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Economists' consensus on the shape of the U.S. economy is crumbling, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declaring the "K-shaped economy is over."
CNBC reported that economists widely believed the U.S. economy was experiencing a "K-shaped" recovery post-pandemic, meaning uneven expansion across different groups, but this consensus has now dissol
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Iran's President stated that US sanctions and naval blockades have led to a 25%-35% decrease in trade volume, while the Supreme Leader called for reducing reliance on the US dollar.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday evening that under US sanctions and naval blockade, Iran's trade volume has decreased by 25% to 35%, with exports declining but imports falling more
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Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Amid Intensified Ukrainian Attacks on Refineries
Russia further extended a ban on diesel exports for producers to keep the domestic market supplied, following intensified Ukrainian attacks on the nation’s refineries.
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Russian Strikes Near Kyiv Kill 27, Injure 42, Evacuate Hundreds
Overnight drone strikes by Russia targeted the Bucha district in the Kyiv region, killing 27 people, injuring 42 (including four children), and forcing the evacuation of 381. A 14-year-old was also ki
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Gunfire and explosions heard in several areas of Niger's capital Niamey
Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of Niger’s capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, according to witnesses. Shots were heard around the city’s Diori Hamani International Airp
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Iran's President Pezeshkian: Iran Sold About 90 Million Barrels of Oil During Interim Deal Implementation
Iran's President Pezeshkian: Iran Sold About 90 Million Barrels of Oil During Interim Deal Implementation
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Western officials say Russia wants to avoid direct war with NATO but will continue 'hybrid activity' against members
Western officials believe Russia is ramping up hostile rhetoric but aims to avoid direct military confrontation with NATO. However, Moscow is expected to continue "hybrid activity" such as cyber-attac
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The Donald Trump administration is negotiating with Venezuela to secure unprecedented leases for several of the country's oil fields for up to 100 years.
Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that the negotiations aim to secure long-term mining rights in Venezuela to expand U.S. oil supply channels. This move is in response to the war in Iran and the blo
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Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 5 Palestinians, including 3 members of one family.
Al Jazeera reported that an Israeli drone strike killed three members of the Abdeen family in northern Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early Friday. Another strike killed a Palestinian man in the Sabra ne
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Gulf Tanker Rates Near $650,000/Day as Iran War Disrupts Crude Shipments
Daily earnings for vessels shipping crude oil from Saudi Arabia to China reached a record $647,000 on Thursday, more than ten times the level of a year ago, according to data from the Baltic Exchange.
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Ukraine Says It Attacked Major Russian Oil Refinery in Yaroslavl
Ukraine stated it struck the oil refinery in Yaroslavl, one of Russia’s largest fuel-producing plants. This is the latest in a series of attacks that have sparked a new wave of gasoline shortages acro
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Asian spot LNG climbs above $23; Qatar extends force majeure on deliveries by another month amid Strait of Hormuz concerns
Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices advanced above $23, driven by ongoing concerns regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar has extended its force majeure on LNG deliveries to European and Asian buye
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The conflict between the US and Iran has persisted for six months, with analysts believing the war has devolved into a war of attrition, slowing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict has lasted six months since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. Analysts generally believe that the war has evolved into a war of attrition, with the Iranian regime
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Iceland to hold referendum on EU membership talks on Saturday; Donald Trump's interest in Greenland adds geopolitical considerations to the vote.
Iceland will hold a national referendum on Saturday on "whether to resume accession talks with the European Union." The vote comes as US President Donald Trump renews his push to acquire Iceland's nei
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Chinese companies are rushing into the 3D-printed drone interceptor export sector, driven by demand from global conflicts.
Chinese companies are rushing into the 3D-printed drone interceptor export sector, driven by demand from global conflicts.
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RMB Exchange Rate Remains Calm Amidst US Sanction Threats Over Iran Issue
The RMB exchange rate was almost unaffected this week, despite continuous sanction threats from the United States due to China's relationship with Iran, which has strengthened some strategists' bullis
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Donald Trump threatens sanctions on Chinese banks after US-China officials meet in Beijing to discuss Xi's visit to the US
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he might sanction Chinese banks involved in Iranian oil transactions. This follows a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials in Beijing on Wednesda
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst called Russia's attacks on Kyiv "pure terrorism, pure war crimes."
John Herbst, former US Ambassador to Ukraine and current member of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, stated that Ukrainian attacks are weakening Russia's combat capabilities, but Russia "has no n
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A car explosion in St. Petersburg, Russia, killed a serviceman.
The Russian Investigative Committee stated that a Russian serviceman was killed and his wife injured in a car explosion in the Pushkinsky district of St. Petersburg. Local media outlet Fontanka report
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US rebukes Europeans over ‘sea of red’ military gaps, urges countries like UK to do more
The Pentagon policy chief stated that the US hopes to see more contributions from European nations, specifically mentioning the United Kingdom, to address military shortfalls.
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Trump: Putin will not attack NATO territory
Trump: Putin will not attack NATO territory
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China's policy toward Japan remains unchanged, CCP official Lu Kang says, unless Japan revises its position on Taiwan.
China's policy toward Japan remains unchanged, CCP official Lu Kang says, unless Japan revises its position on Taiwan.
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Iran's Top Security Official Rezaei Warns During Meeting With Qatari FM That Iran Would Strike U.S. Military And Economic Interests If U.S. Starts 'Mischief' Against Iran
Iran's Top Security Official Rezaei Warns During Meeting With Qatari FM That Iran Would Strike U.S. Military And Economic Interests If U.S. Starts 'Mischief' Against Iran
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Sweden will donate 10 Coast Guard vessels to Ukraine for water rescue and demining operations.
Sweden will donate 10 Coast Guard vessels to Ukraine for water rescue and demining operations.
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Iran warns of potential new attacks by the US, threatening continued retaliation.
Iran stated it has obtained intelligence indicating the U.S. and its allies are preparing a major new attack, Reuters reported. Tehran's military command warned that any strike would trigger sustained
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Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever
Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al-Khater stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has proven to be the biggest test for the airline in its more than 30 years of operation, and the company has taken measures
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The U.S. State Department urges citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, and the Iranian Parliament Speaker reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
The U.S. State Department issued a warning Saturday night, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the Middle East, citing the potential for rapid escalation of the conflict with Iran. This f
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank; Israeli settler dies in separate shooting
Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank; Israeli settler dies in separate shooting
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Gaza children return to school in tents after nearly three years of disruption, with 98% of buildings damaged
The new school year began on September 19, seeing approximately 541,000 students return to education in Gaza. This follows nearly three years of disruption caused by the war that started in October 20
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
On September 19, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a new round of missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive sites" in the Saudi capital Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu. U.S. embassies in
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Foreign envoys in Taiwan warn China's maritime pressure challenges 'rules of game at sea'
Senior foreign diplomats from the European Union, U.K., and U.S. attending a resilience forum in Taipei on Sept. 19 warned that China's escalating maritime pressure against Taiwan is an attempt to red
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The Strait of Hormuz cargo trade has vanished, forcing businesses to find alternative routes
The Strait of Hormuz, once a transit hub for goods ranging from helium to corn, has seen its cargo trade disappear, prompting businesses to seek alternative shipping routes.
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Israeli Settlement Economy Prepares for European Sanctions
The Financial Times reported that punitive measures imposed by the UK, France, and other European countries on businesses operating in the occupied Palestinian territories could have a profound impact
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Russia's new air campaign aims to cripple Ukraine's economy, hitting key infrastructure and costing Kyiv over $1.5 billion in tax revenue
Russia's new air campaign aims to cripple Ukraine's economy, hitting key infrastructure and costing Kyiv over $1.5 billion in tax revenue
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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' 'unjustifiable,' and 'disproportionate' as US tour resumes
The British pop star made his first public comments on the controversy surrounding his North America Loop Tour, which resumed Saturday night in Philadelphia. His remarks follow criticism after opening
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Turkish Foreign Minister: Turkey supports Saudi Arabia's security and is prepared to provide military assistance amid escalating Houthi attacks.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Saudi Arabia may have unmet military needs amid Houthi attacks in Yemen, and Turkey would consider how to support Saudi Arabia as part of a tri
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The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels towards Riyadh, while the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacking sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu.
The Saudi-led coalition announced that Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at dawn on Saturday, but it was successfully intercepted and destroy
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Gaza's IT industry operates at less than 25% of pre-war levels, with 30,000 professionals losing jobs and equipment prices surging over 600%
Al Jazeera reported that Gaza's IT industry has been devastated by the ongoing conflict, with over 70% of companies partially or completely halting operations. Direct losses to the education sector ar
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Turkish Foreign Minister: We have sent an offer to Ukraine and Russia to end fighting in the Black Sea, awaiting their responses
Turkish Foreign Minister: We have sent an offer to Ukraine and Russia to end fighting in the Black Sea, awaiting their responses
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Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
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Russia Reports "Powerful" Cyberattack on Second Day of Parliamentary Elections
Russian authorities reported attacks on the country's voting systems and communication lines on the second day of a three-day parliamentary election. Ella Pamfilova, chair of Russia's Central Election
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US Commander Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipments Hit Six-Month High, Citing Effective US Navy Escorts and Mine Clearance
Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reached a six-month high in the past two weeks, a U.S. regional commander said, indicating that U.S. Navy protection and mine clear
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 Palestinians, including the son of the Director-General of the Gaza Ministry of Health.
At least three Palestinians, including a child and Basir al-Bursh, the son of Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Munir al-Bursh, have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera re
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Al Jazeera: Israeli media reports military facing "severe shortages," analysts suggest it may be a tactic to accelerate weapons transfers.
Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper recently reported that the Israeli military is facing "severe shortages" in manpower and equipment, including the loss of 12 Boeing Apache attack helicopters t
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Russian airstrikes hit multiple cities in Ukraine, killing at least eight people.
Ukraine's Air Force reported that air defense systems intercepted 141 targets during a massive overnight drone and two Zircon anti-ship missile attack by Russia. In the Kharkiv region, Governor Oleh S
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Brent crude oil surged to $132 this week after the Saudi East-West Pipeline was attacked and shut down, forcing Saudi Arabia to rely on high-cost "relay oil transportation" via the Strait of Hormuz.
A drone launched from Iraq by Iranian-backed militants recently struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, forcing its shutdown, the Wall Street Journal reported. The pipeline, previously a critica
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney is taking his investment pitch from "Maple Davos" to Strasbourg, aiming to diversify the country's economy and reduce its reliance on the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Carney is taking his investment pitch from "Maple Davos" to Strasbourg, aiming to diversify the country's economy and reduce its reliance on the United States.
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Europe's winter power market is flashing its strongest warning since the energy crisis, with German wholesale electricity prices for January soaring over 60% year-on-year.
Bloomberg Markets reports that as Europe enters winter, the electricity market is flashing its strongest warning since the energy crisis. German wholesale electricity prices for January have traded ab
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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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