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Hormuz Strait transit risks drive tanker captain salaries to $100,000 plus $50,000 bonus per trip; Brent crude up 2.28%
Reports indicate that tanker captains navigating the dangerous Strait of Hormuz are now earning base salaries of up to $100,000, along with a $50,000 bonus per voyage, with overall crew pay reaching f
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Le Pen unveils fiscal plan, avoids pension reform; markets wary of France-Germany spread widening to 200 bps.
Marine Le Pen, the French far-right candidate, unveiled parts of her fiscal plan this Tuesday, notably omitting pension reforms, a topic on which she previously advocated for lowering the retirement a
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France's 5-year sovereign CDS remains at 80 basis points, near multi-year highs.
The cost of insuring French government debt against default (5-year sovereign CDS) currently stands at 80 basis points, slightly below last week's multi-year high of 84 basis points. This reflects inv
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Bahraini bond sell-off intensifies, with borrowing costs rising to 2018 crisis levels. The yield on its dollar bonds due 2028 reaches 8.99%.
Bahrain's bond sell-off has intensified, with its borrowing costs rising to levels seen during the country's 2018 crisis, when its wealthy Gulf allies intervened with a bailout. Bahrain is currently g
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NatWest Group is reportedly exiting the U.S. and European government bond trading markets, according to sources familiar with the matter.
NatWest Group is reportedly exiting the U.S. and European government bond trading markets, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Saudi Arabia in Talks to Formalize Oil Loadings Outside Hormuz Strait Next Year
Saudi Arabia is negotiating with customers to offer oil loadings next year outside the Strait of Hormuz under long-term contracts. The discussions, which aim to formalize a system the kingdom has used
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Federal Reserve Governor Waller: Further Rate Hikes Still Needed But Not at Consecutive Meetings; Expects Rate Cuts to Begin Early 2027 After Hikes
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated on Thursday that the Federal Reserve still needs to raise interest rates further to bring inflation back down to the 2% target, but these hikes do no
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Al Jazeera analysis: India under Modi accelerated its shift towards Israel amid Gaza war, deepening trade and military ties
Al Jazeera analysis indicates that while Israel's traditional allies distanced themselves from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the Gaza war, India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accele
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EU trade chief holds talks in China amid trade tensions, EU Parliament votes for tougher stance
European Commission's top trade envoy, Maroš Šefčovič, is in China for a two-day meeting with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. The talks come as the EU seeks to narrow its 360-billion-euro trade deficit
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India's central bank hiked rates by 25 basis points, yet the rupee still approached a record low and benchmark bond yields hit a near three-year high.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday raised its repo rate from 5.25% to 5.5%, the first hike in nearly four years, and shifted its policy stance to "calibrated tightening." However, the move f
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Several large funds are contrarian buying Italian government bonds and European corporate bonds, betting that the market is overpricing concerns about systemic risks in the Eurozone.
Political turmoil in France has rattled bond markets, sending the French 10-year government bond yield soaring to a near 25-year high and widening its spread over German bonds. Spreads on other Eurozo
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The Indian rupee is nearing a record low, testing the Reserve Bank of India's multiple defense measures including interest rate hikes, attracting overseas deposits, and multi-billion dollar interventions.
The Indian rupee is nearing a record low, testing the Reserve Bank of India's multiple defense measures including interest rate hikes, attracting overseas deposits, and multi-billion dollar interventi
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Seoul shares fall 2.62% for third day on inflation fears
Seoul shares closed 2.62% lower on Thursday, extending losses for a third consecutive session, as elevated oil prices fueled inflation worries. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI)
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France's Debt Now Perceived Riskier Than 38% of Its Corporate Bonds, With €215 Billion Trading Safer Than Government Debt
France's Debt Now Perceived Riskier Than 38% of Its Corporate Bonds, With €215 Billion Trading Safer Than Government Debt
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FTSE 100 futures are flat, with no clear signs of a recovery in UK assets.
FTSE 100 futures were flat this morning, showing little sign of recovery after yesterday's losses. Gilt futures also edged lower.
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UK Consulate in East Jerusalem Sign Removed as Israeli Deadline Passes
Israel's foreign minister previously ordered the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem, setting a 30-day deadline. That deadline expired on Thursday, and a Reuters reporter witnessed staf
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UK considers matching EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, China warns of retaliation
The U.K. is facing a difficult choice on whether to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) to align with the EU, with Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds reportedly considering matching the
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Big investors 'bottom fish' in Eurozone bond markets after France sell-off, as asset managers say fears of a Eurozone debt crisis blow-up are overdone
Big investors 'bottom fish' in Eurozone bond markets after France sell-off, as asset managers say fears of a Eurozone debt crisis blow-up are overdone
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South Korea considers banning foreign banks without domestic securities licenses from underwriting overseas bond transactions by local issuers.
South Korea considers banning foreign banks without domestic securities licenses from underwriting overseas bond transactions by local issuers.
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Trump says he is no longer keen on a deal with Iran, following reports that the US is preparing for "massive bombing."
Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he no longer wished to reach a deal with Iran. This followed reports that the U.S. military was preparing for a possible strike against Iran, which could occur befo
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India braces for economic shock as super El Niño threatens food crisis and slows growth
The super El Niño weather phenomenon is emerging as a major headwind for the Indian economy, with the country experiencing its lowest rainfall in over a decade from June to September. This has led to
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U.S. 10-year Treasury auction surprisingly strong, yields retreat from 5.36% high; European bonds under pressure, UK-France-Germany yield spreads widen.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury successfully auctioned $39 billion in 10-year government bonds at a yield of 5.3%, driven by strong demand. This pushed the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield down from an int
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Philippine Bonds Face Further Losses Amid Inflation, Peso Risks
Strategists say Philippine bonds, the worst-performing in emerging markets since the Iran war began, are set for further losses as faster inflation, a sliding peso and softer auction demand weigh on s
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The EU and China have commenced trade negotiations in Beijing, with the EU's trade deficit exceeding €1 billion per day and restrictions on rare earth exports as key focal points.
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has arrived in Beijing to negotiate with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao regarding the EU's growing trade deficit with China (exceeding €1 billion daily) and
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Al Jazeera Citing UN Officials: 134 Maritime Incidents in the Middle East Result in 25 Seafarer Deaths as of November 11
According to Al Jazeera, UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari told the Security Council on Friday, citing International Maritime Organization data, that a total of 134 maritime incidents had b
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Al Jazeera: Iran Warns Security Council of Retaliation If Attacked Again; Bahrain Denies Allegations of Aiding US Strikes
According to Al Jazeera, an Iranian representative stated at the UN Security Council on Friday that Iran will respond immediately if the US and Israel launch another attack against it. The representat
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UKMTO: Commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains 65% lower than pre-war levels
According to the latest weekly report released by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains approximately 65% below pre-war
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Al Jazeera: Mexico City airport warns of disruptions to US-bound and US-arriving flights, urges passengers to check with airlines
According to Al Jazeera, the Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City stated that, due to U.S. aviation restrictions, scheduled flights to and from the United States have experienced operati
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Mullin, an official at the U.S. Department of Transportation: Resolving the FAA technical issue will take some time; personnel are currently safe and all flights are being monitored.
U.S. Department of Transportation official Mullin stated that resolving the issues facing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will take "some time"; regarding potential ties to artificial intell
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US Treasury Weighs Loan to Help Venezuela Pay Debt to IDB
US Treasury Weighs Loan to Help Venezuela Pay Debt to IDB
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IRGC: Two oil tankers strike mines and catch fire in the Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy stated that two oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via "unauthorized routes" exploded and caught fire after hitting naval min
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Al Jazeera: Former Paraguay President Peña Faces New Criminal Charges Over Ueno Bank Collapse
According to Al Jazeera, Paraguayan prosecutors announced on Friday that they have filed additional charges of criminal association against former President Santiago Peña in connection with the collap
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Al Jazeera citing Tasnim: Hormozgan province not attacked, Jask explosion sounds may be related to military vessel operations
Citing Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency via Al Jazeera, while explosions were heard in some areas, the agency reported that no attacks took place in Hormozgan province. Tasnim suggested that th
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Al Jazeera Cites Joint Communiqué: Qatar-Turkey Mutual Defense Pact Includes External Attack Coordination and Joint Exercises
According to Al Jazeera, citing a joint communiqué between the two countries, Qatar and Turkey stated that their newly signed mutual defense agreement aims to strengthen collective defense, and agreed
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Fed's Bowman: Given recent CPI data, policy focus should shift to curbing inflation
Speaking at an event hosted by the Heritage Foundation, Federal Reserve Governor Bowman stated that in light of recent CPI data and expanding inflationary pressures, it is now time to shift the policy
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BofA economists expect the Federal Reserve to implement a third rate hike by March 2027
BofA economists expect the Federal Reserve to implement a third rate hike by March 2027
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BBC Analysis: Russia Revives Demands for European Security Architecture, Europe's Participation in Next Round of Talks Still Undecided
Analyzing talks with the US special envoy, BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg noted that Moscow has revived its demands regarding the European security architecture, including previous proposals concer
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The US dollar notched its best weekly performance in over a month, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes.
The US dollar notched its best weekly performance in over a month, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes.
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Ecopetrol in Talks for 10-Year Venezuela Gas Supply Deal
Ecopetrol in Talks for 10-Year Venezuela Gas Supply Deal
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Gadi Eisenkot: Never Use Israel's National Security as a Political Bargain
Gadi Eisenkot: Never Use Israel's National Security as a Political Bargain
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EU Summit Discusses Securing a Seat at Ukraine Peace Talks, Lacks Internal Consensus on Representation
EU Summit Discusses Securing a Seat at Ukraine Peace Talks, Lacks Internal Consensus on Representation
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According to the Nikkei, the United States has asked Japan to nearly triple its budget for hosting U.S. forces in the country.
According to the Nikkei, the United States has asked the Japanese government to provide over 3 trillion yen (approximately $18.8 billion) in funding over five years during negotiations for a new five-
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Bloomberg: Russia's Diesel Exports Slip in Early November, Overall Product Flows Still Supported by Heavy Fuels
According to Bloomberg, Russia's diesel exports experienced a noticeable decline in early November, driven by renewed Ukrainian attacks on refineries that threaten fuel output. The report also noted t
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CryptoSlate: New York Fed Report Shows U.S. Treasury Bought 79.4 Billion Yen Using Euro Reserves in July
According to CryptoSlate, citing a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on November 12, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sold euro reserves from the Exchange Stabilization Fund t
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Bloomberg: Mexico Rate Cut Sparks Trader Speculation Over Central Bank Push to Weaken Peso
According to Bloomberg, following Mexico's rate cut, traders are increasingly speculating that Banco de México wants to push the peso weaker, as a strong peso could weigh on exports and tourism. This
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Senegal's US-dollar bonds tumbled as a budget standoff threatened its $2.2 billion IMF program.
Senegal's US-dollar bonds tumbled as a budget standoff threatened its $2.2 billion IMF program.
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According to Deltaone citing Bank of America: Added a forecast for a 25 basis point rate hike in January 2027.
According to Deltaone on X, BofA Global Research has added a 25-basis-point rate hike by the Federal Reserve in January 2027 to its projected path, and now expects rate hikes in December 2026, January
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Raw sugar futures are on track to post weekly gains, with the market focusing on the potential scale and timing of India's imports.
Raw sugar futures are on track to post weekly gains, with the market focusing on the potential scale and timing of India's imports.
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EQ9 Token: Project Positioning, Technical Status, and Market Activity Analysis
Launched in 2019, EQ9 Coin aimed to improve the foreign exchange sector through its application by reducing the high costs and inefficiencies of traditional forex services. The token currently operates on the Polygon platform, with plans to transition into the native fuel and validator token for its proprietary chain in the future. However, according to the latest market data, EQ9 Coin has a circulating supply of zero, resulting in a market capitalization of zero and extremely low 24-hour trading volume, indicating that the token no longer has an active trading market and lacks effective transactions.
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EQ9 Token Analysis: Project Positioning, Market Performance, and Future Development Prospects
The EQ9 (Equals9) token aims to revolutionize the traditional foreign exchange sector by providing low-cost, high-efficiency international currency management services through its Polygon-based technology platform. The project plans to transition to a proprietary chain in the future to further enhance performance. However, EQ9's current market performance faces challenges, with extremely low 24-hour trading volume, significant discrepancies in circulating market capitalization data, and severe price volatility. Investors need to be wary of its liquidity risks and closely monitor the project's subsequent technological developments and market dynamics.
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