
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC after nearly 60 years of membership. This decision is seen as potentially ending the oil cartel.
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United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC after nearly 60 years of membership. This decision is seen as potentially ending the oil cartel.

US President Donald Trump said he is not satisfied with Iran's latest peace proposal. Talks have stalled and prospects for compromise appear limited.

Exxon Mobil CEO states that market has not yet fully priced in the impact of Iran war. Strait of Hormuz tensions suggest oil prices could rise further.

The Trump administration argues that the Iran war has effectively ended due to the ceasefire that began in early April, circumventing the need for congressional approval under the 1973 War Powers Resolution's 60-day window. Critics view this as legal overreach. Oil markets react directly.

The Trump administration argues that the Iran war has already 'terminated' due to an early-April ceasefire, allowing it to avoid triggering the 60-day congressional notification requirement under the 1973 War Powers Resolution. This interpretation seeks to circumvent the legal requirement for presidential notification to Congress. Oil volatility reflects this dispute.

Rising oil prices suggest Japan may need to intervene to support the yen. Higher energy prices could negatively impact the Japanese economy.

Oil prices exceeded $104 a barrel on an unconfirmed report that Iran's chief negotiator resigned, signaling reduced chances of diplomatic resolution and potential escalation. The market is driven by fears of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.