Market news

Bank of America raised its second-half Brent forecast to $95 a barrel. The bigger warning is in the tail: if disruptions last into spring 2027, oil may need to top $150 before demand breaks.

Diesel hits a historic $6.51/gal. A commodity strategist warns Middle East disruptions caused a refining deficit 'no handshake' can fix.

Europe’s energy prices jump ahead of Trump’s UN address, with Saudi oil export cuts tightening supply, lifting Brent, and pressuring inflation.

James Thorne said Fed Chair Kevin Warsh failed the test, as Wednesday's rate hike shows no real policy change.

U.S.-Iran tensions are lifting oil prices and could reshape the outlook for energy, defense, gold and rate-sensitive ETFs.

Detailed price information for S&P 500 Technology Sector SPDR (XLK-A) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Detailed price information for Ionq Inc (IONQ-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Detailed price information for Paypal Holdings (PYPL-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Detailed price information for US Brent Oil (BNO-A) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Detailed price information for Super Micro Computer (SMCI-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

This week’s economic roundup covers Samsung layoffs, tariff disputes, oil markets, regulatory shifts, and global trade developments.

BNO surged as Hormuz tensions lifted oil prices, while the blog explores why energy ETFs could benefit???and the risks if the conflict eases.

Detailed price information for Russell 2000 Ishares ETF (IWM-A) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Skip USO & BNO: Baron Lamarre warns of a 'crude surplus' and shares top WTI & Brent price targets amid the refining crunch.

Gas prices hit a $4 national average as the U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, defying Trump's demands for retailers to lower fuel costs.

Skip USO and BNO: Louis Navellier explains why traders should prefer individual stocks like PSX amid the 2026 U.S.-Iran oil price spike.

Oil jumps 4% as US-Iran skirmishes escalate. Mohamed El-Erian warns of 'significant intensification' that could push crude to the mid-$80s.

Oil surges amid US-Iran escalation. Justin Wolfers explains the "hidden pattern" of why gas prices jump instantly but fall in slow motion.

President Trump declares the interim US-Iran peace accord 'over' at the NATO summit amid fresh military strikes and a surge in oil prices.