geopolitical News
Energy Sector Braces for Volatility Ahead of White House Iran Briefing
A Tuesday meeting to decide on new sanctions or other actions against Iran injects significant uncertainty into global oil markets, with major supply implications.
Defense Stocks Rally as US-Iran Tensions and Budget Talks Rise
Shares of Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and RTX climbed this week as investors priced in heightened geopolitical risk and potential for a significant defense budget increase.
Markets Brace for Volatility as Gaza Truce Shows Signs of Collapse
A fragile ceasefire that has cooled oil prices since October is under threat, prompting investors to reassess geopolitical risks heading into the new year.
Global Markets on Edge as Trump’s Iran Threats Fuel Oil and Gold Rally
Heightened geopolitical tensions trigger a classic risk-off shift, with crude prices jumping over 2% and investors seeking safe havens amid fears of broader conflict.
Global Markets React as US-Venezuela Tensions Ease
Reports of a canceled military strike and potential cooperation are sending ripples through oil and equity markets, signaling a potential shift in geopolitical risk.
Rare Earth Stocks Rally as China-Japan Tensions Spark Supply Fears
Shares of Western producers like MP Materials jump after Beijing signals it may curb exports of critical minerals to Japan, reviving memories of the 2010 supply shock.
Chevron Navigates US-Venezuela Politics to Extend Key Oil License
The energy giant's future in the sanctioned nation hangs on delicate negotiations with the U.S. Treasury, impacting its global strategy and regional geopolitics.
Gold, Oil Surge as US Intervention in Venezuela Rattles Markets
Safe-haven demand spikes after a US military operation captures President Nicolás Maduro, fueling concerns over global energy supply and geopolitical instability.