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West Texas Intermediate & Hang Seng Index

31 shared events · Importance 17 · Last updated May 15, 2026

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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices slid by more than 15% after the ceasefire agreement, dropping below $100 a barrel, indicating a decrease in market tension.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index rose 3.1 percent, contributing to the overall positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices sank significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index surged following the ceasefire announcement.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: US crude (West Texas Intermediate) gained significantly, rising to nearly $100 a barrel, driven by the supply disruption caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Hang Seng Index: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slipped, reflecting the general market wobbles and concerns over global energy costs.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices rose, mirroring the increase in Brent crude due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index was down, contributing to the overall decline in Asian markets.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices rose by 91 cents to $98.98 a barrel and later by $1.57 to $99.64 a barrel, driven by the ongoing war with Iran.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index gained 0.2% but later lost earlier gains, falling less than 0.1%, showing mixed performance in Hong Kong.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude fell 58 cents to $101.60 a barrel, remaining elevated due to the war with Iran.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.4% as Asian shares traded mixed.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices were up 0.4% due to the ongoing Iran war.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index gained 0.7%.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) was 4.7% higher at $99.89 a barrel, driven by the Iran war uncertainties and blockade of Iranian ports.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index experienced a slight fall amidst mixed Asian market performance.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices surged following the rejection of Iran's peace terms, reflecting heightened market concerns.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index experienced a minor drop as global markets reacted to the geopolitical developments.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) prices also rose sharply, reflecting the global energy shock from the Iran war.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index declined, indicating a negative market reaction to the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices (West Texas Intermediate) plunged more than $13 to $88.88 per barrel on news of potential ceasefire.
Hang Seng Index: Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained, indicating positive market reaction in Asia to the prospects of a US-Iran peace agreement.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark US crude prices saw a slight decrease, despite the broader concerns about oil supply.
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index remained flat, indicating stable market conditions in Hong Kong.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: US West Texas Intermediate for May fell due to expectations that US-Iran peace talks would resume, indicating a positive market reaction to potential de-escalation.
Hang Seng Index: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose on expectations of a possible second round of talks between the US and Iran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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International
Hang Seng Index: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index was up by 2.8%, showing a positive reaction in the Asian market.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
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International
Hang Seng Index: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index was up by 2.8%, showing a positive reaction in the Asian market.
Apr 07, 2026 · 26 articles
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International
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index advanced more than 2% following the ceasefire, indicating a strong positive reaction in the Hong Kong market.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
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International
Hang Seng Index: The Hang Seng Index was down as global equity markets reacted negatively to the renewed fears over the US-Iran ceasefire.
Apr 08, 2026 · 32 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 39 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 93 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 01, 2026 · 23 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 8 articles
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Apr 01, 2026 · 10 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 17 articles
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Mar 22, 2026 · 7 articles
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Mar 06, 2026 · 70 articles
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Hang Seng Index: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell, reflecting weaker Asian market performance prior to the news.
Apr 08, 2026 · 52 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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Apr 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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