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Geopolitics News 23 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Heating oil price dips as crude cools on Iran talk signals — what traders watch next

Heating oil price dips as crude cools on Iran talk signals — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 07:02 EST — Premarket U.S. heating oil prices slipped in overnight trading on Friday, retreating after crude oil briefly factored in heightened tensions with Iran. NYMEX March NY Harbor ULSD futures — still commonly called heating oil — last traded at $2.4566 a gallon, down 2.72 cents, or 1.1%, according to CME data at 2:11…
30 January 2026
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Brent oil price slips from five-month high as Trump hints at Iran talks

Brent oil price slips from five-month high as Trump hints at Iran talks

London, January 30, 2026, 11:52 GMT — Regular session Brent crude futures dropped 68 cents, nearly 1%, to $70.03 a barrel by 0958 GMT on Friday. The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at possible talks with Iran, easing worries about supply disruptions. The March contract expires later Friday; meanwhile, the more active April contract slid 80 cents,…
30 January 2026
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Crude oil price today: Brent slips from $70 as Trump hints at Iran talks, OPEC+ decision looms

Crude oil price today: Brent slips from $70 as Trump hints at Iran talks, OPEC+ decision looms

London, January 30, 2026, 11:50 GMT — Regular session Oil prices dropped Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at possible talks with Iran, easing concerns over a sudden supply disruption from a military strike. By 0958 GMT, Brent crude futures for March, set to expire later that day, dipped 68 cents—nearly 1%—to $70.03 a barrel. The more actively traded…
30 January 2026
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Gold price jumps again near $5,600 as Fed pause, Iran tension keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold price jumps again near $5,600 as Fed pause, Iran tension keep safe-haven bid alive

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 10:02 ET — Regular session underway. Spot gold climbed 1.2% to $5,483.75 an ounce, having briefly surged to $5,595.44 earlier. (Investing.com Nigeria) This shift is crucial as the rally bumps up against changing U.S. interest rates. The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate steady at 3.50%-3.75% on Wednesday. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that future policy…
29 January 2026
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Heating Oil Price Ticks Up as Iran Risk Lifts Crude; Traders Weigh U.S. Distillate Stocks

Heating Oil Price Ticks Up as Iran Risk Lifts Crude; Traders Weigh U.S. Distillate Stocks

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 07:14 EST — Premarket Heating oil futures crept up Thursday, lifted by another surge in crude amid heightened Middle East tensions. The front-month contract gained roughly 0.4%, settling near $2.4566 a gallon, up from $2.4469 at the last close. Prices swung between $2.4232 and $2.4621 during the session, with 14,094 contracts changing hands. (Investing) The…
29 January 2026
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Brent oil price jumps above $70 as Iran strike fears flare; traders eye OPEC+ and U.S. stocks

Brent oil price jumps above $70 as Iran strike fears flare; traders eye OPEC+ and U.S. stocks

London, Jan 29, 2026, 11:59 GMT — Regular session Brent crude futures jumped more than 2% on Thursday and briefly traded above $70 a barrel, a four-month high, as investors weighed the risk of a U.S. military strike on Iran, OPEC’s fourth-largest producer at about 3.2 million barrels per day. Brent was up $1.39, or 2.03%, at $69.79 by 1011…
29 January 2026
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Brent oil price breaks $70 as Iran tensions lift crude — what traders watch next

Brent oil price breaks $70 as Iran tensions lift crude — what traders watch next

London, January 29, 2026, 11:46 GMT — Regular session Brent crude futures surged over 2% on Thursday, briefly breaking above $70 a barrel—a peak not seen in four months—as traders factored in the threat of a U.S. military strike on Iran. “The immediate concern is … it closes the Strait of Hormuz,” said PVM analyst John Evans, referring to the…
29 January 2026
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Brent oil price holds near $66 as winter storm Fern and Iran risks frame the week

Brent oil price holds near $66 as winter storm Fern and Iran risks frame the week

London, Jan 26, 2026, 11:33 GMT — Regular session Brent crude futures nudged up Monday, rising 7 cents to $65.95 a barrel by 1107 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude crept higher as well, adding 3 cents to $61.10. The moves come after oil prices surged more than 2% amid U.S. weather disruptions and fresh uncertainty over Iran. (Reuters) This…
26 January 2026
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BP share price rises as oil firms on storm disruption and Iran risk, with earnings next in focus

BP share price rises as oil firms on storm disruption and Iran risk, with earnings next in focus

London, Jan 26, 2026, 08:13 GMT — Regular session BP shares climbed early Monday in London, gaining roughly 1% to hit 448.05 pence, up from Friday’s 443.65 close. The price fluctuated between 446.65 and 449.30 pence on volume near 1 million. (Investing) This week, energy stocks are following oil and gas prices more closely than any corporate announcements. With BP’s…
26 January 2026
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Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2026, 1:27 PM EST — Market closed. U.S. energy shares closed Friday at record highs, propelled by a strong rebound in crude oil as traders factored in escalating Middle East supply risks ahead of the new week. (Reuters) Energy has been the star performer within the S&P 500 so far this year, and its volatility tied…
25 January 2026
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IAG share price slips as oil jumps and Iran flight jitters return — what to watch next week

IAG share price slips as oil jumps and Iran flight jitters return — what to watch next week

London, Jan 25, 2026, 09:05 GMT — The market is closed Shares of British Airways parent company International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG.L) dropped 2.8% on Friday, closing at 418.3 pence. This pullback trimmed some of the week’s earlier gains as travel stocks lost momentum heading into the weekend. (Investing) Why it matters now: airlines face a tight window to absorb…
25 January 2026
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Oil prices bounce back as Trump’s Iran “armada” talk and Kazakhstan outage lift Brent, WTI

Oil prices bounce back as Trump’s Iran “armada” talk and Kazakhstan outage lift Brent, WTI

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 07:25 (EST) — Premarket Crude oil prices climbed Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump revived threats against Iran, sparking concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Adding to the pressure, a production outage in Kazakhstan tightened the market further. Brent crude for March delivery jumped 76 cents, or 1.2%, to $64.82 a barrel…
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Barclays Shares Surge 68% in Year as Valuation Nears Fair Value
    January 30, 2026, 11:41 PM EST. Barclays (LSE:BARC) posted £26 billion revenue and £5.9 billion net income, spurring a 68.05% total shareholder return over the past year. Shares trade at £4.86, close to a fair value estimate of £4.92, suggesting the recent rally remains within valuation bounds. Key growth drivers include digital banking investments and client expansion, while strategic cost controls and tech upgrades improve earnings quality. However, risks linger from potential deposit instability, credit quality declines, and competition pressures that could weigh on margins. Investors are weighing if the roughly 45% intrinsic discount provides a buying opportunity or reflects growth expectations already priced in. Barclays' outlook balances steady revenue expansion with cautious risk factors in the financial sector.
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