West Texas Intermediate & Japan
72 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026
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International
West Texas Intermediate: Rose 3.28% to $87.11, tracking Brent's surge on supply disruption fears.
Japan: Yen weakness persists despite intervention warnings; U.S. Treasury urged BOJ rate hikes.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude oil prices fluctuated sharply due to geopolitical tensions, affecting energy costs and inflation expectations.
Japan: Japan's stock market experienced significant volatility, influenced by global factors and domestic economic data.
Jul 24, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices fluctuated significantly due to geopolitical developments between the United States and Iran, impacting global energy markets.
Japan: Japan's overall market performance, economic data, and currency movements are central to this event.
May 21, 2026 · 40 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude also fell, contributing to lower inflation expectations and a weaker dollar.
Japan: Japan's currency was strengthened through coordinated intervention, improving its terms of trade and reducing import costs, but the long-term effect depends on monetary policy adjustments.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (WTI) was 2.8% higher at $89.76 a barrel, influenced by the same geopolitical factors affecting Brent crude.
Japan: The stock market in Japan, represented by the Nikkei 225, hit a fresh record high due to enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence boom and anticipation of the Iran war ceasefire extension.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude prices surged due to increased geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, reflecting higher demand or supply concerns.
Japan: The Japanese government revised its economic growth rate downwards, indicating a slowdown in its economy.
Jun 07, 2026 · 12 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude oil prices have surged due to the intensifying Middle East conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting tightening global energy supplies.
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply lower, reflecting the negative sentiment from Wall Street and concerns over the Middle East conflict's impact on global trade and energy supplies.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Added 34 cents to $84.84 a barrel, contributing to inflation and market pressure.
Japan: Imports almost all its oil, making it vulnerable to higher energy costs; Nikkei fell.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: The price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate>>> fell $1.35, indicating a decrease in U.S. crude oil prices.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 index saw substantial gains, supported by tech-related shares and positive economic indicators like manufacturing PMI and export data, reflecting a healthy market performance.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> prices have fallen on hopes of a peace deal, reflecting the market's expectation of increased oil supply.
Japan: Japan, heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf, has been particularly impacted by the conflict. The potential peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to benefit its economy.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
Japan: Japan's economy is affected by the Iran war, with its stock market experiencing volatility and firms reporting sharp rises in input costs due to higher raw material prices.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have also been affected by the US-Iran conflict, experiencing volatility and price increases due to supply concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan: Japan>>>'s economy showed growth, and its officials expressed readiness to intervene in foreign exchange markets to support the Japan — Japanese yen>>>.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have spiked due to the conflict and the effective shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting the market's reaction to supply concerns.
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have risen significantly due to the disruption of oil shipments caused by the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI rose above $85, adding to inflation pressures.
Japan: Japan's bond yields hit multi-decade highs, and its reduced Treasury holdings add to US bond market pressure.
Aug 18, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude fell roughly 3 percent to $85 per barrel, contributing to the overall positive market sentiment for equity indices.
Japan: Optimism surrounding the India-Japan Summit, with anticipated deals on trade, defence, semiconductors, AI cooperation, and a proposed rupee-yen settlement framework, positively influenced Indian market sentiment.
Jun 12, 2026 · 52 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices rose to $80.40, a one-month high, reflecting the same supply concerns.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei fell 1.9% and the yen weakened; the government has no immediate plan to change GPIF allocations, affecting currency markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) was down, trading close to pre-Iran war levels, reflecting stabilization in oil markets.
Japan: Japan's stocks, represented by the Nikkei 225, also benefited from the AI boom, showing a positive trend in its market.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices shed 47 cents, reflecting the broader decline in oil prices.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained, indicating a positive market trend.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Fell on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal.
Japan: Intervened in currency markets to support the yen. BOJ held rates.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures are highly sensitive to the conflict, experiencing price declines and volatility due to hopes of de-escalation and concerns over oil supply disruptions. Its price movements mirror the broader oil market's reaction to the event.
Japan: Japan, as a nation heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil, has experienced a significant drop in crude oil imports due to the conflict. This highlights the global economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz restrictions.
May 29, 2026 · 22 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude edged down to about $75 a barrel, reflecting stable oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Japan: Japan and the US launched a rare joint yen-buying intervention to support the currency.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US crude dipped, following Brent crude's trend, as geopolitical tensions eased slightly.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei firmed 0.3-0.9% after losing 3.9% in the previous session, indicating a partial recovery.
Jun 09, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: Rose to near $90 per barrel.
Japan: Nikkei fell sharply; yen at 40-year low.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose significantly, impacting US energy markets and consumers.
Japan: Japan is a major oil importer affected by higher prices and yen weakness, prompting intervention in currency markets.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude benchmark; approached $120 in early March; benefits from demand boost from reserve refilling.
Japan: Expected to rebuild reserves gradually; supporting Philippines' reserve system development.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also fell significantly, mirroring the market's reaction to the US-Iran interim deal and the improved global supply outlook.
Japan: Japan, as a G7 member, welcomed the agreement and expressed readiness to contribute to securing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude fell about 1% to trade below $69 per barrel, providing support to market sentiment due to easing crude oil prices.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei declined nearly 1%, indicating a mixed performance in Asian markets.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have climbed as a result of the escalating conflict and supply concerns, reflecting the broader impact on global oil markets.
Japan: Japan>>>'s wholesale inflation has accelerated, adding to the case for interest rate hikes by the Japan — Bank of Japan, partly influenced by global price pressures from the war.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate is a benchmark crude oil, whose price fluctuations reflect market uncertainty and the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Japan: Japan, as a major oil importer, is significantly affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as most of its oil imports pass through this waterway.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
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