The straight of Hormuz obviously is their trump card to play, but if they had an American pilot in their captivity, that would be a major major bit of leverage for them. Hey everybody, welcome to Here's the Scoop from NBC News. I'm Yasmugian.On the show today, college basketball fans are going to be watching their prop bets and their brackets for the weekend's NCAA's Final Four. But what toll is the rise of gambling taking on student athletes. We're going to get into that.Up first though, we are starting wi ...

Since the US attacks on Iran began roiling oil markets, Citigroup's rates-trading chief has been looking to other commodities to monitor the knock-on effects of the military action on inflation and how central banks might react. https://t.co/533xph9vyN ...

Kevin Book, Managing Director at ClearView Energy Partners, discusses the global oil market impact of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the potential for prolonged supply outages and the risk of sharply higher crude and gasoline prices. He also addresses policy options under consideration and implications for US energy strategy. He speaks with Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notific ...

Is the Strait of Hormuz closed? The lack of heavy traffic -- and US Navy ships -- implies it is. Whether it can be reopened is a matter of much discussion at the moment, but even the threat of a minefield can keep oil markets in turmoil. https://t.co/6nSx7l3w72 ...

Starting the third week of the war in the Middle East, Morgan Stanley’s chief of U.S. equity strategy Mike Wilson discusses the energy and broader markets and considers the likelihood of a recession in the short term. On the ground in Dubai, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports on Iran’s strikes on the UAE’s critical energy infrastructure and transportation hub. The Strait of Hormuz is pivotal to the conflict; President Trump is reportedly planning a coalition of naval escorts through the channel key for the world’s e ...

Core Viewpoint - The S&P 500 index appears undervalued, prompting discussions about potential buying opportunities in the current market environment [1] Group 1: Market Valuation - The S&P 500 is trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 18, which is below its historical average of around 20 [1] - Analysts suggest that the current valuation may indicate a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on potential market recovery [1] Group 2: Economic Indicators - Recent economic data shows signs of resilience, with GDP growth projected to remain stable, supporting the case for investment in equities [1] - Inflation rates have shown signs of moderation, which could lead to a more favorable interest rate environment for stocks [1] Group 3: Investor Sentiment - Investor sentiment has been cautious, with many holding back due to uncertainties in the economic outlook, creating a potential buying opportunity for those willing to take on risk [1] - The current market conditions may lead to a shift in sentiment as more investors recognize the value in the S&P 500 [1]

The war in the Middle East is causing unprecedented turmoil in oil markets, supercharging shares in European energy companies https://t.co/Yipi3Sn6n8 ...

RT Anas Alhajji (@anasalhajji)⭕️Oil markets at work! Rerouting and going to the highest bidder.Map form @Kpler ...

Bob McNally, founder and president of Rapidan Energy Group and Former Special Assistant and Senior Director for International Energy on the National Security Council under President George W. Bush, says oil markets could face weeks of disruption based on current conditions in the Strait. McNally says the Hormuz artery is "too big and important," downplaying the impact the IEA's largest-ever emergency oil release will have on markets. He expects oil prices will stay in the triple digit range until a ceasefir ...

Emboldened by their ability to rattle oil markets, and desperate to restore deterrence, Tehran’s battered leaders are making tough demands as Arabs hope to spark talks https://t.co/XmShShPuCo ...