Business Dollar Greenback edges higher as markets await US inflation data August 12, 2026 The Universe The dollar edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday as renewed attacks on shipping routes in the Middle East added to market uncertainty ahead of key US inflation data. The…
Business Oil Prices Crude holds above one-week high as US-Iran talks lose momentum August 11, 2026 The Universe Oil prices held steady on Tuesday near their highest level in more than a week. Investors grew less hopeful about a US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the…
Business Oil Prices Crude Slips on Improved Shipping Flows but Remains Set for Strong Monthly Gain July 31, 2026 The Universe Oil prices edged lower on Friday as improved shipping flows through key maritime chokepoints eased immediate supply concerns. However, crude remained on track for a monthly gain of around 20%…
Business Oil prices Crude jumps as US-Iran strikes fuel Strait of Hormuz tensions July 13, 2026 The Universe Oil prices rose sharply on Sunday evening after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, raising concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for…
Business Oil prices Government to pass global price cuts on to consumers, says Ali Pervaiz Malik July 8, 2026 The Universe Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Tuesday that the government will pass the full benefit of lower global oil prices on to consumers. Hormuz Tankers hit in…
World Hormuz Tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate during Iran mourning July 8, 2026 The Universe Two commercial tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns about security along one of the world’s busiest energy shipping routes. Ziarat attack Security…
Business Oil Prices Crude falls as US-Iran talks ease supply concerns July 2, 2026 The Universe Oil prices fell by about one per cent on Thursday, extending losses for a third straight session as signs of progress in indirect US-Iran talks eased concerns over global supply.…
Business Oil Prices Markets steady as US-Iran tensions ease and Gulf exports continue June 29, 2026 The Universe Oil prices held steady on Monday after Iran and the United States agreed to halt recent hostilities, while Middle East producers continued exporting oil and liquefied natural gas despite fresh…
Business PSX Volatile as US-Iran Tensions Shake Markets June 10, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained volatile on Wednesday as investors reacted to renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. Iran Warns Neighbours Against Supporting US or Israel The…
Business ECB Says Iran War Has Deepened Consumer Anxiety Across Euro Zone May 29, 2026 The Universe Research by the European Central Bank has found that consumers across the euro zone have become more sensitive to economic shocks following the war involving Iran, raising concerns that the…
