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The Daily NewsWhy energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis
Stock and commodities traders found themselves dealing with various price swings as energy markets responded to Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty ImagesfGlobal energy markets, such as those for oil, gas and coal, tend to be sensitive to a wide range of world events – especially when there is some sort of crisis. Having worked in the energy industry for over 30 years, I’ve seen how war, political instability, pandem…
It was a sight and not seen. The rise in the price of oil added ten dollars a barrel with the beginning of hostilities between Israel and Iran, and it slowed them down as investors realized that the Persian country was not in the task of starting a long-range conflict and merely launched a cosmetic military response, with which to sell internally the idea that no attack on its territory would go unpunished.
The initial effects of the conflict between Israel and Iran on the global energy sector focused on damage to oil and gas infrastructure and facilities in Israel and Iran. But the development and escalation of this crisis, especially with the direct participation of the United States, had the potential to increase the commercial and geopolitical consequences of events. Energy markets and their actors were shocked by the very dynamics of the confe…
Energy in Crisis: How Geopolitics is Shaping the Commodities Market
In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley and Wasif Latif discuss the impact of geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalation in the Middle East, on the commodities market. They explore the potential effects of supply disruptions, such as a shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, on oil and natural gas prices, while emphasizing the growing importance of energy in global economics. Latif highlights the ongoing com…
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