benchmark

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Brent-crude prices are up more than 30% since the first strikes on Iran at the end of February, while benchmark gas prices are more than 20% higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The benchmark Dutch TTF front-month contract is up 4.7% to $40.60 euros a megawatt hour, after tumbling on Friday on news that passage through the Strait was open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Today’s benchmark of any progress will probably be whether Iran sends any negotiators to peace talks, now that U.S. representatives are already on their way there.” said Chris Turner, global head of markets at ING.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

How, they ponder, can the Wall Street benchmark be even higher than it was before the Iran war started while the conflict is only on pause during the largest oil supply disruption in history?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner