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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has unveiled the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves in history, making 400 million barrels available to the global market. The unprecedented move comes as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt energy supplies and push prices higher. Coordinated Action to Stabilize MarketsIEA member …

Oracle Corporation is making waves on the market after reporting third-quarter fiscal results that exceeded expectations. The company’s cloud business continues to drive growth, boosting both revenue and profit, and giving investors renewed confidence in its long-term trajectory.Cloud Momentum Drives RevenueOracle posted revenue of $17.2 billion, topping forecasts, while earnings …

Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, returning to a trading range seen over the past week as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran boosted the U.S. dollar and oil prices, limiting the metal’s upside. By 01:33 ET (05:33 GMT), spot gold fell 0.6% to $5,147.05 …

U.S. consumer prices rose in line with expectations in February, suggesting inflation pressures remained relatively stable despite ongoing economic uncertainty. According to data released by the U.S. Labor Department on Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.4% year-on-year in February, matching both the previous month’s reading and economists’ forecasts. …

Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday after reports that the International Energy Agency (IEA) is preparing the largest emergency oil reserve release in its history to counter supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. By 00:55 ET (05:55 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery dropped …

Bitcoin edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, slipping back below the $70,000 level as investors remained cautious amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and awaited key U.S. inflation data due later in the day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 0.5% at $69,583.5 by 01:55 ET (05:55 …

Oil Falls as IEA Considers Record Emergency Reserve Release Amid Iran War Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday after a report suggested the International Energy Agency (IEA) could release a record amount of emergency oil reserves to help offset supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran conflict. By …

Gold prices ticked slightly higher in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors navigated mixed signals surrounding the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, while also monitoring disruptions in global energy markets and the possibility of a near-term end to the war. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $5,204.29 per ounce by 01:17 …

Oil and gas markets experienced dramatic swings this week after US President Donald Trump described the war in Iran as “very complete, pretty much.” Crude prices, which had nearly reached $120 per barrel amid supply fears, dropped below $90 following his remarks, offering a momentary reprieve for global markets.Strait of …

Workers from OpenAI and Google have stepped up to support Anthropic in its legal battle after being blacklisted by the US Department of War. The move comes after Anthropic refused to allow its technology to be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.Challenging an Unprecedented DesignationAnthropic filed two …