Energy prices will fall when U.S. destroys Iran’s ability to attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Wright

Gas prices have spiked in the U.S. as oil has jumped to over $90 since the war began in Iran.
Oil price surge could boost these Chinese stocks, Goldman says

Goldman Sachs’ Asia Pacific energy analysts predict two of China’s three oil giants could benefit if Brent prices climb amid sustained Middle East tensions.
These momentum trades have fizzled out and are stuck. Where they might go from here

Big tech, precious metals and small caps all have slowed down after big runs. But there is some hope their rallies will pick up again soon.
Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks despite ongoing volatility

TipRanks compiles some of the best stocks to own amid the current volatility, according to the Street’s top analysts.
OpenAI hardware leader resigns after deal with the Pentagon

Kalinowski wrote she has “deep respect” for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the team, but the company announced the Pentagon deal “without the guardrails defined.”
Investors may be too complacent about mounting risks with the S&P 500 less than 4% from high

The year so far has been marred with geopolitical volatility, leading some to believe the market may not be as concerned as it should be about war in Iran.
Global week ahead: Diplomacy in ruins as G7 meets on Iran

G7 finance ministers and central bank governors are set to convene for a key meeting as diplomatic tensions escalate over the Iran conflict.
U.S. judge voids 2025 actions taken by Kari Lake as Voice of America CEO, including job cuts

“Any actions taken by Lake during her asserted tenure as acting CEO between July 31 and November 19, 2025…are void,” Judge Royce Lamberth wrote.
Iranian projectiles continue to strike Gulf countries’ infrastructure

Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates report more strikes on civilian targets as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.
China says ‘thorough preparations’ needed as Trump-Xi meeting hangs in the balance amid Iran war

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi signaled preparations are underway for a planned meeting between the presidents of the U.S. and China.