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Vale Stock Price Slips as China Iron Ore Stockpiles Hit Record High

Vale Stock Price Slips as China Iron Ore Stockpiles Hit Record High

Vale shares fell 1.4% to 76.04 reais in Sao Paulo Thursday, with U.S.-listed ADRs at $14.63. China imported 210.02 million tons of iron ore in January-February, up 10%, but steel output dropped 3.6% and port inventories hit a record 166.91 million tons. Vale posted a $3.8 billion Q4 net loss last month after a nickel impairment. U.S. materials stocks also declined.
19 March 2026
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WTI Crude Oil Price Today: U.S. Benchmark Stays Below $100 as Brent Soars on Gulf Attacks

WTI Crude Oil Price Today: U.S. Benchmark Stays Below $100 as Brent Soars on Gulf Attacks

Brent crude surged nearly 7% to $114.77 after Iranian missile strikes damaged energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, while WTI rose just 0.3% to $96.59. The price gap between Brent and WTI reached its widest in 11 years as U.S. oil inventories climbed and exports increased. The U.S. and other IEA nations plan to release 400 million barrels from reserves. The Fed held rates steady, citing uncertainty from the conflict.
19 March 2026
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Silver Price Today: Silver tumbles below $73 as hawkish Fed, stronger dollar and oil shock hit demand

Silver Price Today: Silver tumbles below $73 as hawkish Fed, stronger dollar and oil shock hit demand

Spot silver fell 4.3% to $72.14 an ounce Thursday, while U.S. silver futures dropped 6.34% after the Federal Reserve signaled rates will stay higher for longer and the dollar strengthened. Gold, platinum, and palladium also declined. Brent crude jumped 5.7% to $113.46 after Iran struck Gulf energy sites. Analysts expect continued volatility after silver’s record surge and sharp reversals this year.
19 March 2026
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Oil Market News: Brent Ends Above $103 as Fujairah Attack Deepens Hormuz Supply Fears

Oil Market News: Brent Ends Above $103 as Fujairah Attack Deepens Hormuz Supply Fears

Oil prices rose after a drone attack halted some loading at Fujairah, UAE, outside the closed Strait of Hormuz. Brent settled at $103.14 a barrel Friday. The IEA warned of the largest ever oil supply disruption, with global supply set to drop 8 million barrels per day in March. Governments pledged emergency reserves, but relief efforts face uncertainty amid ongoing threats to infrastructure.
14 March 2026
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Anglo American Stock Price Slides 2% as $100 Oil Hammers London Miners

Anglo American Stock Price Slides 2% as $100 Oil Hammers London Miners

Anglo American shares dropped about 2% to 3,188 pence Friday, tracking a wider 2.1% fall in London’s mining index as oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel and rate-cut hopes faded. The stock traded nearly 18% below its Feb. 25 high, pressured by ex-dividend trading, lower copper guidance, De Beers losses, and uncertainty over the planned $53 billion Teck merger.
13 March 2026
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Oil Prices Surge Again: Brent Crude Near $100, WTI Jumps as Hormuz Stays Shut

Oil Prices Surge Again: Brent Crude Near $100, WTI Jumps as Hormuz Stays Shut

Brent crude rose 8% to $99.38 after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain shut and tanker attacks in Iraqi waters deepened supply fears. The International Energy Agency expects global supply to fall by 8 million barrels a day in March, calling it the biggest disruption on record. U.S. gasoline inventories fell 3.7 million barrels last week as drivers rushed to fill up. TotalEnergies reported a 15% output loss after shutdowns in the UAE, Qatar, and Iraq.
12 March 2026
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Gold Price Today Climbs Above $5,220 as Dollar Softens, Oil Slumps Ahead of U.S. CPI

Gold Price Today Climbs Above $5,220 as Dollar Softens, Oil Slumps Ahead of U.S. CPI

Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $5,222.74 an ounce Tuesday as oil prices plunged over 10% and the dollar slipped, easing inflation fears. Brent crude fell $10.45 to $88.51 a barrel after President Trump signaled possible de-escalation in the Middle East. U.S. inflation data due Wednesday could shift rate expectations again. In Dubai, gold traded at a discount to London amid flight disruptions and weak demand.
10 March 2026
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Rio Tinto plc Drawn Into Hormuz Supply Shock as Amrun Bauxite Cargo Turns Toward China

Rio Tinto plc Drawn Into Hormuz Supply Shock as Amrun Bauxite Cargo Turns Toward China

A Rio Tinto bauxite shipment from Australia diverted to China after a blockage in the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, as aluminium prices hit a four-year high. Aluminium Bahrain halted shipments and declared force majeure, while Norsk Hydro said Qatalum in Qatar was shutting down. Gulf smelters have little alumina in reserve, raising supply concerns. The direct financial impact on Rio Tinto remains unclear.
9 March 2026
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Silver Price Today: Why Silver Slipped to $84 as Dollar Surge and Oil Shock Rattle Markets

Silver Price Today: Why Silver Slipped to $84 as Dollar Surge and Oil Shock Rattle Markets

Spot silver fell 0.3% to $84.07 an ounce Monday after earlier losses of over 5%, as oil surged to $119.50 a barrel amid escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Investors rushed to cash and the dollar strengthened, pushing back expectations for a U.S. rate cut to September or October. European and Asian markets also braced for more rate hikes as inflation fears mounted.
9 March 2026
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Heating Oil price today: ULSD futures jump near 10% as Strait of Hormuz fears bite

Heating Oil price today: ULSD futures jump near 10% as Strait of Hormuz fears bite

U.S. April heating oil futures surged 9.8% to $3.6163 a gallon Thursday, hitting a 52-week high as supply risks and Middle East tensions rattled markets. Brent crude rose to $84.32 a barrel and U.S. WTI to $79.06. Average U.S. retail diesel prices climbed to $4.04 per gallon. Distillate inventories remain about 3% below the five-year average, EIA data showed.
5 March 2026
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Gas prices jump again: RBOB gasoline futures spike 6% as Iran conflict tightens supply

Gas prices jump again: RBOB gasoline futures spike 6% as Iran conflict tightens supply

NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures jumped 6% to $2.67 a gallon Thursday amid supply fears tied to the Iran conflict. AAA reported the U.S. average pump price rose nearly 27 cents in a week to $3.25. Oil and diesel prices also climbed as traders tracked shipping and output risks in the Gulf. U.S. gasoline inventories fell by 1.7 million barrels last week, while crude stocks increased.
5 March 2026
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Lithium price whipsaws again as China futures slide; Albemarle stock rises on asset sale, debt tender

Lithium price whipsaws again as China futures slide; Albemarle stock rises on asset sale, debt tender

Albemarle shares rose 3.3% to $170.23 after closing an asset sale and launching a debt tender. China’s lithium carbonate futures swung sharply, trading between 146,000 and 155,700 yuan a ton after a 13% drop Tuesday. Traders are watching for China policy signals and Albemarle’s March 12 bond redemption. Lithium prices remain volatile after surging 130% in 2025.
4 March 2026
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Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Oil prices eased after earlier gains, with Brent at $81.13 and U.S. crude at $74.30 by late morning Wednesday. The market reacted to possible U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar declared force majeure on gas exports, while Russia prepared to boost crude shipments to India. U.S. crude inventories rose by 3.5 million barrels last week.
4 March 2026
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Brent crude price jumps again as Hormuz shipping risks deepen; traders eye Washington moves

Brent crude price jumps again as Hormuz shipping risks deepen; traders eye Washington moves

Brent crude futures jumped 6% to $82.38 a barrel Tuesday as Middle East turmoil disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq has cut oil production by nearly 1.5 million barrels per day, with deeper losses possible. Standard Chartered raised its 2026 Brent forecast, citing supply risks. The U.S. is weighing measures to stabilize prices, including tanker insurance support.
3 March 2026
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Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend heightened concerns about LNG tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Greece to warn its ships away from the area. EU gas storage stood at just 30.09% full on Feb. 27. European TTF gas closed Friday at €32.43/MWh, up 1.69%, while U.S. Henry Hub settled at $2.859/mmBtu, up 1.06%. Traders expect renewed risk premiums when markets reopen Monday.
28 February 2026
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Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent crude rose 1.7% to $70.85 a barrel after early losses, as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva for signs of escalation or a deal. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels, but prices held firm on geopolitical risk. OPEC+ will meet March 1 to consider an April output increase. Saudi Arabia is preparing to boost exports if Middle East supplies are disrupted.
26 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • SpaceX Discloses Holding 18,712 Bitcoin Worth $1.45 Billion
    May 21, 2026, 6:32 PM EDT. SpaceX has disclosed holding 18,712 bitcoin, valued at about $1.45 billion, in an SEC filing, significantly more than previously estimated. The company acquired the bulk of its bitcoin around 2021, costing roughly $661 million, resulting in a $955 million paper gain in 2024 despite a later unrealized loss. This positions SpaceX as the seventh-largest corporate bitcoin holder among public firms, exceeding Coinbase's stash by over 2,000 coins. Elon Musk's Tesla also holds 11,509 bitcoin but has sold much of its original holdings. Tesla briefly accepted bitcoin payments in 2021 but halted due to environmental concerns, although debates about renewable mining energy continue. Musk favors Dogecoin personally, though neither Tesla nor SpaceX hold it on their balance sheets.

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Grab Stock Jumps as Fintech News Focuses Trader Attention on Indonesia

Grab Stock Jumps as Fintech News Focuses Trader Attention on Indonesia

22 May 2026
Grab’s U.S.-listed shares rose 1.6% to $3.56 after the company moved to consolidate Indonesia’s Superbank, raising its stake above 50%. The consolidation will fold Superbank’s results into Grab’s financial-services segment from May 2026. Superbank has over six million customers and assets of 24 trillion rupiah as of April. Grab’s market value stood near $14.1 billion on Thursday.
Blue Owl shares climb almost 5% amid steady private-credit demand

Blue Owl shares climb almost 5% amid steady private-credit demand

22 May 2026
Blue Owl Capital shares jumped nearly 5% Thursday to $10.20 on heavy volume, outpacing peers as investors weighed ongoing private-credit concerns. The stock remains down about 50% this year amid worries over software-sector exposure and retail fund outflows. Blue Owl reported $315 billion in assets under management as of March 31 and declared a 23-cent dividend. Major indexes closed slightly higher.
Deckers shares spike, then retreat after Hoka owner’s earnings, margin concerns

Deckers shares spike, then retreat after Hoka owner’s earnings, margin concerns

22 May 2026
Deckers Outdoor shares closed up 4.5% at $102.70 Thursday after beating quarterly expectations, but fell to $100.56 in after-hours trading as investors weighed a lower-margin outlook. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 9.6% to $1.119 billion, with HOKA sales up 14.5% and UGG up 9.2%. The company forecast fiscal 2027 sales above analyst estimates and expanded its stock-buyback program by $3.5 billion.
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