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The oil market is in ‘backwardation’ — what it means for energy prices
An Iranian security worker monitors an area in phase 19 of the South Pars gas field in Assalooyeh, on Iran's Persian Gulf coast, on Aug. 23, 2016.Morteza Nikoubazl | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesOil prices have been gripped by volatility since…
Trump sends more troops to Iran — but it may backfire, analysts say
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - MARCH 20: United States President Donald Trump (R) speaks to the press before his departs the White House en route Miami, Florida on March 20, 2026, in Washington DC. Celal Gunes | Anadolu | Getty…
WTI, Brent after Iran rejects direct U.S. talks
A pump jack is seen in a field on March 18, 2026 in Pecos, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesOil prices rose Thursday after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even as a U.S. proposal to end…
Republicans balk at Senate Democrats’ DHS shutdown counteroffer
Republicans on Wednesday balked at a Democratic counteroffer to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, as lawmakers and the White House scramble to strike a deal before a scheduled two-week recess begins on Friday ahead of a busy…
White House posts cryptic videos, deletes one, fueling speculation online
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesTwo mysterious videos posted to the White House's official X and Instagram accounts on Wednesday night generated buzz online, with the purpose of the short, vertically shot clips unclear. One video was…
Trump rages at Supreme Court for tariff ruling
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2026.Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesRead more CNBC politics coverage"The Supreme Court, that's right, of the United States…
Iran rejects ceasefire, but reviews peace plan
Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.U.S. markets rebounded on Wednesday as traders signaled hope that Washington and Tehran can eventually reach a ceasefire…
Republicans block Democratic push for Trump Jr. subpoena
Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff of World Liberty Financial at Token2049, a prominent crypto conference in Singapore, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.WachsmanRepublicans on a House Natural Resources subcommittee blocked a Democratic motion…
Space stocks rally on reports of SpaceX’s imminent IPO filing
A screen displays the Firefly Aerospace logo during the company's IPO at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, U.S., August 7, 2025. Jeenah Moon | ReutersSpace stocks soared Wednesday following a report that Elon Musk's SpaceX could…
Moulton bans staff from using prediction markets like Kalshi, Polymarket
Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat from Massachusetts and 2020 presidential candidate, meets with volunteers during a campaign stop in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty…