US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined plans to economically isolate Iran, pushing Brent crude prices to $94 per barrel amidst Strait of Hormuz concerns. The initiative targets trading partners
bloomberg · 2026-08-20 08:52
Copper prices remained above $14,000 per ton following US Treasury intervention aimed at stabilizing borrowing costs. Market sentiment remains volatile due to supply fluctuations and anticipated impor
bloomberg · 2026-08-19 21:28
The US Treasury plans unprecedented economic isolation measures against Iran next week, intensifying financial pressure and port blockades amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, causing Brent crude
bloomberg · 2026-08-13 19:50
US Treasury yields hit yearly highs as geopolitical tensions drive Brent oil above $100/barrel, fueling speculation of imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
bloomberg · 2026-07-23 05:41
The US Treasury revoked a waiver permitting Iranian oil sales following tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, Brent crude surged above $75 per barrel, threatening interim peace negotia
bloomberg · 2026-07-07 12:08
The US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s military bank and state miner GeoMinera, linked to Trafigura’s zinc operations, alongside a steelmaker. Measures target revenue from mineral exploitation amid broader
bloomberg · 2026-06-23 07:50
The US Treasury issued a general license exempting Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products from sanctions, allowing production and trade following diplomatic negotiations.
ccin · 2026-06-23 00:00
The US Treasury issued a 60-day license permitting Iran to export oil and petrochemicals, lifting key sanctions under a new peace deal signed by President Trump. This move allows potential US imports
bloomberg · 2026-06-22 06:45
US Treasury yields fell as lower oil prices improved the inflation outlook, despite higher-than-expected wholesale prices. The ECB raised rates citing energy shocks, while investors watch Fed policy a
bloomberg · 2026-06-11 07:33
US Treasury yields declined as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns, overshadowing weak demand in a $58 billion three-year note auction. The WTI crude drop, driven by reduced Chinese demand, in
bloomberg · 2026-06-09 09:31
The U.S. Treasury will extend its sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil for 30 days to support vulnerable countries, coinciding with a 1.5% rise in Brent crude prices to $111 per barrel due to regi
reuters · 2026-05-18 08:33
The U.S. Treasury reached a $275 million settlement with Adani Enterprises over 32 sanctions violations involving Iranian-origin liquefied petroleum gas shipments. Separately, the SEC settled a civil
reuters · 2026-05-18 07:22
The US Treasury sanctioned Iranian currency exchanges and a Chinese oil terminal for facilitating crude sales, intensifying pressure on Tehran amidst Strait of Hormuz tensions. These actions target Ir
bloomberg · 2026-05-01 11:31
The US Treasury warned financial institutions against facilitating transactions with Chinese refiners importing Iranian oil, citing secondary sanction risks. The move impacts private processors in Sha
bloomberg · 2026-04-28 12:46