Global oil markets are facing unprecedented strain as the US-Iran conflict has pushed crude prices to $100 per barrel, yet a prominent energy economist suggests the world economy is better equipped to handle such shocks than in previous decades. S&P Global vice chair Daniel Yergin shared his analysis of the…

Oil prices surged 10% on Monday after hitting session highs above $119 per barrel, the highest level since 2022, as supply disruptions intensified amid the expanding U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Brent crude futures jumped $9.60 to $102.29 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $9.21 to $100.11, according…

Microsoft has announced a major expansion of its enterprise AI capabilities by integrating Anthropic’s Claude Cowork into its Microsoft 365 Copilot platform, now branded as Copilot Cowork. The tech giant says it developed the service in close collaboration with Anthropic to enable enterprise users to automate complex tasks including building…

Gold futures prices declined sharply on Monday as rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns pressured precious metals markets. April gold futures opened at $5,095 per troy ounce, down 1.2% from Friday’s closing price of $5,158.70, according to market data. The precious metal has experienced a significant pullback, declining 4.7%…