Trump announces ‘massive’ investments in US by Japan as part of $550 billion commitment — where is Tokyo investing?

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced that Japan was “officially, and financially” moving…

Why energy is the best-performing sector in the S&P 500 so far this year

Myra P. Saefong, assistant global markets editor, has covered the commodities sector for MarketWatch for 20…

This stock-market strategy lets you play the energy boom while cutting your risk

Published: Feb. 12, 2026 at 10:54 a.m. ET A broad investment strategy encompassing infrastructure across developed markets…

Crude moves higher as Netanyahu visits Washington

Steven Goldstein is based in London and responsible for MarketWatch’s coverage of financial markets in Europe,…

BP to halt stock buybacks as profit slumps

BP to halt stock buybacks as profit slumps

U.S. stock futures rise after a wild week on Wall Street, ahead of key jobs and inflation reports

Futures Movers Last Updated: Feb. 8, 2026 at 6:32 p.m. ETFirst Published: Feb. 8, 2026 at 6:17 p.m.…

Oil markets are on edge over elevated risks of a U.S. military strike against Iran this weekend

Myra P. Saefong, assistant global markets editor, has covered the commodities sector for MarketWatch for 20…

India unlikely to halt Russian oil imports abruptly despite Trump’s deal claim

India is likely to continue importing around 1.2 million barrels per day of Russian oil in…

There’s another big oil-and-gas merger, but shareholders aren’t happy

Published: Feb. 2, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. ET Coterra Energy is being acquired by Devon Energy, but…

Oil prices are falling sharply. Lowered U.S.-Iran tensions and metals spillover is being blamed.

Published: Feb. 2, 2026 at 5:58 a.m. ET Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after President Donald…