Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Face New Uncertainty

PERTH, Australia — Oil prices climbed on Monday as uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to keep traders cautious, with Iran saying discussions with Oman on new shipping lanes were in their final stages but stressing that additional conditions involving the United States still needed to be met.

Japan, US Confirm Joint Yen-Buying Intervention, Signal Readiness for More Action

Japan and the United States have confirmed that they carried out a coordinated intervention in the foreign exchange market to support the Japanese yen, marking the first joint currency operation between the two countries in more than a decade. Japanese authorities said they remain prepared to intervene again if necessary, underscoring growing concern over the yen’s prolonged weakness and its potential impact on global financial markets.