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Bessent: Goal is to create a condition for Iran to come to the negotiating table (CNBC interview)
Bessent: Goal is to create a condition for Iran to come to the negotiating table (CNBC interview)
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Energy stocks lead on August's final trading day amid rising oil prices, while utilities are under pressure from California legislation
Energy stocks, including Chevron and Exxon, led the market on Monday as rekindled Middle East conflict pushed oil prices higher. Conversely, utilities, such as PG&E Corporation, faced pressure due to
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U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.6%, as U.S. actions against Iran and hawkish remarks from former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh fueled expectations of interest rate hikes.
Wall Street stocks opened lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 294 points, or 0.6%, to 53,266; the S&P 500 dropping 32 points, or 0.4%, to 7,680; and the Nasdaq Composite dec
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The U.S. plans to impose additional secondary sanctions on Iran weekly, as the Iranian President acknowledges a 35% drop in imports and exports.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. plans to impose additional secondary sanctions on Iran weekly, with the first wave targeting the banking sector, and warned that the next
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate: Iran Claims Supertanker Hit by Mine and Catches Fire, Brent Crude Surpasses $91
Iran's state television reported on August 31 that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) "caught fire and stopped sailing after being hit by two mines"
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Scott Bessent: Iran's Economy Doesn't Have to Collapse, Just "Sober Up"
Scott Bessent: Iran's Economy Doesn't Have to Collapse, Just "Sober Up"
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Silver opens 1.4% lower at $66.80 per ounce on Monday, August 31, amid rising rate-hike expectations
The precious metal's price decline comes as expectations for a Fed rate increase rise. This follows Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's reiteration on Friday of the Fed's mandate for lowering prices, stating the
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Bessent: Will continue to exert pressure on Iran
Bessent: Will continue to exert pressure on Iran
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Bessent states Iran is lashing out kinetically because it is losing economically.
Bessent states Iran is lashing out kinetically because it is losing economically.
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Bessent says Iran is taking sanctions seriously
Bessent says Iran is taking sanctions seriously
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Al Jazeera analysis: US-Israel war on Iran boosts energy firms' profits, hurts airlines and automakers; ExxonMobil Q2 profit hits $14.5bn
The six-month-long US-Israel war on Iran has created economic winners and losers, with energy companies like ExxonMobil, Chevron, TotalEnergies, Shell, and BP reporting significantly increased profits
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Trump Declares Iran a "Failed Nation," Citing Collapsing Military, Currency, Government, and Alleged 300% Inflation and Killing of 100,000 Protesters
Former President Donald Trump declared Iran "officially a Failed Nation," claiming its military, currency, and government are collapsing. He alleged inflation has reached 300% and accused Iranian auth
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US stock futures fall amid Federal Reserve concerns and US-Iran attack tensions.
US stock futures fall amid Federal Reserve concerns and US-Iran attack tensions.
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PetroChina's first-half net profit jumps 22% to $15.4 billion as higher oil prices offset Iran war supply disruptions
PetroChina, China’s largest oil and gas producer, reported on Monday a 22% jump in first-half net profit to 103.9 billion yuan ($15.4 billion) for the six months ended June. The company is gradually r
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Iran's President Pezeshkian Tells India's Prime Minister Tehran Still Seeks Negotiated Solution Out of Conflict with U.S., Says War Is in No One's Interest
Iran's President Pezeshkian Tells India's Prime Minister Tehran Still Seeks Negotiated Solution Out of Conflict with U.S., Says War Is in No One's Interest
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Bitcoin holds steady despite U.S. strikes on Iran, on track for best month since November 2024 with 24% gain
Bitcoin is holding around the $78,000 level, showing resilience even as the first U.S. strikes against Iran in weeks sent oil prices higher and stocks lower. The cryptocurrency has gained over 24% in
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Iranian Foreign Minister Accuses Netanyahu of Pushing U.S. into War
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “serpent,” accusing him of manipulating Washington into joining the war against Iran. Araghchi cited Netanyah
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Asian Refiners Turn to Argentina for Oil Supply as Iran War Disrupts Middle East Shipments
Asian crude oil importers, including China, Japan, and South Korea, are purchasing oil from Argentina to offset supply losses from the Middle East due to the ongoing Iran war. This shift allows them t
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The US launched its first attack on Iran in a month, and Iran retaliated against a US military base in Jordan. The US stated that the missiles had been shot down.
The U.S. launched its first attacks on Iran in a month, targeting sites on Larak Island. Iran retaliated by striking a base in Jordan housing U.S. troops. The U.S. stated that these missiles were shot
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Bloomberg Analysis: Donald Trump's Economic War on Iran Tests China-Russia Security Bloc
Bloomberg analysis indicates that U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating economic pressure on Iran is testing the limits of the expanding security organization that Chinese President Xi Jinping and
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Oil surges above $90 after US military strikes Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude for November delivery rose above $90 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $86. A US Central Command spokesperson stated that the US military struck Iranian rocket launchers on
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Iran's Fars reports explosion heard near Larak Island; cause unknown
Iran's Fars reports explosion heard near Larak Island; cause unknown
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U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi warned that the war in Iran is depleting U.S. military ammunition and diverting military assets from the Indo-Pacific region, potentially weakening U.S. deterrence against China.
U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi warned that the war in Iran is depleting U.S. military ammunition and diverting military assets from the Indo-Pacific region, potentially weakening U.S. deterre
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German Finance Minister Klingbeil to urge G20 to end Iran, Ukraine wars and trade disputes
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil plans to advocate for ending economically damaging conflicts, including tariff disputes and the wars in Iran and Ukraine, during talks with Group of 20 peers in
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G7 Calls on Iran to Stop Arming Yemen's Houthis, Says Attacks on Saudi Arabia Threaten Global Energy Security
G7 foreign ministers stated in a joint communiqué that Iran must "end its arming and support of the Houthis in Yemen" and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia "in the strongest terms." The G7 note
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Binance Responds to US Prosecutors' Investigation into Iran-Related Transactions: "Zero Tolerance" for Sanctions Violations, Will Fully Cooperate with Law Enforcement
In response to reports that U.S. prosecutors are investigating whether Binance allowed transactions related to Iran, Binance stated that the company has a "zero-tolerance policy" for sanctions violati
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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Binance violated Iran sanctions.
U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating whether Binance Holdings Ltd., the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, violated U.S. sanctions against Iran by failing to prevent certain transactions o
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Iran's IRGC says US, Israel 'must accept withdrawal' from region
Iran's IRGC says US, Israel 'must accept withdrawal' from region
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The Trump-Xi summit is being held this week and is expected to extend the trade truce and discuss Iran.
China's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States from Wednesday to Friday for a summit with US President Donald Trump. The two sides are expe
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U.S. diesel prices hit a record $6.51 on Monday, with top Republicans pressuring the Trump administration to ban exports.
U.S. retail diesel prices surged to a record high of $6.51 per gallon on Monday, marking an increase of over 70% since February before the outbreak of the Iran war. Republican lawmakers from agricultu
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Donald Trump stated his willingness to meet with Iranian President Pezeshkian to seek a breakthrough in the Middle East situation.
US President Donald Trump stated he is willing to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is expected to attend the UN General Assembly this week. This move comes amidst a weekend of escala
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Asian stocks are poised to rise, buoyed by optimism in tech shares; oil prices fall on hopes of diplomatic progress in the Iran conflict.
Asian stocks are poised to rise, buoyed by gains in Wall Street tech shares and hopes for diplomatic progress in the Iran conflict, which led to a drop in oil prices.
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The Trump administration proposed establishing a $5 billion Middle East reconstruction fund for critical infrastructure damaged by the war in Iran.
The Trump administration proposed establishing a $5 billion Middle East reconstruction fund for critical infrastructure damaged by the war in Iran.
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Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Donald Trump's approval rating drops to a new political career low of 32%, with Republican support falling to 73%.
Reuters/Ipsos' latest poll shows that U.S. President Donald Trump's overall approval rating has fallen to 32%, a new low in his political career. Support for his performance within the Republican Part
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U.S. diesel prices surged to a record $6.51, as Republicans weigh a diesel export ban and a gas tax holiday.
Republicans are weighing a ban on diesel exports and a gas tax holiday ahead of the midterm elections, as soaring fuel costs pressure consumers and farmers, the Wall Street Journal reported. Congressi
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Fed's Goolsbee Says 'Aggressive' Action Needed on Inflation, Citing Overheating Demand and Iran Supply Shock
Fed's Goolsbee Says 'Aggressive' Action Needed on Inflation, Citing Overheating Demand and Iran Supply Shock
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The Iranian government announced several energy-saving measures to address fuel shortages, including adjusting government office hours to 1 PM and promoting public transportation.
In response to severe fuel shortages and economic challenges, the Iranian government announced that from September 23 until the end of March 2027, government office hours will be adjusted to 8 AM to 1
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Vance says Iranian oil is still flowing
Vance says Iranian oil is still flowing
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent states Iran issue discussed with China.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent states Iran issue discussed with China.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: All Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide on Sept 23
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: All Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide on Sept 23
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he could not say how long the conflict with Iran would last.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he could not say how long the conflict with Iran would last.
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Iran's IRGC Spokesperson Warns of New Weapons and Unattacked Enemy Targets
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson reportedly stated that the world has “not yet seen the power and precision” of Iran’s new weapons. The spokesperson also claimed Iran has addit
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U.S. Representative Waltz states Trump is always open to talks, Iran needs to come to the table
U.S. Representative Waltz states Trump is always open to talks, Iran needs to come to the table
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Iran’s GDP shrank 10.1% in Q1 (March 21-June 20) amid US-Israel war, with oil and gas sector contracting 26.4%
Official data from the Statistical Center of Iran shows the country's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 10.1% year-on-year during the first quarter of the Persian calendar (March 21 to June 2
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Brent Crude Falls to $101.19 Amid Speculation of Trump-Iran President Meeting, Driving Rebound in French and Italian Government Bonds
Brent Crude Falls to $101.19 Amid Speculation of Trump-Iran President Meeting, Driving Rebound in French and Italian Government Bonds
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran's economy or eliminate its leadership, Iran vows "painful" retaliation across Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News on Sunday that options included "wiping Iran out" or letting its economy "rot" if no deal is reached. Separately, Iran's military warned of "painful" retaliat
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Oil prices fell on Monday, with Brent crude down 1.66% to $102.15, due to "surprisingly strong" crude flows from the Middle East; Donald Trump issued a strong warning about a potential US-Iran war.
JPMorgan Chase analysts noted in a September 18 report that despite the disruption to Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, crude oil flows from the Middle East remained "surprisingly strong," averag
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France to summon Iran envoy and take 'appropriate measures' after Tehran closed French language centre, accusing it of 'illegal acts'
The French Foreign Ministry announced it would summon Iran's ambassador in Paris at the request of Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, following Iran's closure of a French-language centre linked to its
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