Brent, Russia and U.S. sanctions

Brent crude jumps above $80 a barrel as investors weigh U.S. sanctions on Russian oil
Oil futures were up strongly Monday, with Brent crude on track for its first finish above $80 a barrel since August, as investors assess the potential hit to supply from a further tightening of U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector.
Brent crude pops above $81 on fresh U.S. sanctions against Russian oil
Crude oil prices surge as U.S. sanctions on Russian oil disrupt global supplies, driving Brent crude above $81/bbl to the highest in nearly five months.
Brent Crude Oil Hits $80 a Barrel for First Time Since October
Oil surpassed $80 a barrel as traders digested a report that Indian oil processors are bracing for new US sanctions that would hit flows from Russia.
Why Oil Has Hit A 3-Month High With Brent Touching $80
On Friday, crude oil futures rose to price levels last seen in October 2024. What are the reasons behind the uptick in prices and will the rally last?
Oil jumps more than 4%, Brent breaks $80 as traders worry about tougher Russia sanctions
Oil prices jumped more than 4% on Friday, with global benchmark Brent breaking $80 per barrel for the first time since October on fears that tougher U.S. sanctions on Russia will disrupt crude supplies.
Oil sizzles to 3-month high after US imposes tougher sanctions on Russian crude; Brent rallies 4% to touch $80
Oil prices rallied nearly 3% to their highest in three months on Friday as traders braced for supply disruptions from the broadest U.S. sanctions package targeting Russian oil and gas revenue. President Joe Biden's administration imposed fresh sanctions targeting Russian oil producers,
UBS sees upside risk to $80 Brent crude forecast
Giovanni Staunovo of UBS Global Wealth Management discusses the expanded U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, and how high he ...
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Brent Sadler says it’ll take a generation to rebuild US Navy, catch up with growing Chinese threat
Brent Sadler, senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, says it was refreshing to hear Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth discuss the urgent need to rebuild the Navy at his confirmation ...
A’s lock in Brent Rooker with $60 million contract extension as surprise spending spree continues
The A’s are opening their wallets on the way out of Oakland. The team agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension ...
Brent Sanford chosen as interim president at Bismarck State College
Mexico’s president has signaled to Donald Trump that she can play the regional renaming game, too. Claudia Sheinbaum chided ...
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Brent Rooker and Athletics finalize a $60 million, 5-year contract
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker and the Athletics finalized a $60 million, five-year contract on Wednesday for ...
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‘Can’t come soon enough’: Brent Sadler advocates for Hegseth’s defense secretary confirmation
Brent Sadler, senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, says Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary can’t come soon enough. Sadler says the Pentagon ...
Brent Crews’ busy 2025 schedule begins with the Chili Bowl and momentum on his side
Toyota prospect Brent Crews hopes to parlay a Tulsa Shootout victory from earlier this month into a strong week at the Chili ...