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West Texas Intermediate & Nikkei 225

47 shared events · Importance 20 · Last updated May 15, 2026

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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude and the Nikkei 225 index have no direct business or structural relationship, though both react to global macroeconomic and geopolitical events.

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International
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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 jumped 5.4 percent, indicating a strong positive reaction in Asian markets to the ceasefire.
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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 surged significantly in response to the ceasefire and falling oil prices.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 edged up less than 0.1% as Asian shares traded mixed.
May 13, 2026 · 6 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.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 fell, erasing earlier gains, as the country is a major oil importer and is negatively affected by rising energy costs.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have surged due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the global energy crisis.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index soared due to growing optimism about the end of the Iran war and a surge in demand for AI-related tech stocks.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 experienced a slight fall but has risen over 10% in the past month, supported by technology stocks and AI interest despite the Iran war.
May 11, 2026 · 9 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 showed a mixed performance, adding 0.7% and 0.6% in early trading, reflecting some positive sentiment despite broader anxieties.
May 12, 2026 · 6 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell, reflecting a general retreat in Asian stocks.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures bounced significantly, reflecting the market's reaction to the Gulf tensions and potential oil supply disruptions.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 ended lower after an initial jump, reflecting broader market uncertainty due to the geopolitical tensions.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index experienced volatility, reaching a record high of 60,013.98 before retreating, reflecting investor uncertainty.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices were up 0.4% due to the ongoing Iran war.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index was up 0.3% and briefly reached an all-time intraday record, supported by robust corporate results.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures are elevated, contributing to global inflation worries.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 reached a new all-time peak, partly due to AI-linked demand boosting earnings for Japanese firms.
May 14, 2026 · 7 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index saw a slight decline amidst mixed stock market performance, influenced by broader geopolitical uncertainties.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude rose due to concerns over Middle East supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market unease.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 lingered either side of flat, reflecting market unease about the ceasefire.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index led a strong rally across Asian stocks, fueled by optimism surrounding the US-Iran peace talks.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark US crude prices saw a slight decrease, despite the broader concerns about oil supply.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 experienced a slight decline after reaching an intraday record, influenced by corporate results.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
0
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.
Nikkei 225: Japanese stocks, including the Nikkei 225, hit a record high on heightened optimism about the US-Iran ceasefire and talks.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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International
Mar 03, 2026 · 14 articles
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International
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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Domestic
Feb 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained by 4.5-5% after the ceasefire deal, reflecting a positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
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International
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained by 4.5-5% after the ceasefire deal, reflecting a positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 26 articles
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International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 rose more than 4% as trading in Asia began, reflecting the positive market sentiment following the ceasefire agreement.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
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International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 has shown mixed to little change, reflecting cautious trading in Asian markets amid the Iran deadline.
Mar 28, 2026 · 90 articles
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International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 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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International
Apr 02, 2026 · 39 articles
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International
Mar 30, 2026 · 84 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 93 articles
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Apr 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 03, 2026 · 26 articles
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