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Global markets climbed despite ongoing uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, as conflicting signals about the vital shipping lane’s status kept energy traders on edge. While Iran declared the strait open Friday, video evidence shows ships continuing to avoid the waterway, with …
Global markets moved cautiously today as President Trump called the ongoing war in Iran a “little diversion” while suggesting it “should be ending pretty soon”. Oil prices fell 1.6% to $89.70 as news emerged of a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, lifting hopes for regional stabi…
Markets climbed to fresh records as traders shrugged off Middle East tensions, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new highs despite ongoing conflicts. Bitcoin held steady around $75,000 while gold gained modestly to $4,858, suggesting investors remain cautiously optimistic ab…
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains “fully implemented” as Washington signals diplomatic openings with Iran, keeping oil markets cautiously stable at $91.62. Despite the chokepoint controlling 30% of global seaborne oil trade being effectively sealed, prices held st…
Cryptocurrency markets surged Monday as bearish bets lost $430 million when Bitcoin finally broke through its six-week ceiling at $73,000, climbing nearly 5% to $74,312. Ethereum led the charge with an 8% rally to $2,363, while Dogecoin climbed 3% toward 10 cents as institut…
Oil markets surged above $100 per barrel as President Trump ordered a U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports after peace talks collapsed, with crude jumping 8.6% to $104.88. The escalation comes as Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo, the first American-born pontiff from Chicago, …
Diplomatic tensions dominated global markets today as US-Iran peace negotiations in Pakistan collapsed after 21 hours of marathon talks. Vice President JD Vance declared that Iran “chose not to accept our terms”, with nuclear ambitions reportedly at the centre of the impasse. Th…
Historic peace talks between the United States and Iran are set to begin in Islamabad, marking day 43 of their devastating conflict. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called these negotiations “make or break”, while senior Iranian officials arrive for what would be th…
A fragile US-Iran ceasefire dominates global attention today, though shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill as both sides accuse each other of violating the truce agreement. Oil markets reflect this tension, with crude climbing to $98 despite the ceasefire, wh…
The fragile Iran ceasefire collapsed within 48 hours as Tehran accused the US of breaching three key clauses, sending oil prices surging 3.6% toward $97 and keeping the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed despite the peace deal. Bitcoin tumbled below $71,000 alongside broader …
Markets surged worldwide as Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif playing a crucial mediating role in securing the truce. The agreement includes opening the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices plummeting 15% to $96 as geo…
Oil prices surged over 3% to nearly $116 as Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches Tuesday night, with the US president threatening to target Iranian power infrastructure if no agreement is reached. Iran has reportedly rejected a US-mediated ceasefi…
Global markets held their breath as Trump’s ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz reached a critical juncture, with Iranian officials dismissing the Tuesday deadline while condemning the threats as “incitement to war crimes.” Oil remained elevated at $111 despite a slight…
The Middle East remains the focal point of global tensions as Iran announced Iraqi ships can freely transit the Strait of Hormuz, praising Iraq’s “struggle” against the US. This came as Trump confirmed both missing US military officers were rescued from “deep in Enemy Territory”…
Global tensions escalated sharply as Iran claimed responsibility for downing two US warplanes on day 36 of the ongoing conflict, with one crew member still missing. The confrontation has entered a dangerous new phase, with Trump threatening to destroy Iranian infrastructure and …
Markets held relatively steady despite escalating tensions between the US and Iran dominating global headlines. Oil climbed modestly to $112 as President Trump warned that attacks on Iranian infrastructure “haven’t even started” following a US strike on Iran’s largest bridge in…
Global markets convulsed as President Trump threatened to hit Iran “extremely hard” in coming weeks, declaring the US was close to achieving strategic objectives in the ongoing 34-day conflict. Oil surged over 6% to $106 as investors fled risk assets, with Bitcoin tumbling 2.8%…
Market optimism surged as traders bet on a potential resolution to the Iran conflict, with the Dow jumping 200 points and oil falling 1.3% to $98.83 despite ongoing strikes in Isfahan. Iran’s president appealed directly to the American public while denying Trump’s ceasefire cla…
Global markets found tentative footing today as geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz drove oil above $101 per barrel, while precious metals gained on safe-haven demand. The UK announced additional troop deployments to the Gulf region as Iran’s ambassador defied Leb…
Oil markets surged past $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 as Yemen’s Houthis launched fresh missile strikes on Israel, escalating the widening conflict that now spans from Gaza to Iran. The Strait of Hormuz closure has already disrupted global supply chains, with Ch…