U.S. and Iran continued to exchange attacks.…

Is The Oil Crisis Over? Or Is It Just Beginning?
Oil prices have plunged in recent weeks, but why did predictions of $200 oil never materialize?…
Oil prices rise, stock futures dip after latest flare-up of strikes between U.S. and Iran
Oil prices rose and U.S. stock-index futures slipped on Sunday, after the U.S. and Iran continued their tit-for-tat attacks around the Strait of Hormuz over the…
The stock-market rally now hinges more on AI than oil
As earnings season kicks off, AI investment remains front and center.…

Does Chevron's Joint Venture With GE Vernova Make the Stock a Buy Ahead of 2027?
The oil and gas giant is teaming with GE Vernova to power next-generation AI data centers.…

Oil Is Below $76. So Why Is Bitcoin Still Below $65,000?
Investors are trying to figure out how macroeconomic forces affect the world's top cryptocurrency.…

After a Big Surge, Crude Prices Cashed the Most in Six Years in the Second Quarter. Here's Your Second Half Energy Stock Outlook.
After the second quarter ended, the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East heated back up again.…

The volatile AI trade marched higher, but oil kept Wall Street on edge last week
Chip stocks had a wild but strong week. Meta led our portfolio higher.…