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Chinese President Xi Jinping makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, greeted by President el-Sisi on 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, greeted by President el-Sisi on 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties
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The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to 4.8% on Wednesday, a new high for 2023, as surging energy prices fueled inflation concerns.
A new round of attacks in the Iran war this week sent energy prices soaring again, intensifying the sell-off in global bond markets and pushing up government borrowing costs. Investors are bracing for
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U.S. equity index futures fell in early trading on Wednesday, while crude oil prices jumped due to new attacks between the U.S. and Iran.
Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq stock index futures all fell in early Wednesday trading. This follows a jump in crude oil prices due to new attacks between the U.S. and Iran, which pushed the Dow Jones
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Bitcoin hovers around $77,000 as global bond sell-off and US-Iran tensions push oil prices higher.
Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $77,000 on Wednesday, following a sell-off in global bond markets that sent yields soaring, while escalating tensions between the US and Iran pushed Brent crude prices abo
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U.S. mortgage rates have surged, with the 30-year fixed rate climbing to 6.74% amid the renewed escalation of the conflict in Iran.
U.S. mortgage rates surged on Wednesday. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.74%, up 15 basis points from yesterday; the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage climbed to 6.16%, an increase of 16 basis poi
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Iranian Hackers Attempt Cyberattacks Against Critical U.S. Infrastructure, Including Water, Telecom, and Energy Systems, in Recent Weeks
Iranian hackers have attempted cyberattacks against a wide range of critical U.S. infrastructure in recent weeks, according to sources familiar with government and industry threat intelligence. Target
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Putin Responds to Zelenskyy's Remarks, Calls Them "State Terrorism" and Threatens to Intensify Attacks on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday responded to Zelensky's remarks during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan, stating that such threats amounted to a declaration of "s
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Global bond market sell-off intensifies, with the US 10-year government bond yield rising to a new high for 2023 on Wednesday, impacting Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stock markets.
Global bond market sell-off intensified, with the US 10-year government bond yield rising to a new high for 2023 on Wednesday. Geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, leadi
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US-Iran Conflict Intensifies, Rattling Markets
US-Iran Conflict Intensifies, Rattling Markets
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Steven Major, Macro Advisor at Tradition Dubai: Global bond market sell-off driven by interest rate expectations, U.S. Treasury market functioning normally.
Steven Major, Global Head of Fixed Income Research at HSBC, stated that the global bond sell-off is primarily driven by changes in interest rate expectations, rather than a dysfunction in the U.S. Tre
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China threatens boycott of South Korean art exhibition over Taiwan pavilion
China has reportedly threatened to boycott a leading South Korean art exhibition, the Gwangju Biennale, due to the inclusion of a Taiwan pavilion. In response, Gwangju city has apologized, while local
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The Dow closed down 0.8% on Tuesday at 52,766.88 points, falling below its 50-day moving average for the first time in five months.
The Dow closed below its critical 50-day moving average (at 52849.85 points on the day) on Tuesday, the first time in nearly five months. Market analysts warn that this is typically seen as a precurso
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Iranian fisherwoman recounts how US-Israel bombing shattered her life and livelihood on Hengam Island
Khadijeh Bandari, a fisherwoman from Hengam Island in southern Iran, shared her first-person testimony with Al Jazeera, detailing how the ongoing US-Israel war has disrupted her work, closed piers, ha
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Chinese President Xi Jinping held a low-profile meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, a move analysts believe was aimed at avoiding appearing too close to Iran ahead of the upcoming China-U.S. summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a brief, low-key meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian on Tuesday during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan, according to Iranian state me
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BBC reports: Israel expands military presence in southern Lebanon, establishes 9 military bases
According to the BBC, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated that Israeli forces are fortifying positions and continuing to demolish buildings in southern Lebanon. Israeli Defense
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Corn Futures Drop Most in Three Weeks as Profit-Taking Hits Grain Rally
Corn futures fell the most in almost three weeks with a wave of profit-taking pulling down US grains markets after a weekslong rally fueled by geopolitical and weather risks.
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U.S. diesel crack spreads surged past $106 on September 1, reaching a new all-time high. Donald Trump convened a meeting with refining giants and announced environmental waivers.
On September 1, U.S. diesel refining margins (crack spreads) surged past $106 per barrel, hitting an all-time high, with retail prices nearing $5.63 per gallon. On the same day, Donald Trump urgently
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Asian Stocks Slump, Oil Jumps to 5-Week High, US 10Y Yield Hits 3-Year Peak After Renewed US Airstrikes on Iran
Asian stocks fell broadly on Wednesday, with South Korea's KOSPI dropping over 3% and Japan's Nikkei 225 down 2.6%. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $95.91 a barrel, reaching a five-week high, after t
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Global economic concerns resurface, with copper prices falling below $14,200/ton for the second consecutive day.
Copper prices fell for a second day, along with other metals, after a surge in oil prices sparked concerns about the global economic outlook. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange fell below
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House Speaker Johnson says some Iranians' religion allows lying, defends war against Iran
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Tuesday that lying is part of the religion for some Iranians, and defended former U.S. President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Johnson called Iranians untr
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Donald Trump posted that he is winning the war with Iran, calling to "stick to the plan."
Donald Trump posted that he is winning the war with Iran, calling to "stick to the plan."
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On September 2nd, the ChiNext Index fell over 2%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped over 1%. Commodity futures generally rose, with crude oil and the Container Freight Index surging over 9%.
A-shares opened lower and continued to fall this morning, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.68%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 1.38%, and the ChiNext Index once falling over 2%, currently d
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US launches new strikes on Iran's southern coast near Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by targeting US bases in Jordan, with Washington denying casualties
US launches new strikes on Iran's southern coast near Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by targeting US bases in Jordan, with Washington denying casualties
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The Wall Street Journal: Bond Market Gives World Leaders a "Failing Grade"
The Wall Street Journal analysis points out that this week's G20 summit failed to propose solutions to end deficits, inflation, and geopolitical turmoil, factors that are stirring investor sentiment a
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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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