Articles by Rebecca Torres
Barrick Gold Surges 7% as Bullion Rally Precedes Q1 Report
Barrick Gold shares surged 7.39% as gold hit a one-week high, setting the stage for its May 11 Q1 earnings report and planned North American IPO.
Oil Slides as Trump Pauses Hormuz Mission, Iran Deal Hopes Rise
President Trump paused the U.S. naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz as reports emerged of a possible Iran deal, sending oil prices tumbling and global stocks surging.
Detroit Gasoline Prices Surge 66 Cents Amid Iran Conflict and Refinery Disruption
Metro Detroit gas prices surged 66 cents to $4.82 per gallon amid Iran war fallout and a BP refinery outage, with Brent crude settling at $114.44. Michigan's average of $4.83 exceeds the U.S. average.
Oil Surges Past $110 on Iran Strait Tensions, Futures Swing
Oil spiked above $110 after Iran claimed to repel a US warship near the Strait of Hormuz, though US officials denied any strike. Brent crude briefly topped $113, and US stock futures swung sharply.
Hormuz Crisis Looms Over Oil Markets as Physical Prices Surge
Brent crude slipped to $108.17 on Friday after Iran proposed talks, but the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, and physical crude grades trade near $130, signaling further price spikes ahead.
Brent Crude Hits $126 as Iran Tensions Threaten Global Oil Supply
Brent crude spiked above $126 a barrel on Thursday as traders priced in an extended Strait of Hormuz closure and potential US military action against Iran.
Indiana Gas Nears $5 as Refinery Snag and Strait Tensions Spike Prices
Indiana's average gas price jumped to $4.417, with some stations hitting $4.99, as BP's Whiting refinery outage and Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle supply.
Gold vs Oil: Which Hedge Wins as Inflation Fears Resurface?
Brent crude spiked to $126.41 on Strait of Hormuz closure, while gold rose 2.2% to $4,639.26. History shows oil hedges quickly in energy-driven inflation, but gold protects capital longer-term.
Dollar Slips as GDP Miss and Core Inflation Surge Cloud Fed Rate Path
The U.S. dollar declined Thursday as first-quarter GDP growth missed expectations and core inflation accelerated, muddying the Fed's rate-cut prospects and triggering yen intervention fears.
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.