This is how investors reacted to Trump's threats against Iran - the US President demanded the Islamic Republic to conclude a nuclear deal. Otherwise, Trump warned, Tehran should be ready for a military solution to the issue

Oil broke through the $70 mark for the first time since September. Analysts expect more growth

Weakening dollar and supply disruptions boost oil market rally

Oil nears strongest month in 2.5 years

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Chevron Corporation

Brent quotes were falling by 2.5% in the course of trading 

Oil prices down due to de-escalation around Greenland and progress on Ukraine

Halliburton Company

Baker Hughes Company

SLB N.V.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited

PDD Holdings Inc.

Kuaishou Technology

Meituan

JD.com, Inc.

Legendary investor Michael Burry, who predicted the mortgage crisis of 2007-2008, has <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/pravila-igry-izmenilis-cto-majkl-b-urri-delaet-s-portfelem-posle-kraha-maduro">named</a> five companies from his current portfolio that could become beneficiaries of the collapse of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime and allow him to painlessly survive the new round of aggravation of relations between the United States and China. Oninvest with the help of analysts analyzed whether his bet will work for private investors.

Burry holds 5 stocks because of Venezuela and China. Should we follow his example? 

BP p.l.c.

The risk of an oil shock is intensifying amid the escalation of a number of geopolitical conflicts

"Oil shock": analysts named scenarios amid US pressure on Iran and Venezuela

Oil prices jumped after US President Donald Trump <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/pomos-v-puti-tramp-obratilsa-k-iranskim-protestuusim">addressed </a>protesters in Iran, in which he urged them not to give up and said that "help is on the way," CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/13/oil-prices-today-trump-iran-protests.html">reported </a>. Brent futures rose 2.6 percent to $65.5 a barrel. Exchange contracts for North American WTI added 2.8% and passed the mark of $61 per barrel. At the moment, both grades rose in price by more than 3%.

Oil rose sharply after Trump's words on helping protesters in Iran

Traders in the oil market are watching the development of protests in Iran, which could lead to disruptions in oil production in the country or risk blocking the Strait of Hormuz - the most important route for energy exports from the Middle East, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-12/oil-prices-and-iran-protests-how-could-escalation-of-crisis-impact-industry">writes.</a>

The escalating crisis in Iran and oil: five issues the market is watching right now

Valero Energy Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

The US and Venezuela have begun negotiations on oil supplies to American refineries — Reuters

Oil States International, Inc.

Prices are also affected by tensions surrounding Venezuela and China's willingness to purchase more raw materials.


Oil prices rose by 2%. The market saw no progress in the negotiations between Trump and Zelensky.

If OPEC fails to replace Venezuela's embargo-affected oil exports, the impact of the embargo could be $5-8 per barrel, says a former U.S. State Department diplomat 

Oil rises after Trump orders blockade of tankers off Venezuela's shores

Shell plc

Peace progress in Ukraine could reduce risks to Russia's supply of commodities

Oil has fallen in price by almost 3% over the day. Brent has the weakest annual dynamics since 2020

Benchmark grade cheaper amid fresh hopes for peace in Ukraine