Articles by Rebecca Torres
Brent Crude Plunges After Spiking Above $126 on Iran Tensions
Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel before sliding to $115.98 as markets weighed US military options against Iran and potential disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Gasoline Prices Surge to $4.229, Outlook Points Higher Amid Supply Squeeze
U.S. gasoline prices hit $4.229 per gallon, the highest since July 2022, driven by falling inventories, refinery outages, and crude above $100. The outlook points to further increases as summer demand nears.
Gold Slides for Third Day as Fed Policy and Iran Tensions Weigh
Gold dropped for a third day to $4,545.20 as traders weighed Fed rate policy and Iran war fears. Brent crude neared $119, Treasury yields climbed.
UAE to Exit OPEC on May 1, Reshaping Global Oil Dynamics
The United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, ending nearly six decades of membership, as it seeks greater production flexibility amid a Middle East supply crunch.
IEA Chief Warns Oil Crisis Has Permanently Damaged Trust in Fossil Fuels
IEA chief Fatih Birol warns the oil crisis has permanently damaged trust in fossil fuels as Brent tops $110. Global oil demand is set to contract by 80,000 bpd this year, with Asia imports hitting a decade low.
Key Drivers Behind Gold's Price Swings: Rates, Dollar, and Central Banks
Gold's price is shaped by a complex mix of interest rates, dollar strength, central bank actions, and investor flows, with recent highs above $4,000 driven by Fed signals and geopolitical uncertainty.
Crude Oil Price Drivers: Supply, Geopolitics, and Market Sentiment
Global oil prices are driven by supply, demand, inventories, and geopolitical risks. Recent disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz have caused sharp drops in supply and inventories.
Gold Retreats Below $4,700 as Fed Meeting and Iran Tensions Weigh
Gold slipped under $4,700 on Monday, pressured by Fed policy uncertainty and stalled diplomatic talks with Iran. Analysts raised 2026 forecasts to a record $4,916, but technical signals show fading momentum.
Thacker Pass Takes Center Stage as Lithium Americas Stock Surges
Lithium Americas shares rose 13% as focus returns to its Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, with the company targeting late 2027 for mechanical completion.
US Energy Corp Soars 21% on $285/Mcf Helium Deal for Montana Project
U.S. Energy Corp shares jumped 20.8% after signing a five-year helium sales deal at a fixed price of $285 per thousand cubic feet for its Big Sky Carbon Hub.