United States & PetroChina

United States: The United States is a primary party in the peace negotiations with Iran, aiming to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and address Iran's nuclear program. The US has imposed and waived sanctions, conducted military strikes, and engaged in diplomatic efforts to secure a deal.

PetroChina: PetroChina, a Chinese state refiner, is considering resuming Iranian oil imports, evaluating the banking, insurance, and shipping aspects.

United States: The United States' economic data, including import prices, jobless claims, and manufacturing orders, influenced global market sentiment and expectations regarding the United States — Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

PetroChina: PetroChina contracted on Tuesday but climbed on Thursday, showing a mixed performance.

United States: The United States, led by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, has been a key negotiator in the interim peace deal with Iran, aiming to de-escalate the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The US has lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports and waived sanctions, allowing Iran to sell oil freely, which is expected to stabilize global energy markets and reduce inflationary pressures in the US.

PetroChina: PetroChina's research unit forecasts a decline in China's oil consumption in 2026, indicating a shift towards new energy and the impact of high oil prices, which could affect global oil demand.

PetroChina: PetroChina's stock rose due to higher oil prices resulting from the conflict.