West Texas Intermediate & South Korea
31 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) prices also rose sharply, reflecting the global energy shock from the Iran war.
South Korea: South Korea is a significant plastic user in Asia, and its companies like Yonwoo and Gaone International are directly impacted by the plastic supply disruptions, with some benefiting and others struggling.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures bounced significantly, reflecting the market's reaction to the Gulf tensions and potential oil supply disruptions.
South Korea: South Korea's market dipped, mirroring the general negative sentiment in Asian markets following the geopolitical developments.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices have increased following the United States' decision to blockade Iranian ports, indicating market anxiety over potential supply shortages.
South Korea: South Korea delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years due to a jump in chip exports, benefiting from the global surge in AI investment, making it an outlier to the general economic downturn.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude rose significantly due to the escalation of attacks in the Middle East Gulf, settling at $106.42.
South Korea: A South Korean vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fire and explosion.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate oil prices fell significantly due to hopes for an end to the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, briefly dipping below $100 a barrel.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi gained sharply, driven by strong buying of tech stocks.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose due to renewed fighting and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market concerns over oil supply disruptions.
South Korea: South Korea, a major importer of crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to disruptions caused by the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices surged following the rejection of Iran's peace terms, reflecting heightened market concerns.
South Korea: South Korea is part of the US Treasury Secretary's diplomatic tour, with discussions on economic security.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have been highly volatile due to the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, reflecting market uncertainty and supply disruptions.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship, HMM Namu, caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, leading to accusations from Donald Trump against Iran, which Iran denied.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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