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Oil extends gains after US and Iran exchange attacks on ships

Oil extends gains after US and Iran exchange attacks on ships

By Florence Tan and Sam Li SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel on Monday as tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas heightened concerns of a prolonged supply disruption from the Middle East.

Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships

Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Monday as tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas heightened concerns of a prolonged supply disruption from the Middle East.

Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'

Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'

DUBAI, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by the U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response" if it comes under further attack.

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitate as oil climbs

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitate as oil climbs

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian tech shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on American naval ships, Central Command says

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on American naval ships, Central Command says

DUBAI, Sept 5 (Reuters) - U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday, U.S. Central Command said, including one off the coast of Kharg Island, near Iran's key oil export hub.

Asia shares bounce, others cautious as oil rises

Asia shares bounce, others cautious as oil rises

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitant as oil rises

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitant as oil rises

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian tech shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.

US denies that Iran struck an uncrewed US military ship in the Strait of Hormuz

US denies that Iran struck an uncrewed US military ship in the Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military has denied that Iran struck an uncrewed American military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim a “total lie.”

Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Asian shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers

Iran says it hit a US ship in a week of renewed hostilities, and other Mideast news

Iran says it hit a US ship in a week of renewed hostilities, and other Mideast news

Iran says it struck a U.S. military boat in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest exchange between the countries after a month of calm

Asian benchmarks trade mixed following rally on Wall Street led by technology issues

Asian benchmarks trade mixed following rally on Wall Street led by technology issues

Asian shares are trading mixed as market sentiment for some regional benchmarks got a boost from the tech-led rally on Wall Street

US equity funds record second weekly outflow on Iran tensions, high yields

US equity funds record second weekly outflow on Iran tensions, high yields

Sept 4 (Reuters) - U.S. equity funds recorded outflows for a second consecutive week, as rising bond yields and oil prices amid renewed Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment, though strong results from AI-related companies helped limit the selloff.