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Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 18

Oil ticked higher as prospects for a resolution of the US-Iran war receded, with President Donald Trump saying he’s not interested in extending an expiring agreement with Tehran.

US-Iran Prospects Dim as Trump Seems in No Hurry to Reach Deal

The war between the US and Iran has slowed down, as peace prospects dim with President Trump in no hurry to reach a peace deal. The apparent slowdown of actions comes as the President insists the US is controlling the Strait of Hormuz, as…

Commentary: What STI’s record run doesn’t say about the Singapore stock market

When Singapore is more than just its financial sector and banks, the Straits Times Index shows an incomplete picture, says former financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan.

Stocks & Bonds Fall as Oil Rises on Geopolitical Tensions | The Close 8/17/2026

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Executive Director…

Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss opposes sale of family's stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner

Live: Australia's biggest company BHP to report earnings

Australia's biggest company BHP will report earnings, as we delve into the books of some of the nation's most valuable listed companies. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

US stocks fall on spiking bond yields, higher oil prices

Facebook, Instagram Under Scrutiny in Meta Social Media Addiction Trial

Meta Platforms Inc. is headed to court Tuesday for a high-stakes showdown with a coalition of state attorneys general over claims that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to encourage compulsive use among young users.

Anthropic revenue run rate tops $65 billion, source says

Russian holdings of US Treasuries fall to $27 mln in June

Long-term US government bonds accounted for $23 mln of Russian holdings in June, while short-term securities accounted for $4 mln, the US Department of the Treasury said

US pauses construction of border wall through national park in Texas

Bulldozers had been dispatched to remote national park as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Google to buy Spirit Airlines business data for $10 million