President Donald Trump’s announcement of a five-day delay in planned US strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure sent global financial markets sharply higher on Monday. The president described weekend diplomatic discussions …
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Hopes for a more accommodative monetary policy were dashed this week as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady. Fed Chair Jerome Powell cited the “unknowns” of the Iran conflict …
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A massive remortgaging wave is set to hit the UK in 2026, and the timing could not be worse as the “Trumpflation” effect from the Iran war sends rates soaring. …
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U.S. Treasury yields retreated on Monday, providing a tailwind for the stock market’s best performance in over a month. The 10-year yield fell to 4.22%, down from Friday’s 4.28%, as …
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Environmental and social advocacy groups are ramping up pressure on world leaders to tax the record-breaking profits of the global oil industry. Organizations like 350.org have pointed out that while …
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Asian stock markets declined again as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions unsettled investors. The ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States has kept energy markets on edge, pushing …
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A massive tug-of-war is taking place between the world’s leading economies and Middle Eastern volatility as oil prices hovered near $100 this Thursday. The International Energy Agency’s decision to release …
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The intersection of military strategy and social media took center stage on Monday as oil prices reacted to updates from the White House. After oil surged past $100 a barrel, …
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Global financial markets entered turbulent waters as precious metals experienced a historic reversal, with gold dropping 8% to $4,465 an ounce on Monday. The decline represents a sharp departure from …
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The U.S. Dollar showed strength on Friday, trading at 158.64 yen after the Bank of Japan decided against a rate hike. Although the BoJ hinted at a tightening cycle later …