Geopolitics
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U.S. Media Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of U.S.-Iran Agreement Negotiations: Three Major Disagreements Narrowed Under Qatari Mediation
Svmuu reported that according to Axios, Trump has previously claimed multiple times that an agreement is close at hand, while Tehran has yet to confirm his latest statement. However, three sources bri
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Influenced by Trump's remarks, gold surged $30 in the short term, while both WTI and Brent crude oil declined.
According to Svmuu, Gate data shows that spot gold surged $30 in the short term, breaking through $4,130 per ounce, with a daily increase of 1.4%. WTI crude oil fell $1 in the short term, while Brent
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analyst: US and Iran are both unwilling to give in, each hoping to outlast the other for a better deal
Svmuu News: Analyst Torbjorn Soltvedt pointed out that although there is a fragile truce between the US and Iran, low-intensity conflicts continue to pressure the ceasefire, escalating into more inten
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U.S. Retired General: Trump's Public Statements May Reveal Negotiating Hand, Ceding Leverage to Iran
Svmuu News U.S. retired General Mark Kimmitt stated that he believes President Trump's public statements may have inadvertently shifted leverage to Tehran's side. Kimmitt noted that Trump has shown im
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Sources: Iran and the U.S. are still negotiating a preliminary agreement, including mechanisms for unfreezing funds
Svmuu: Iranian sources say Iran and the US are still negotiating a preliminary agreement, including mechanisms for unfreezing funds. (Jinshi)
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Institution: If Full-Scale US-Iran Conflict Reignites, Oil Prices Could Surge to $150
Svmuureports that Jorge León, Head of Geopolitical Analysis at Rystad Energy, stated that if the US and Iran fully return to a state of hostility, oil prices could surge to $150 per barrel. At this st
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Iranian Foreign Ministry: U.S. Attack Has Made the Ceasefire “Meaningless”
Svmuu: Iran's Foreign Ministry says US attack makes ceasefire "meaningless". (Jin10)
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CNN: It is reported that US-Iran negotiations are still proceeding as planned
Svmuu reported that, according to CNN, a diplomatic source familiar with the situation stated that after overnight negotiations, talks between the US and Iran aimed at reaching an agreement are still
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The U.S. military says it has completed its latest strike operation in Iran
Svmuu: The U.S. military has announced the completion of its latest strikes in Iran. (Jin Shi)
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U.S. media: Donald Trump's two additional demands on Iran have delayed the conclusion of the agreement
Svmuu News According to Axios, if President Trump had accepted the terms negotiated by his team last month, he could have reached a preliminary agreement with Iran by the end of May. However, after a
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Donald Trump Claims that the U.S. "secretly" helped more than 200 merchant ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Svmuu News: U.S. President Trump stated on the 10th that the U.S. military has "secretly" assisted over 200 merchant vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Trump posted on social media that day,
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U.S. Media: Iranian and U.S. Officials Continue Negotiations Through Qatari Channels
Svmuu News According to Axios, negotiations are continuing despite the exchange of fire. A regional source revealed that over the past two days, Iranian and US officials have held parallel meetings in
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Donald Trump: The U.S. will resume "severe sanctions" against Iran; all Iran needs to do is start signing the agreement
Svmuu reported that US President Donald Trump said that if a peace agreement cannot be reached, the United States will take "very tough" action against Iran. Trump told reporters at the White House, "
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Inflation at Three-Year High Drags on US Stock Market, Dow Falls, Chip Stocks Continue to Decline
Svmuu reported that U.S. stocks weakened on Wednesday as investors digested a sell-off in the chip sector, escalating geopolitical tensions, and higher-than-expected inflation data. The Dow Jones Indu
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Economist: Trump Needs to Resolve the Strait Issue Quickly to Reassure the Fed
Svmuu News Brian Jacobsen, Chief Economist at Annex Wealth Management, said the inflation data meeting expectations does not mean it is a good report. He added that the overall inflation data does not
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Analysis: US inflation in May returns to "4-handle," war-related inflation peak may have passed (Jin10 Data APP)
Svmuu reported that U.S. consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in three years in May, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed up prices for gasoline and other energy products, providing further j
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Donald Trump The U.S. will continue to apply maximum pressure to reach an agreement; negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are still ongoing.
Svmuu: According to Fox News, US-Iran negotiations are ongoing, and Trump will continue to apply maximum pressure to reach a deal. (Jin Shi)
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analyst: Trump's timing in reigniting the possibility of striking Iran is “peculiar,” possibly paving the way for subsequent data
SvmuuNews: Amid Trump's increasingly aggressive statements on Iran, tensions are high today, though attention remains on the upcoming U.S. trading session. Trump stated that negotiations have been dra
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QCP: Cross-asset sell-off continues, crypto market remains fragile in the short term
Svmuu reports that QCP analysis indicates the ongoing cross-asset sell-off continues, with the crypto market's movements highly correlated with global risk sentiment. When geopolitical tensions, inter
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U.S. media: Donald Trumps says he is close to ordering new strikes on Iranian infrastructure
Svmuureports that U.S. President Donald Trump said on Fox News that he is close to ordering new strikes against Iran's infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, accusing Tehran of delaying n
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Analyst: Although the U.S. and Iran have exchanged attacks, neither side wants to wage an "endless war"
Svmuu News: Political analyst Elijah Magnier stated that despite the exchange of fire between the United States and Iran, neither side wants to wage an “endless war.” He noted that the United States h
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Trump: Large amounts of oil are being shipped out
Svmuu reported that Trump said the fake news media refuses to report how effective the U.S. Navy blockade is, calling it the most successful blockade in naval history. Large amounts of oil are being s
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary Responds to SpaceX Barring HK and Mainland Investors from Subscribing: This Move Will Harm US Interests
Svmuu News: In response to market rumors that SpaceX has barred investors from Hong Kong and Mainland China from participating in its new share subscription, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo
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Donald Trump: Iran Will Have to Pay the Price for Its Delays in the Negotiations
Svmuu: Trump said on social media that Iran's military power has completely collapsed. Most of its naval and air force branches no longer even exist—they have been thoroughly defeated. Iran only talks
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UK to provide air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets to counter Houthi attacks, PM Burnham confirms
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated on Monday that the Royal Air Force will provide "defensive" air-to-air refuelling for Saudi planes. This agreement, which is time-limited and under review, c
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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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Brent crude oil fell below $100/barrel, hitting an 11-day low, and the US 10-year government bond yield dropped below 5%.
Brent crude futures fell below $100 per barrel on Monday, reaching a new low since September 9, and closed at $100.34 per barrel. Meanwhile, the benchmark US 10-year government bond yield fell below t
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Russia's ruling United Russia party won a supermajority in parliamentary elections, solidifying Putin's power.
Al Jazeera reported that President Putin's United Russia party secured a record supermajority in tightly controlled parliamentary elections, with almost all genuine opposition excluded, according to n
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Saudi Aramco loaded 14 million barrels of crude oil from Gulf terminals on Sunday, increasing exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping data shows Saudi Aramco loaded 14 million barrels of crude oil onto seven very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from Gulf terminals on Sunday, increasing exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Sat
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Trump reportedly halted airstrikes against Houthis after attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
According to US officials, US President Donald Trump temporarily halted airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels at noon on September 20 local time, after US military aircraft had already completed mu
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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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Yemen conflict escalates, displacing over 120,000 as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces clash near Red Sea strait
The BBC reports that more than 3,000 refugees have arrived in Djibouti in recent days, with the UN estimating over 120,000 Yemenis displaced by the sudden surge in fighting along Yemen's Red Sea coast
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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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Russia Set to Extend Diesel Export Ban Beyond End of September
Russia is set to extend a ban on most diesel exports beyond the end of September as Ukraine continues to attack its refineries, according to people familiar with the matter.
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The Israeli army arrested at least 53 Palestinians in the town of Biddu in the West Bank.
The raid marks the third incursion into the area since a Palestinian man from the town was arrested on Sunday for allegedly shooting an Israeli settler. The Jerusalem Governorate stated that the arres
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that U.S. interest rates should decline after the conflict in the Middle East concludes.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that U.S. interest rates should decline after the conflict in the Middle East concludes.
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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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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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Trump presses Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian refineries, citing 'diesel, diesel, diesel' concerns
Trump presses Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian refineries, citing 'diesel, diesel, diesel' concerns
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The Strait of Hormuz blockade enters its seventh month, with Middle East oil export freight rates soaring to a record high of over $30 per barrel.
Middle Eastern oil producers are maintaining oil exports through a high-cost ship-to-ship (STS) transfer system, with benchmark freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) transporting Persian
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Russia's ruling United Russia party is leading the State Duma elections with 57.5% of the votes, with over 71% of ballots counted.
With over 71% of the ballots counted, Russia's ruling United Russia party is leading with 57.5% of the votes, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission, and is poised for an easy
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and former US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet this week in New York to discuss de-escalation and security issues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he and former US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet this week during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Zelenskyy stat
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U.S.-listed Greenland stocks surge after Trump agrees security deal with Denmark, Greenland Energy up 150%
Shares of U.S.-listed companies with exposure to Greenland surged on Monday, with Greenland Energy soaring as much as 150% in premarket trading, Greenland Mines up over 80%, and Critical Metals Corp n
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China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of the U.S.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced at a regular press conference on the 21st that, at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit t
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China Buys More US Soybeans Just Days Before Trump-Xi Summit
China bought more US soybeans just days ahead of a key leaders’ summit, a sign of further progress toward Beijing’s pledge to boost purchases of American farm goods.
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May 2026 Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin Fluctuates Around $77,000 Amid Continuous ETF Outflows and Geopolitical Impacts
In May 2026, the crypto market experienced a correction after the Bitcoin price surpassed $80,000, leading to a tug-of-war between bulls and bears around $77,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows for several consecutive days, totaling over $1.5 billion, while Ethereum ETFs also faced capital pressure. The escalation of geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran was considered one of the main drivers of cautious market sentiment and capital outflows. Despite the complex macroeconomic environment, venture capital funding in the crypto space rebounded significantly in May, demonstrating the industry's internal resilience and development.
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Bitcoin Back to $70,000: Amid Macroeconomic Pressures and Geopolitical Turmoil, What Is Supporting the Price?
After the price of Bitcoin once again surpassed $70,000 in March 2026, it has recently (July 2026) pulled back amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating around $64,000.Although the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF attracted significant institutional capital following its approval in early 2024, there have also been recent outflows. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of current external pressures—including inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts—and explore key supporting factors such as institutional investors, long-term holders, and the halving effect at Bitcoin, while examining the perspectives of both bulls and bears.
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BofA Estimates: AI Infrastructure May Require $1.2 Trillion in External Financing Over Next 5 Years, With Over $300 Billion in Annual Incremental Debt Supply
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Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant, saw its shares fall by 7% despite setting a $23 billion sales target for its weight-loss drug.
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Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Says US Stocks Risk 7% Drop in Near Term
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XRP is testing the $1.50 resistance level, a key threshold that has capped its advances for roughly 230 days, with a break potentially leading to $1.80+
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Binance Stock Trading Platform Adds 25 New Stocks
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A Hong Kong hotel has been put up for sale by Nanyang Commercial Bank for HK$1.87 billion after being taken over, reflecting a trend of converting hotels into student dormitories.
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Commodities trader Trafigura plans to float its supertanker arm Volare Shipping in Oslo, marking the business's first IPO
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon to Visit India This Week, Ramping Up Push for Deal Boom
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Seoul stocks rise 1.65% on chip gains despite Middle East tensions
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US equity futures rise, led by AI stocks; oil prices fall over 2% to around $101; US Treasury yields decline; US and Chinese officials discuss AI national security "notification mechanism."
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