What Happens to Mortgage Rates If Iran Conflict Ends
With signs that the Iran conflict is cooling, markets eye how oil, spreads, and Central Bank policy could reshape mor...
Oil Markets
Explore all 6 Oil Markets articles here to see how price moves, geopolitical tensions, and OPEC+ decisions can affect energy costs, inflation, and your wallet.
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Russia’s Economy Much Worse Than It Seems Right Now
New gauges challenge Russia’s official growth story, pointing to a sharp pullback and higher price pressures that cou...
More Generous U.S. Ceasefire Sparks Market Reactions and Caution
Markets react to renewed talks on extending an Iran ceasefire, with potential sanctions relief and Oil-flow changes o...
Trump Says There’s Rush Amid Iran Deal Breakthrough
Investors and policymakers are weighing a potential framework to end decades-long Iran tensions and reopen the Strait...
Gas Stays Near $5 as Inventories Plunge 14 Weeks in Decline
U.S. gasoline stocks have fallen for 14 consecutive weeks, pushing Memorial Day prices toward four-year highs as WTI ...
U.S.-Iran Deal Nears; Trump Ally Warns on Hormuz
Markets react as reports surface that the u.s.-iran deal nears, paired with warnings from a Trump ally about Tehran’s...
Iran U.S. Near Agreement Signals Ceasefire, Markets React
A draft framework for ending the war between Iran and the U.S. appears close to finalization, with Hormuz talks inclu...
Hassett Backs Incoming Chair Warsh on Policy Reset
Former White House adviser Kevin Hassett publicly endorses Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh's policy plan, signaling a s...
Want House? Iran Making Mortgage Rates Climb Higher
Oil-driven energy costs and geopolitical risk push mortgage rates up, complicating plans for would-be homeowners as t...
U.S. Allows Russia Sales Waiver Expire Amid Tight Oil Market
The waiver for Russian crude expires, ending limited relief as oil markets tighten and fuel costs threaten households...
U.S., Iran Stall Hormuz Reopening as Oil Supplies Tighten
Oil traders are watching the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran show no clear path to reopening. The stalemate kee...
Oil Holds at About $111 as 2026 Market Watch Heats Up
Oil prices hovered around $111 per barrel on May 15, 2026, signaling jitters over supply and demand in a volatile year.