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Wall Street's major institutions have reached a consensus: commodity valuations relative to US equities have fallen to their lowest in over 50 years, and the scarcity of physical resources is triggering a "hard asset squeeze."
Barclays, UBS, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs are among several top institutions warning that physical shortages of commodities are driving sharp price increases. Christopher LaFemina, Head o
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Financial Times Analysis: G7 nations have incurred an additional $16 billion in sovereign debt financing costs since the start of the US-Iran conflict in February, with the United States bearing the largest share.
According to an August 30 report by the Financial Times, an analysis of government bond issuance data shows that G7 nations have locked in approximately an additional $16 billion in sovereign debt fin
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The Nikkei 225 fell 2.2% to 64,930.03 points, dragged down by chip stocks, as comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Friday increased the prospect of a US interest rate hike.
Chip-related stocks led the decline, with Advantest falling 7.8%, SoftBank Group down 4.2%, and Tokyo Electron dropping 3.8%. Meanwhile, the USD/JPY rose to 160.00. Investors are closely monitoring th
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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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World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés renews call for independent investigation into Israeli strikes that killed seven aid workers in Gaza in April 2024
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés renews call for independent investigation into Israeli strikes that killed seven aid workers in Gaza in April 2024
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Israeli settler rabbi Menachem Ben Shahar says Palestinians should leave occupied West Bank, non-Jews in Israel have no national rights
Ben Shahar told peace activists that non-Jews in Israel have no national rights, adding that even a five-year-old 'loses his right to exist' if his parents are 'enemies' and calling for Arabs to be re
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Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will meet in Istanbul on Monday to formally establish a political and defence strategic committee and discuss military cooperation.
The meeting, attended by foreign ministers, defence ministers, and chiefs of staff, marks their first gathering since signing the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement earlier this month. The Mecca agreement
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Ukraine's dismissed Defense Minister, Oleksii Reznikov, is seeking Western capital to establish and manage a defense technology fund.
Oleksii Reznikov stated that the fund would help Kyiv resist Moscow.
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Australian government faces pressure to explain visas for Israeli soldiers attending Sydney Marathon
The Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers into the country for the Sydney Marathon, despite obligations under international law. Some observers a
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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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Russia's Ministry of Defense announced plans for "massive strikes" on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Russia's Ministry of Defense stated that its forces are preparing to launch "massive strikes" against Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This follows Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's e-commerce platf
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Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir boasts about harsh conditions for Palestinian female prisoners, drawing condemnation
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted footage on his X account on Sunday from a prison holding Palestinian women, stating he is directly responsible for the harsh conditions and wi
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Israel says PM Netanyahu's son Yair was urgently evacuated from the US and returned to Israel after receiving a life threat
Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet stated on Saturday evening that a significant threat to Yair Netanyahu's life prompted the decision to evacuate him and his security team. The agency did
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Myanmar's Military Recaptures Key Town from Rebels Amid Airstrikes, Conscription, and Chinese Support
Al Jazeera reports that the Myanmar military is recapturing key towns from rebel forces, reversing the gains made by the rebels in 2023 and 2024. Analysts attribute this shift primarily to large-scale
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Iran Pledges to Stand Firm Against US Sanctions, Will Rely Equally on Diplomacy and Defence
Iran Pledges to Stand Firm Against US Sanctions, Will Rely Equally on Diplomacy and Defence
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Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been without power for over a week, with the IAEA warning it is now relying on emergency diesel generators for the 27th time.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Saturday that Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in the southeast has been without external power for over a week and is currentl
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf accuses U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent of lying about guiding 130 million barrels of oil through Hormuz Strait.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claimed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lied about Washington guiding 130 million barrels of oil through the Hormuz Strait over the past 14 days. Ghalibaf also cited the
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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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Taiwan accuses Xi of 'distorting facts' to Trump regarding cross-strait situation
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of distorting facts during his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that the future of the island demo
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France dispatches troops to Saudi Arabia's Yanbu oil terminal; Saudi Arabia holds military talks with Pakistan and Turkey to counter Houthi attacks.
France confirmed on Friday that it had dispatched troops, radar, and defense systems to Saudi Arabia's main oil terminal in Yanbu to protect the facility from Houthi attacks. This follows the Houthis'
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ArcelorMittal states it cannot safely restart its steel operations in Ukraine after a series of missile attacks in the country.
ArcelorMittal has informed the Ukrainian government that its steel operations in the country cannot be safely restarted after a series of missile attacks.
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Israel's Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match
Israeli footballer Sayed Abu Farchi received a red card for mimicking a gun with the corner flag after scoring an equalizer against Austria in their UEFA Nations League match on Thursday. The incident
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China and the US have agreed to extend their trade truce until January next year, falling short of China's expectation for a one-year extension.
The extension is only for a few months, whereas Beijing had hoped for at least a year, meaning key disputes such as tariffs, rare earth supplies, and access to advanced chips will move into the next r
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Brent crude oil rose over 3% on Thursday, breaking above $106 per barrel, after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi facilities.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed on Thursday to have launched missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting "sensitive sites" of Saudi Aramco in Riyadh and facilities in the Red Sea city of Y
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan plan to hold emergency talks to deepen defense coordination in response to the escalating conflict in Yemen.
Senior military officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan plan to hold emergency talks to discuss ways to support Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in response to the escal
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh attended a state dinner hosted by the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Nick Timiraos retweeted a post from Wall Street Journal reporter JChengWSJ, stating that Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh attended a state dinner at the White House for Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thur
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Trump Praises US-China Friendship at State Dinner, Says Two Nations Never Got Along Better; Xi Jinping Emphasizes Mutual Goals Can Be Mutually Reinforcing
At a state dinner hosted for Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the ties between the peoples of the two countries are enduring, that they have never gotten along bet
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Hong Kong Narrows Gap with Dubai in Super-Prime Property Sales; Dubai's Q2 Sales Value Fell 27% to $2.17 Billion Amid Iran Conflict - Knight Frank
Hong Kong significantly narrowed Dubai’s lead as the world’s top market for “super-prime” residential property (homes sold for US$10 million or more) in recent months, according to Knight Frank. Dubai
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Iran's Foreign Minister offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal, saying plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week
Iran's Foreign Minister offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal, saying plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week
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Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran hopes the United States will return to the Memorandum of Understanding before the midterm elections in early November.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran hopes the United States will return to the Memorandum of Understanding before the midterm elections in early November.
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Xi Jinping hoped the United States would adhere to the "correct position" of opposing "Taiwan independence" during his summit with Donald Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that China hopes the U.S. will adhere to its "correct position" of opposing "Taiwan independence" and handle the Tai
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Research shows: The energy shock triggered by the Iran war is prompting Southeast Asian governments to prioritize renewable energy development.
Southeast Asian governments are increasingly prioritizing long-term renewable energy and electrification policies over fossil fuel plans due to energy shocks from the war in Ukraine, according to a Ni
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Netanyahu defended Israel's military actions in the Middle East at the UN General Assembly, as dozens of representatives walked out in protest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at the UN General Assembly, strongly defended Israel's military actions in Iran, Gaza, and other parts of the Middle East, and denied accusations of
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Escalating Middle East conflict and rising US Treasury yields weigh on US stocks.
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday, weighing on U.S. equities, as an unclear outlook for Middle East peace prompted investors to weigh conflicting reports of attacks and negotiations.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia to protect oil facilities at Yanbu Port in the Red Sea.
Macron stated on Thursday that France would dispatch military personnel, radar, and defense systems to protect oil facilities at Yanbu port, rather than intervene in regional conflicts. He emphasized
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Taliban says Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 4 civilians; Pakistan says it struck military targets.
The Afghan Taliban government stated that Pakistani airstrikes resulted in the deaths of four civilians, marking the latest escalation in conflict between the two sides. Pakistan, in turn, claimed its
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
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US Official Tells Reuters: About 40 of Wednesday's Vessels That Transited the Strait of Hormuz Coordinated With the US Military for Protection
US Official Tells Reuters: About 40 of Wednesday's Vessels That Transited the Strait of Hormuz Coordinated With the US Military for Protection
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The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Thursday on a measure to end the war with Iran, as the conflict has led to soaring fuel costs.
The U.S. Senate will vote on Thursday on a bill to end the war with Iran, following soaring fuel prices faced by American consumers due to the conflict. If passed, the bill would direct President Dona
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French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia is committing an increasing number of hostile and criminal acts against European nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia is committing an increasing number of hostile and criminal acts against European nations.
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French President Macron states CIA has not warned France about Russian threats
French President Macron states CIA has not warned France about Russian threats
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Iranian-American group sues Trump over war, alleging unconstitutional military action harmed families
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) filed a lawsuit in a Washington, DC, court on Thursday against United States President Donald Trump. The group alleges that the ongoing military action aga
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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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