Articles about “Ölpreis”
US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities
Last weekend, US fighter jets and submarines attacked three important nuclear facilities in Iran. The impact of the latest developments in the Middle East on the financial markets will depend primarily on Iran’s response and the associated development of oil prices.
Middle East conflict: Is the markets’ restrained reaction appropriate?
So far, the markets have reacted little to the hostilities between Israel and Iran. Is the market development appropriate or is the risk of further escalation being underestimated? Chief economist Gerhard Winzer explores this question in today’s blog post.
Oil prices under pressure: Why producing countries are changing their strategy
The oil price recently fell to a new four-year low. Not only global uncertainties but also unresolved tariff disputes are weighing on growth prospects and thus also on the oil price. After all, oil is considered an important indicator of global economic development. Nevertheless, some oil-producing countries want to expand their production. What consequences would this have for the oil price, and what are the reasons for this unusual step?