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The war in the Middle East reignites the risk of a blockade in Hormuz
XTB analysts warn that the new phase of the Iran-US war, focused on the Strait of Hormuz, raises the risk of oil supply disruptions.
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Global fossil fuel consumption hits a new record in 2025
Global fossil fuel consumption reaches a new record in 2025, with oil, gas, and coal covering 86% of global energy demand, according to the Energy Institute.
Economy
US Ambassador challenges Panamanian congresswoman to apply for a new visa to verify her status
Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera challenges Patsy Lee to apply for another visa to verify her immigration status amid revocation rumours.
Companies
Ibex 35 falls by 0.25% dragged down by oil and the closure of Hormuz
Ibex 35 drops 0.25% to 19,335.7 points due to rising oil prices after the closure of the Hormuz Strait. Repsol leads gains, while banking and tourism suffer.
Markets
Repsol rises 4% on the IBEX 35 as oil nears $77
Repsol rises 4% on the IBEX 35, which drops 0.25%, as Brent nears $77 amid US-Iran tensions. Technology weighs on the index.
Markets
Brent oil rises 3.78% due to blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Brent rises 3.78% to $78.88 after Hormuz blockade. The Ibex 35 falls 0.40% and Asian markets plummet.
Markets
Zcash Surges 40% Amid Geopolitical Tensions Between the US and Iran
Zcash skyrockets 40% as US-Iran tensions rise, rekindling interest in financial privacy in the crypto market.
Companies
Brent Heads for Third Week of Gains Amid US-Iran Tensions
Brent trades between $76 and $77, gaining weekly due to US-Iran clashes in Hormuz, though oversupply limits rises.
Companies
Ibex 35 rises 0.32% driven by steelmakers and potential dialogue between the US and Iran
Ibex 35 rises 0.32% to 19,384.7 points, boosted by steelmakers ArcelorMittal and Acerinox and expectations of US-Iran dialogue.
Markets
Ibex 35 falls 2.35% this week, halting its advance due to geopolitical tensions
Ibex 35 closes the week down 2.35% at 19,384.7 points, weighed down by tensions between the US and Iran.
Companies
The IBEX 35 suffers its biggest drop since March, falling below 19,100 points
The IBEX 35 falls by 2.73% to 19,104 points, its largest drop since March, due to tensions between the US and Iran and Trump's threats to Spain.
Economy
US services sector slows in June, but employment rebounds
The non-manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to 54.0 in June, but employment rose to 51.2, according to ISM.