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Iran Orders Houthis to Close Bab El‑Mandeb If US Hits Power Grid

Iran has signaled that any U.S. assault on its electricity network will trigger a shutdown order for the Bab El‑Mandeb, the narrow Red Sea passage that channels a substantial share of worldwide oil shipments. The directive is aimed at Yemen’s Houthi movement, which controls …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Oil Price Rise to $80 Relieves Inflationary Strain on Consumer Goods and Industrials

The benchmark West Texas Intermediate settled at $80 on the New York Mercury exchange, a notable climb from $68 just a fortnight ago. This price movement follows a broader recovery in the energy market after a period of subdued demand. Analysts attribute the rise …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Tensions Rise After Syria Foils Arms Flow From Iraq

Syria’s security forces have halted an attempted transfer of weapons from Iraq to Hezbollah, according to the state news agency. The move, described as a “smuggling attempt,” signals intensified border monitoring and adds a fresh layer of uncertainty to already volatile geopolitics in the …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

US Lawmakers Push Crackdown on Solar Imports Evading Tariffs

US lawmakers are intensifying efforts to clamp down on solar imports they claim are evading existing tariffs, a move that threatens to disrupt supply chains and raise costs for renewable energy projects. The push comes as domestic solar manufacturers argue that foreign producers are …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Oil Prices Climb on Reduced Hormuz Traffic After US Blockade Revival

The move, part of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, has sent ripples through energy markets, pushing crude prices higher as traders assess the risk of prolonged supply disruptions.

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

U.S. Administration Drops 20% Hormuz Fee, Shifts to Gulf Investment Deals

The United States has removed a planned 20% surcharge on ships passing the Strait of Hormuz, redirecting the effort toward a series of investment agreements with Gulf nations. The abandoned fee, which had been justified as a cost‑recovery measure for security operations, was expected …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) Surges to 52-Week High at $41.39 on Refining Momentum

With a market capitalization now at $3.5 billion, Calumet’s momentum reflects broader tailwinds in refining, particularly for high-margin niche products like lubricants and waxes. For investors, the question is whether this rally has further room to run or if valuations are stretched after such …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Iran-US Escalation Eases as Detainee Release Signals Possible De-escalation

The move has tempered immediate fears of a broader conflict, easing pressure on oil prices and energy stocks. However, shipping firms are increasingly refusing US-military guided transits through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil flows, raising concerns about supply chain …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher as Pakistan Warns of Wider Conflict

The escalation follows Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which have already tightened oil market sentiment and pushed crude prices higher. Analysts note that Pakistan’s strategic position along key shipping lanes heightens the risk of broader regional instability, particularly for Asian economies reliant on Gulf …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026

Smaller Crude Draw Lifts Oil, But Iran Talks Cap Gains

Oil prices inched higher on Wednesday, supported by a modest drawdown in US crude inventories but capped by lingering concerns over global supply stability. The smaller-than-anticipated decline in stockpiles provided a brief lift, while reports of complications in US-Iran peace talks injected fresh geopolitical …

Vinay Lochav | 16 July 2026
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