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Energy markets are adapting to the Iran war as a ‘forever conflict’ while oil producers keep supplies flowing and avoid ‘mutually assured destruction’
Energy markets are adapting to the Iran war as a ‘forever conflict’ while oil producers keep supplies flowing and avoid ‘mutually assured destruction’

“Repeated supply shocks are driving a lasting reconfiguration of trade routes and energy corridors, and tail risks remain elevated.”

By Jason MaOctober 23, 2026
Beyond the UAE: Space42’s $1.7 billion bid to conquer new markets
Beyond the UAE: Space42’s $1.7 billion bid to conquer new markets
By Melissa HancockOctober 21, 2026
Databricks sets sights on Abu Dhabi as Middle East growth takes off 
Databricks sets sights on Abu Dhabi as Middle East growth takes off 
By Melissa HancockOctober 21, 2026
The way we consume energy is changing. Abu Dhabi’s integrated system has already embraced that change 
The way we consume energy is changing. Abu Dhabi’s integrated system has already embraced that change 
By H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al JarwanOctober 21, 2026
Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
Iran is running out of money and can’t even pay its troops as U.S. blockade chokes the economy, Central Command says, while domestic unrest grows
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2026
No forms, no fuss: Abu Dhabi wants AI to eliminate government paperwork 
No forms, no fuss: Abu Dhabi wants AI to eliminate government paperwork 
By Inzamam RashidOctober 14, 2026
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U.S. energy secretary says 7 million barrels of oil exiting Persian Gulf daily, but Chevron CEO rebuts the claim
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U.S. energy secretary says 7 million barrels of oil exiting Persian Gulf daily, but Chevron CEO rebuts the claim
By Jordan BlumJune 12, 2026
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When SpaceX starts trading, some ‘shareholders’ will discover they own nothing at all
By Jim EdwardsJune 12, 2026
T-minus 24 hours: On the eve of SpaceX IPO liftoff some Wall Street analysts say the stock is worth only half of Elon Musk’s price
Economy
T-minus 24 hours: On the eve of SpaceX IPO liftoff some Wall Street analysts say the stock is worth only half of Elon Musk’s price
By Jim EdwardsJune 11, 2026
A man guides a ship in the water.
Energy
Analysts expected oil to surge above $200 but China has quietly kept prices half of that—and can’t for much longer
By Sasha RogelbergJune 10, 2026
Saudi economy redraws ambitions—‘going local’ is the new buzz phrase 
Middle East
Saudi economy redraws ambitions—‘going local’ is the new buzz phrase 
By Melissa HancockJune 10, 2026
The Gulf states are betting big on AI: who’s investing where?
Middle East
The Gulf states are betting big on AI: who’s investing where?
By Melissa HancockJune 9, 2026
SpaceX IPO means more to the Gulf than you might expect
Newsletters
SpaceX IPO means more to the Gulf than you might expect
By Melissa HancockJune 9, 2026
‘We expect it to leak’: OpenAI is frontrunning the narrative around its $1 trillion IPO
AI
‘We expect it to leak’: OpenAI is frontrunning the narrative around its $1 trillion IPO
By Jim EdwardsJune 9, 2026
The global airline industry’s profits could be cut in half as it braces for its worst year since the pandemic
Energy
The global airline industry’s profits could be cut in half as it braces for its worst year since the pandemic
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 8, 2026
Pope Leo receives seven-minute standing ovation after calling for the public’s ‘moral renewal’ to respect migrants
Politics
Pope Leo receives seven-minute standing ovation after calling for the public’s ‘moral renewal’ to respect migrants
By The Associated Press, Suman Naishadham and Nicole WinfieldJune 8, 2026
‘We didn’t see this coming’: Wall Street eats its forecasts as stocks sell off globally on fear of AI bubble ahead of SpaceX IPO
Economy
‘We didn’t see this coming’: Wall Street eats its forecasts as stocks sell off globally on fear of AI bubble ahead of SpaceX IPO
By Jim EdwardsJune 8, 2026
Iran fires missiles at Israel in first such bombardment since ceasefire as Trump says ‘I’m not happy about’ Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Middle East
Iran fires missiles at Israel in first such bombardment since ceasefire as Trump says ‘I’m not happy about’ Israeli strikes on Lebanon
By Kareem Chehayeb, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressJune 7, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is more open than previously thought as the U.S. shoots down Iranian drones threatening ships and provides ‘naval overwatch’
Energy
The Strait of Hormuz is more open than previously thought as the U.S. shoots down Iranian drones threatening ships and provides ‘naval overwatch’
By Jason MaJune 6, 2026
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in history
Energy
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in history
By Devika Krishna Kumar, Alex Longley, Yongchang Chin, Mia Gindis and BloombergJune 6, 2026
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Commentary
ICC Secretary General: The Hormuz clock that matters isn’t diplomatic — it’s agricultural
By John W.H. Denton AOJune 6, 2026
Elon Musk stares
Personal Finance
The S&P 500 will initially exclude SpaceX but Elon Musk is coming for your retirement savings anyway
By Jim EdwardsJune 5, 2026
Asia turns to U.S. oil and gas amid Iran war: ‘We get too much into that tree-hugging mode’
Energy
Asia turns to U.S. oil and gas amid Iran war: ‘We get too much into that tree-hugging mode’
By Jordan BlumJune 4, 2026
Trump tells Netanyahu, ‘You’re f—ing crazy’ and Wall Street sees it as a sign he’s losing patience with the war and wants it done
Investing
Trump tells Netanyahu, ‘You’re f—ing crazy’ and Wall Street sees it as a sign he’s losing patience with the war and wants it done
By Jim EdwardsJune 2, 2026
Welcome to the new voice of intelligence in the Middle East
Newsletters
Welcome to the new voice of intelligence in the Middle East
By Alyson ShontellJune 2, 2026
The U.S. and Europe feared the Iran conflict would curtail the Gulf’s appetite for global investments. The opposite is true
Middle East
The U.S. and Europe feared the Iran conflict would curtail the Gulf’s appetite for global investments. The opposite is true
By Melissa HancockJune 2, 2026
Property prices are down in Dubai. Is it a war-induced blip, or something more serious?  
Middle East
Property prices are down in Dubai. Is it a war-induced blip, or something more serious?  
By Melissa HancockJune 1, 2026
The Iran conflict has disrupted oil supply. Gulf states are now looking to multi-billion-dollar investments in renewables 
Energy
The Iran conflict has disrupted oil supply. Gulf states are now looking to multi-billion-dollar investments in renewables 
By Melissa HancockJune 1, 2026
India brings back COVID-era work-from-home rules and asks farmers to halve fertilizer use as the Iran war chokes its oil lifeline
Energy
India brings back COVID-era work-from-home rules and asks farmers to halve fertilizer use as the Iran war chokes its oil lifeline
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 12, 2026
A driver pumps gasoline at a gas station in Brooklyn, New York, in March.
Energy
Activists call surging oil and gas profits ‘horrifying’ as energy giants post profits twice as high as 2025
By Tristan BoveApril 28, 2026
A replica of a Lockheed Martin missile
Politics
‘A golden opportunity right now based on who’s in government.’ Trump’s bellicose presidency means defense firms are raking it in
By Tristan BoveApril 25, 2026
A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP via Getty Images)
Energy
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz—but experts say it now holds a card that works ‘almost like a nuclear deterrent’
By Eva RoytburgApril 17, 2026
Pope Leo XIV waving to a crowd
Politics
U.S. Catholic leaders criticize Trump for ‘disparaging words’ about the pope as Vatican clash risks alienating Catholic voters
By Tristan BoveApril 16, 2026
Pete Hegseth speaks with both hands in the air as Donald Trump looks on in the background.
Politics
‘I am certain’: Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion
By Sasha RogelbergApril 15, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the media after walking off of Air Force One at Miami International Airport on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
Politics
Trump says the Iran war is ‘very close to over’—despite no deal, a live blockade, and threats mounting
By Eva RoytburgApril 15, 2026
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: President-elect Donald Trump rings the opening bell on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 12, 2024 in New York City. Trump was invited to the Exchange after being named TIME’s “Person of the Year” for the second time. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Energy
Wall Street is the biggest winner of the Iran war—and the S&P 500 just turned positive for the year
By Eva RoytburgApril 13, 2026
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