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Oil prices fell as U.S. President Donald Trump called off an attack on Iran, saying talks would resume on Monday.
Oil prices fell as U.S. President Donald Trump called off an attack on Iran, saying talks would resume on Monday.
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California diesel prices surge to $6.92/gallon since Iran war began, up from $5.10, impacting U.S. supply chains
California, home to the nation's busiest containership port complex, is experiencing a significant jump in diesel prices, which have risen to $6.92 per gallon from $5.10 before the Iran war started. T
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Diamond Hill Capital Reports: ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Declines After US-Iran Agreement to End War and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Diamond Hill Capital noted in its Q2 2026 investor letter that the share price of exploration and production company ConocoPhillips (COP) declined following an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to e
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DeItaone forwarded: According to Al Mayadeen, quoting Iranian sources, Iran has rejected the latest US proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the strait will not be fully reopened until the war ends.
The source also claimed that Washington made concessions in closing the southern route of the strait, but these claims have not been independently verified.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon: Will not broadly invest in the stock market due to geopolitical tensions and overvalued markets
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stated in an interview last week that he would not be broadly investing in the stock market at the moment due to geopolitical tensions and overvalued market valuations.
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India's Imports of Russian Crude Hit New High of 2.8 Million BPD in July, Accounting for Over Half of Total Crude Imports
According to Kpler vessel-tracking data cited by the Times of India, India's crude oil imports from Russia rose to 2.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in July, up from the previous high of 2.7 million b
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South Korea's central bank increased its gold holdings for the first time in 13 years, while simultaneously investing in gold ETFs.
The Bank of Korea (BOK) announced the resumption of its gold purchase program, aiming to increase the proportion of gold in its foreign exchange reserves over the medium to long term. It will also int
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DeItaone reports: U.S. FCC to restrict imports of foreign-made advanced robots; Morgan Stanley sees limited near-term impact on Chinese humanoid robot makers
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will restrict imports of certain foreign-made advanced robots, including humanoids, quadrupeds, and some autonomous devices. Morgan Stanley expects a l
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UK Shipbroker Clarkson Expects Full-Year Results to Materially Exceed Expectations Due to Hormuz Disruption
The company stated this follows a record first-half performance, which was boosted by "exceptional volatility" caused by the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices fall to three-week low after Trump calls off planned attack
Oil prices declined sharply on Monday as investors' hopes rose for a potential de-escalation in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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Oil Companies Have Raked in Massive Profits During the Iran War but Their Future Will Be Expensive
Oil companies have generated substantial profits during the Iran War, though their future operations are projected to be costly.
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Bloomberg Opinion Columnist David Fickling: Tungsten Market Is a "Century-Old Prediction Market for War"
Fickling highlights tungsten's critical role in war manufacturing due to its high density and melting point, noting its increasing geopolitical necessity.
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Ukrainian officials fear the coming winter will be the toughest test since Russia's full-scale invasion, as Russia intensifies missile attacks and Ukraine faces a shortage of air defense systems.
Ukrainian officials, drone industry executives, and national security experts are bracing for another extremely difficult winter, fearing that Russian attacks on energy infrastructure could pose the m
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Taiwan Security Chief Says China's 'Hybrid Warfare' Tests Whole Region
Joseph Wu, Secretary-General of Taiwan’s National Security Council, stated that China's "hybrid warfare" presents a fresh challenge to the entire region. He specifically highlighted China's mass deplo
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Trump Says Agreement with Iran Imminent, Talks to Resume Monday
US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations scheduled to begin on Monday. Meanwhile, Tehran urged the United States to honor its Memorandum of Unders
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Former US hostage and diplomat John Limbert says Washington's 'iron fist' approach is ineffective with Iran
John Limbert, a former US hostage in Tehran and former US deputy assistant secretary of state for Iran, argues that Washington "can't bomb and assassinate its way to a better relationship" with Iran.
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Ukraine claims hitting major Russian oil refinery and Engels airfield 600km deep, as Russia reports 8 deaths and attacks Ukrainian ports
Ukraine stated it conducted overnight strikes deep inside Russia, hitting a major oil refinery and the Engels airfield in the Saratov region, approximately 600km (373 miles) from the border. President
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U.S.-Iran War Fuels Short-Term Oil Market Gains, But Experts Warn Against Long-Term Holding as WTI Crude Forecasted to $60
The U.S.-Iran war has significantly boosted short-term profits for major energy companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron, with Exxon's profits doubling to $14.5 billion and Chevron's net income surging n
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Former US Ambassador to Israel Nides: No Lasting Military Solution for Iran Conflict, Urges Negotiations
Former US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides stated that there is no lasting military solution to the conflict with Iran. He argued that renewed negotiations, involving regional allies, offer the only rea
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US President Trump cancels planned military strike on Iran, citing 'deal perimeters' reached
US President Donald Trump announced he has cancelled a planned large-scale military attack on Iran, claiming that the “perimeters of a deal” have been agreed upon. Trump stated the decision, announced
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Saudi Crown Prince Salman has reportedly expressed concern over Donald Trump's plan to strike Iran
Bloomberg, citing a report by Axios, said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed concern during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Donald Trump about U.S. plans for a new round of
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Sanctioned Russian Ship "Mikhail Britnev" Reportedly Delivered Military Vehicles to Mali, Defying US Sanctions
The sanctioned Russian cargo ship "Mikhail Britnev" reportedly delivered a large number of military vehicles, including armoured personnel carriers and trucks, to Mali, according to BBC Verify. Satell
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Former U.S. Ambassador Bill Taylor: Ukraine Is Maintaining Momentum on the Battlefield, and Putin Is Under Pressure
Former U.S. Ambassador Bill Taylor said on a Bloomberg TV program that Ukraine is maintaining its momentum on the battlefield despite intensified Russian missile attacks. Taylor explained that Russia’
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OPEC+ may decide Sunday to lift oil output quotas for a sixth straight month; analysts warn exports could be problematic amid broadening Iran war
OPEC+ may decide Sunday to lift oil output quotas for a sixth straight month; analysts warn exports could be problematic amid broadening Iran war
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Trump anticipates a deal with Cuba and downplays the necessity of military action.
Donald Trump stated that he believes the U.S. does not need to take military action, emphasizing that the U.S. wants to "open Cuba." These remarks come as Cuba faces severe economic pressure from fuel
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Ethiopia's Tigray region sees intensified fighting as seven armed groups form alliance against government, raising fears of 2022 peace deal collapse
The escalation follows the formation this month of a new alliance by seven armed groups, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the Amhara Fano National Movement, and the Oromo Liberat
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Chinese manufacturers eye U.S. AI data center boom, but geopolitical roadblocks remain
Chinese data center manufacturers, including PrefabDC, are seeing significant potential in the U.S. AI infrastructure market, citing strong demand and China's integrated supply chain. However, geopoli
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Ireland team's press conference and training delayed as boycott pressure mounts ahead of Nations League game against Israel
The delays occurred on Saturday in Debrecen, Hungary, where Israel's "home" game is scheduled for Sunday. Irish broadcaster RTE reported that some players have decided they do not want to play the mat
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Iranian President Pezeshkian stated he no longer trusts negotiations with Washington and presented a new proposal to end the war.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated in an interview aired on Saturday that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States due to the recurring attacks and sanctions that have followed previ
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Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and is expected to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections.
According to the Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous U.S. officials, U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire to restore normal maritime traffic in the Stra
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Korea National Diplomatic Academy President Kim Heung-kyu: China's global ambitions and tech rivalry with US raise stakes for Korea
Kim Heung-kyu, president of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, made this assessment in a keynote speech at a seminar hosted by the China Capital Market Society, stating that China’s rise is reshap
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US and China agree on tariff relief for $30bn of nonsensitive goods each
The White House announced late Friday that the U.S. and China have agreed on recommendations for "more favorable tariff treatment" covering $30 billion of nonsensitive products traded in each directio
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew attributed the decline in American public support for Israel to "insufficient biblical literacy."
Huckabee told NewsNation in an interview on Thursday that the deterioration of American public opinion toward Israel stems from a lack of "biblical literacy." He cited three reasons for the decline in
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Pakistan PM Sharif warns Houthi attack on Mecca, Medina would be 'red line'; Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye military chiefs meet to boost defense ties
Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Friday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that any threat to the sanctity of the Muslim holy cities of M
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Al Jazeera: Israel's "Blue Line Team" accelerates West Bank settlement expansion, confiscating approximately 14 square kilometers of Palestinian land in recent weeks.
According to Al Jazeera, Israel's Civil Administration's "Blue Line Team" is redrawing land boundaries in the West Bank, reclassifying Palestinian land as "state land" to accelerate illegal settlement
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The United Nations has added 61 companies to its list of businesses involved in activities related to illegal Israeli settlements, bringing the total to 214.
The UN Human Rights Office on Friday released a report adding 61 companies to its database, which are deemed to be involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities in the occupied West Bank and East
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China and the U.S. have agreed to extend the trade truce until January 10, 2027, following the conclusion of the state visit by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a three-day state visit, which was characterized more by ceremony than substantive outcomes. One concrete result was the announce
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Putin: Kyiv has begun attacks on civilian infrastructure; now it must face the consequences, TASS reports
Putin: Kyiv has begun attacks on civilian infrastructure; now it must face the consequences, TASS reports
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Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States, Xinhua News Agency reported.
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Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Iran will make no concessions on its nuclear program
Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Iran will make no concessions on its nuclear program
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Trump says he will meet with Xi again in November in China, and then at the G20 in Miami in December.
Trump says he will meet with Xi again in November in China, and then at the G20 in Miami in December. Trump added that much has been, and will be, accomplished.
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Lebanese Prime Minister demands Israeli withdrawal at UN General Assembly, as Israeli forces continue shelling southern Lebanon.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed the UN General Assembly, demanding Israel end its occupation of southern Lebanon and fully implement the ceasefire agreement, calling for a complete withd
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The Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council called on the Yemeni people to mobilize and join the armed forces.
The Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council called on the Yemeni people to mobilize and join the armed forces.
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Japanese imports of Chinese plastic materials surge 52% since US-Iran war, alarming local suppliers
Japanese imports of Chinese plastic materials surge 52% since US-Iran war, alarming local suppliers
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Putin: Russia is not preparing for any hostilities with Europe, according to IFX
Putin: Russia is not preparing for any hostilities with Europe, according to IFX
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Students across Germany strike in protest against potential reintroduction of compulsory military service
The protests are organised by "School Strike Against Compulsory Military Service", whose organiser Bela Breitner stated that the federal government is "serious about gradually reintroducing compulsory
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International oil prices fell as the U.S. and Iran negotiated the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with WTI crude down 1.4% to $93.32.
International oil prices fell as the market weighed negotiations between the US and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude fell 1.4% to $93.32 per barrel, and Brent crude fell 1.2% to $105.
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Industry sources: Russia can immediately restart 80% of Black Sea grain ports if diplomatic efforts succeed; however, 20% of infrastructure is badly damaged, requiring months of repairs.
Industry sources: Russia can immediately restart 80% of Black Sea grain ports if diplomatic efforts succeed; however, 20% of infrastructure is badly damaged, requiring months of repairs.
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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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Crusoe abandons $1.25 billion plan, will no longer use Boom Supersonic turbines to build AI data centers.
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U.S. diesel prices are nearing the record high of $6.50, with the White House weighing a tax holiday and easing "red diesel" regulations, while an export ban remains under evaluation.
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German Chancellor Merz faces government crisis as far-right AfD makes strong gains in recent local elections amid economic and migration fears
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Federal Reserve's Hammack: Rising Treasury Yields Reflect Economic Growth, US Debt, and Interest Rate Path
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A Deep Dive into the Aave Protocol: V4 Upgrade and Tokenized Stock Collateral, Plus an Analysis of Adappter Token (ADP)
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The White House stated that the US and China agreed to establish an AI "communication channel" following the summit.
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