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- Third U.S. Carrier Expected in Middle East as Trump Keeps Strike Option Open
The carrier was scheduled to replace one of two already in the region, but all three could remain if needed.
· Investing
- Barclays Sees U.S.-Iran Standoff Potentially Lasting Through Trump’s Term
The bank puts the chance of the conflict ending within a year below 50%. Its baseline includes reciprocal strikes, stalled nuclear talks and continued U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Regulation
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Claims Strike on U.S. Radar in Bahrain
The IRGC described the operation as retaliation for an airstrike on a communications tower in southern Iran and gave no details about damage or casualties.
· Investing
- Houthis Claim Attack on Yanbu Oil Facility as Saudi Arabia Reports Interceptions
Saudi authorities have not confirmed damage or casualties at Yanbu. The Houthi claim follows earlier statements involving Saudi oil infrastructure.
· Business
- Brent Crude Reaches $98.03 a Barrel, Up 1.9% in 24 Hours
The quote was recorded at 1:57 p.m. ET (18:57 UTC) Thursday, Nov. 12.
· Investing
- Brent Crude Falls to $93.99 a Barrel, Down 1.3% in 24 Hours
The Brent quote was recorded at 11:16 p.m. ET Wednesday (04:16 UTC Thursday). Bitcoin and Ether had mixed 24-hour moves in a separate snapshot two minutes later.
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- WTI and Brent Crude Rise More Than 1% in Wednesday Trading
WTI was quoted at $87.35 a barrel, while Brent stood at $93.52.
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- Trump Says Iran War May End Soon, Calls New Strikes Unlikely
He said Washington remains ready to resume attacks if circumstances change. U.S. crude fell more than 1% Tuesday to $85.8 a barrel.
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- Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Intercepted Houthi Missiles and Drones Aimed at Riyadh
The coalition reported no immediate casualties as hostilities with Yemen’s Houthi movement continued.
· Investing
- Iran's President Says Supreme Leader Ordered End to U.S. Standoff
Pezeshkian said Iran is willing to negotiate but will not accept coercion or bullying.
· Regulation
- WTI Crude Falls to Lowest Level Since Early September as Treasury Yields Fall
WTI touched $86.48 a barrel on Nov. 9, while 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury yields reached intraday lows.
· Investing
- US and Iran Weigh $8 Billion Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The proposal would link reopening the strait with a release of frozen Iranian funds and a halt to attacks on Gulf shipping.
· Regulation
- Brent's 5.77% Drop Leaves Largest On-Chain Long Down $11.62 Million
The position opened at $103 a barrel on Oct. 19 and has a reported liquidation price of $81.28.
· Investing
- Brent Crude Falls 7.3% to $94 a Barrel in Nov. 9 Update
The latest quote was $93.82 at 2:51 p.m. ET, measured against the previous trading session’s close.
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- Brent Crude Falls 5% Intraday as WTI Drops 4.6% in Monday Trade
Brent traded at $92.98 a barrel and WTI at $86.27 in a 9:25 a.m. ET snapshot.
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- Houthis Claim Six Missile and Drone Operations in Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the operations targeted oil and military sites in both countries.
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- Saudi Coalition Says It Destroyed Houthi Cruise Missile Aimed at Riyadh
The interception came amid increased hostilities after an informal ceasefire broke down, with possible implications for air travel and market sentiment.
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- Brent Crude Rebounds to $98.50 After Touching $96 a Barrel
Futures were on pace for their steepest weekly decline since April 2020 as hopes for an end to the U.S.-Iran war reduced oil’s conflict premium.
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- Trump Says Iran Strike Decision and Russia-Ukraine Deal May Come Soon
He made the Iran remarks after meeting with senior national security advisers and confirmed a private meeting with a Russian envoy.
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- Iran Reviews Nuclear Proposals as Qatar Steps Up U.S. Mediation
Qatar held two rounds of talks in Tehran and hosted a third in Doha as it works to prevent further escalation.
· Regulation
- U.S. Energy Efforts Lower Gas Shortage Risk, But Oil Swings Persist
Decades of higher domestic production have reduced the risk of gas shortages during a global crisis, while retail gasoline prices continue to reflect global oil markets.
· Investing
- Brent on Track for Largest Weekly Decline Since April 2020
The decline came as hopes for an end to the U.S.-Iran conflict unwound some of the risk premium in oil prices. UBS energy expert Dominic Ellis estimated nearly 700 million barrels had left global inventories.
· Investing
- Energy Leaders See Demand Driving New Investment Opportunities
Baker Hughes CEO Lorenzo Simonelli expects industry activity to rise by a low-single-digit percentage in 2027, while other executives cited separate investment risks.
· Business
- Trump Says Iran War Will End When He Decides, Offers No Timeline
He made the remark while congratulating Democrats on their midterm victories and discussing whether he would work with them.
· Regulation
- Brent Crude Drops 5% to $98.52 a Barrel as WTI Falls 4.6%
The declines mark a sharp energy-market move watched by crypto traders.
· Investing
- U.S. Oil Prices Fall Below $93 Per Barrel in WTI Futures
West Texas Intermediate is the U.S. oil benchmark.
· Investing
- Trump Says U.S. Has No Immediate Plan for a Strike on Iran
He said indirect nuclear talks are continuing and the United States remains ready to act if needed.
· Regulation
- Jeff Currie Says Investors Can Consider Taking Profits on Short-Term Oil Trades
The Real Macro founder maintains a bullish long-term view on energy, with opportunities shifting toward infrastructure and supply-chain resilience.
· Investing
- U.S. and Iran Expected to Respond to Talks Proposal Within 36 Hours
Qatar’s mediators expect feedback on a proposal intended to move negotiations forward.
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- Iranian President Says Supreme Leader Permits Talks on Nonnegotiable Issues
The diplomatic signal has potential implications for oil markets and broader risk sentiment.
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- U.S. Strikes Raise Tensions as Tehran Says War Deal Is Far Off
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after its conditions are met, with nuclear negotiations to follow.
· Investing
- Brent Crude Rises 2% Intraday to $105.66 a Barrel on Nov. 3
WTI crude touched $97 a barrel and was up 1.7% on the day.
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- Vance Says U.S.-Iran Talks Progressed, With No Strike Deadline Set
He said he discussed Iran with President Trump about an hour earlier and that Washington will watch for further breakthroughs.
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- Brent Crude Falls 7.47% in Midday Snapshot as Iran Talks Continue
United and Southwest shares rose during Monday’s U.S. session. A separate 12:24 p.m. ET snapshot showed West Texas Intermediate crude down 7.2% to $96.62.
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- Iranian Delegates Leave Doha as U.S.-Iran Draft Deal Circulates
The proposal remains based on a seven-step plan Iran submitted in September and links reopening the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. concessions.
· Regulation
- Goldman Sachs Lifts December Brent Forecast to $105 a Barrel
The bank also raised its broader oil outlook for year-end and 2027 as crude-supply concerns grew and markets priced in post-election escalation risk.
· Investing
- Brent Crude Falls Below $112 as Investors Weigh Attacks and Iran Diplomacy
The price move came ahead of the Nov. 3 U.S. midterms.
· Investing
- Iranian Delegates Continue Qatar Talks Aimed at Ending U.S.-Iran War
The third consecutive day of meetings took place in Doha with Qatar mediating as Iran’s negotiators pursued an agreement.
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- Iran Says Hormuz Could Reopen in Two Days Under New Proposal
Tehran’s conditions include sanctions relief, fewer U.S. deployments and the release of frozen funds. Washington has not decided whether to resume airstrikes.
· Regulation
- Qatari Mediators Hold More Than 12 Hours of Iran Talks as Brent Gains 2.4%
The December Brent contract settled at $117.64 a barrel after reaching $118; the more-active January contract closed at $113.43.
· Regulation