Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares News - May 14, 2026
Brent crude crashes 15%, US-China deal reopens Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz officially reopened to maritime traffic on May 15 following a landmark agreement between the U.S. and China. Officials announced the deal...
Trump and Xi Vow to Open Strait of Hormuz, Cooling Oil Prices
President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open during a Beijing summit. A White House readout confirmed both leaders...
Iran Eases Hormuz Blockade, Sinking Oil Prices After Trump-Xi Summit
Iranian state media reported on May 14 that approximately 30 vessels were permitted to transit the Strait of Hormuz. This group included several Chinese...
OPEC+ raises output quotas, as war blocks key oil export routes
Key OPEC+ members will continue monthly production quota increases through September. The group aims to fully reverse the 1.65 million barrel-per-day supply...
IEA warns of unprecedented supply shock, citing Strait of Hormuz closure
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns of an unprecedented supply shock in its May Oil Market Report. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is...
China Seeks Increased US Oil Imports, Bypassing Blocked Hormuz Strait
President Xi Jinping signaled interest in increasing U.S. oil purchases during a Beijing summit with President Trump, according to a White House official. This...
IEA warns of record oil shortage, citing Strait of Hormuz shutdown
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns global oil inventories are depleting at a record pace. The ongoing Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz...
IEA warns of oil supply shock, citing Strait of Hormuz blockage
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its monthly report on May 14, 2026. A blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is causing an unprecedented supply shock....