The Markets Ledger

US firm strikes crude oil in Côte d’Ivoire

U.S.-based Murphy Oil has made a fresh offshore oil discovery in Côte d’Ivoire, adding momentum to the West African nation’s push to become one of the continent’s leading hydrocarbon producers by 2035.

Oil climbs as US strikes Iran

Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, moving away from a seven-week low touched in the previous ‌session, after the U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran and as market data showed another large draw in U.S. crude stocks.

Stocks near record high as crude oil drops on Iran

Global stocks climbed to approach a record high as crude oil fell after officials signaled the US was nearing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows. The dollar weakened.