Venezuela's interim leader met Trump at a Manhattan hotel during UNGA, months after the raid that seized Nicolás Maduro, amid a 65bn-barrel oil deal.
Tit-for-tat strikes near the Strait of Hormuz send crude toward $100, hit equities and reignite inflation fears.
US takes majority stake in Venezuela's oil reserves, but experts warn gas prices won't drop overnight.
Global stocks, oil, and metals swing as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech and a surprise peace deal reshape investor expectations.
Geopolitical shocks and shifting alliances redefine energy trade, with Brent at $87.65 and forecasts pointing to more volatility.
Escalating geopolitical risks and rising crude prices cloud the outlook ahead of the critical US jobs report.
Gulf allies plead for diplomacy, Israel pushes for war, and a nuclear deal hangs in the balance.
Veteran analyst Paul Sankey highlights 'massive' margins and warns of strategic reserve depletion; Saudi actions add geopolitical strain.
Crude surges on tanker attack and military threats, but peace hopes and OPEC+ oversupply fears keep markets on edge
Geopolitical tensions cool as daily strikes pause, reopening key shipping routes and pressuring crude markets ahead of Fed rate decision.