Oil prices rebound as traders wait for U.S. first-quarter economic growth data

Oil prices closed lower Wednesday as Goldman Sachs ... Direct Iran-Israel war could spike oil by $30 to $40, Bank of America says Wall Street's scenarios for the Israel-Iran conflict from here and its ... Read More

Oil prices aren't the Fed's biggest problem right now — American demand is, says an economist

The attack on Iran on Friday isn't as important for US inflation as domestic demand, said an economist at a private Swiss bank. Read More

Why Oil Prices Have Been Rising Recently

Analysts say the momentum could carry prices higher. The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international ... To drive the point home, OPEC Plus said in a news release on April 1 that ... Read More

Idaho gas prices up, Moody’s says oil prices top concern for economy

NEW YORK, NY (CNN) — Financial services company Moody’s believes surging oil prices are the number one threat to the economy right ... war in the middle east could escalate. Read More

Oil Prices Spike

Oil prices sharply rose mid-day Thursday. Brent crude, the international standard, hit $90.93 a barrel, up 1.8% from its last close. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, rose to $86.72 ... Read More

US Economy News Today: Housing Market Could Be Thawing Going Into Spring Busy Season

Welcome to Investopedia's economics live blog, where we'll explain what the day's news says about the state of the U.S. economy and how ... a good sign that more homes could be for sale soon ... Read More

US Economy News Today: Consumers Think Next Six Months in the Economy Will Be Bumpy

She is the Economics Editor for news at Investopedia. Welcome to Investopedia's economics live blog, where we'll explain what the day's news says about the state of the U.S. economy and how that's ... Read More

High oil prices are biggest threat to economy

CAROLINE WOODS: I'm Caroline Woods reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks were mixed to close out today's session. The Dow closed down just 10 points, the Nasdaq closed fractionally ... Read More

Oil Spills News

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Study Could Lead to Overhaul of Cleanup Processes Worldwide Jan. 22, 2024 — New research could lead to major improvements in marine oil spill cleanup processes. Read More

Oil prices just rose above $90 — here's how they could get to $100

Oil’s steady climb has prompted speculation that prices could reach $100 per barrel should current market conditions persist. West Texas Intermediate (CL=F) futures were trading above $86 while ... Read More

Equity investor says oil prices could affect Fed as they decide on rate cuts

The chief investment officer of Andersen Capital Management said oil prices could affect the Federal ... just what the heck is going on with the economy." When the Federal Open Market Committee ... Read More

Poll: Economy a top issue among US voters

VOA correspondent Scott Stearns looks at how candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump are approaching an economy that the U.S. Labor Department says is adding jobs and lifting wages. Read More