The geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have created a significant financial opportunity for two of Britain’s largest energy companies. Shell and BP are positioned to capture an additional
Geopolitical Escalation and Nuclear Diplomacy Collapse: Analysing the US Iran Crisis of 2026
The collapse of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran in February 2026 represents a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions with profound implications for global markets, energy security, and
Donald Trump intervention in Iran may come within 24 hours
US forces have begun withdrawing from Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, according to media reports.
Oil prices set to slump into mid-$50s, Morgan Stanley warns
Oil prices are set for a slide back into the mid to high $50s this year as swelling supplies collide with sluggish global growth, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley.
Defence stocks jump as Trump targets Greenland
Defence shares struck a high note at the open in London, powering to the top of the leaderboard and standing out as some of the strongest performers on the FTSE
Oil slides as markets eye Venezuelan supply comeback
Oil prices extended their decline after the removal of Nicolas Maduro opened the door for Venezuela to revive its battered crude industry and potentially bring more supply onto global markets.
Venezuela Oil Industry Revival Could Take Decades Despite US Intervention
The Venezuelan oil sector has languished for years under the weight of chronic underinvestment, deteriorating infrastructure and endemic corruption. Following recent military action in Caracas that resulted in the detention
Concerns over oil prices have resulted in a loss of nearly £11 billion in value for BP and Shell.
Nearly £11 billion was wiped off the value of Britain’s largest oil companies following reports that Saudi Arabia may abandon its unofficial oil price target.
Gulf Keystone (LON:GKP) to Distribute $15 Million to Shareholders as Dividend
Kurdistan-focused oil producer Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd saw a significant rise in shares on Friday after announcing plans to return an additional $15 million to shareholders via an interim dividend.
Baghdad and KRG are on the verge of reaching an agreement to restart the northern oil exports of Iraq
According to four sources familiar with the matter, the federal government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) are nearing a deal that would facilitate the resumption of northern
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited shares fell around 16% in Monday’s early deals
Shares of Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LSE: GKP) declined c16% during Monday’s early deals, following the company’s announcement that the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, the primary export route from the Kurdistan region
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LON:GKP) Special dividend of $50 million
Gulf Keystone, a leading independent operator and producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, is pleased to announce that the Board has approved the declaration of a special dividend of