The Atlantic
Trump Says Iran Deal Close; Markets Yawn, Ships Still Stuck, Mines Still Mines
Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close, but ships, mines, and markets are all taking their sweet time to believe it.
2026-05-27
The Atlantic
2026-05-15
BBC Business
Modi to Indians: Maybe Don't Buy That Gold, Stay Home, and Skip the Vacation
Modi asks Indians to skip gold, foreign holidays, and unnecessary fuel use to save dollars, as the Iran war and oil shock squeeze the economy.
2026-05-11
BBC World
JP Morgan Drops a Cheery Prediction: Oil Will Stay Painfully Expensive for the Rest of the Year
JP Morgan says oil will stay above $100 for the rest of the year because the Strait of Hormuz is still a mess, and energy companies are making bank while we grimace at the pump.
2026-05-06
BBC Business
Oil Prices Take a Breather as Trump Hits Pause on Project Freedom, Hints at Iran Deal
Oil prices slide as Trump pauses Project Freedom to chat with Iran, though traders remain skeptical about a real breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz.
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