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Wheat prices rise as Russia's focus on Ukraine war intensifies Black Sea grain shipment disruption concerns.
Wheat prices saw their biggest gain in over a week, as market indications suggested Russia remains committed to continuing its war in Ukraine, fueling concerns about prolonged disruptions to Black Sea
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IAEA warns over Iran nuclear access as Western powers push for UN Security Council referral
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Monday that it remains unable to verify Iran’s nuclear material more than a year after losing access to key facilities, urging Tehran to restore
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Qatar warns of an "industrial disaster" if the crisis continues, as Kpler data shows the average vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 10 days has fallen to its lowest level since May.
Qatar has warned that a prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to an "industrial disaster." Meanwhile, Kpler data shows that an average of 10 vessels per day transited the Strait of Hormu
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Myanmar military intensifies operations to retake China project areas
Myanmar's military has intensified operations to retake areas where China-backed projects are located, according to Nikkei Asia. Thousands of civilians have been displaced as fighting rages along the
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Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Airstrike on Yemen Prison, Killing 7
Houthi-controlled media reported that a Saudi Arabian airstrike on a prison in the northern Yemeni city of al-Hazm on September 7, 2026, killed seven people, including one child, and injured at least
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Donald Trump predicted that if the United States wins a war with Iran, oil prices would "drastically" fall to $3 per gallon, eventually dropping below $2, and stated that Iran would never possess nuclear weapons.
Donald Trump predicted that if the United States wins a war with Iran, oil prices would "drastically" fall to $3 per gallon, eventually dropping below $2, and stated that Iran would never possess nucl
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Asian Stocks Set to Edge Lower as Middle East Tensions Fuel Oil Price Rises and Inflation Concerns; Yen Holds Near February Highs
Asian stocks are poised for a decline as escalating tensions in the Middle East have pushed oil prices higher, intensifying inflation concerns and making investors wary of potential further monetary t
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Escalation of the US-Iran conflict has disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring to a six-week high, with Brent crude futures rising to $97/barrel on Monday.
According to Al Jazeera, escalating attacks between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted traffic in the critical waterway. Global benchmark Brent crude futures rose to around $97 per
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused Canada of succumbing to U.S. pressure, stating that it had misrepresented the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused Canada of succumbing to US "intimidation" after it criticized Tehran's stance on regional security and freedom of navigation. Baghaei stated
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Sapporo Breweries' CSO stated that the company is shifting some production from Canada to the United States due to a 50% tariff on Canadian beer exports.
Sapporo Breweries' Chief Strategy Officer Rieko Shofu stated that the company is shifting some production from Canada to the United States due to a 50% tariff imposed on Canadian beer exports. She als
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External support for ethnic armed groups poses an escalating security threat to Iran, experts and state officials warn
Iranian authorities have repeatedly publicized arrests and clashes with small armed cells inside the country, or skirmishes with armed groups along land borders. State media reported on Sunday that me
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Russia orders closure of German consulate in St Petersburg by September 18, retaliating for Berlin's earlier move
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday that the consulate must cease operations and its staff leave the country by September 18. This follows Germany's closure of two Russian diploma
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UK plans trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements, signaling further deterioration in bilateral relations, analysts say.
Al Jazeera reports that the UK is expected to announce trade restrictions on Israeli illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Analysts believe this is the latest sign of a further deterioration
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Donald Trump reposts Wall Street Journal report, stating senior Iranian politician urges end to war
Donald Trump reposts Wall Street Journal report, stating senior Iranian politician urges end to war
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OPEC+ maintains October production quotas, shifts strategic focus to 2027 capacity cap allocation
OPEC+ decided on September 6 to maintain October production quotas, in line with market expectations, marking the completion of the gradual exit from the voluntary production cut agreement initiated i
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Argentine President Milei reiterated his country's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands and ordered an investigation into 45 entities suspected of illegal oil and gas exploration. This follows former US President Donald Trump's previous statement that he was reviewing the islands' status.
Argentine President Javier Milei reiterated the country's claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (known as the Malvinas Islands in Argentina), stating that "winds of change" favor Argentina. T
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Oil prices rose to a six-week high on Monday after exchanges of fire between the US and Iran and an attack on Saudi Aramco facilities.
Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $97.52 a barrel on Monday, after touching $97.93 a barrel earlier in the session, their highest since July 23. U.S. WTI crude futures rose 1.3% to $92.68 a barrel, bri
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Iraq's armed forces confirmed that the US-led international military coalition will conclude its mission in Iraq on September 30.
Lieutenant General Abdul Amir al-Shammari, chief of staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces office, confirmed the date to the Iraqi News Agency on Monday. Analysts warn that the US w
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RHB Bank analysts project Singapore's retail sales growth to slow to 3.0% in 2026, citing geopolitical uncertainties impacting consumer confidence.
RHB Bank analyst Barnabas Gan stated in a report that rising geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East could weigh on consumer and business confidence, leading to cautious spending and a slowdown
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Middle East conflict escalates, India's crude oil benchmark price surpassed $100 last Friday, reaching a new high since May.
According to data from India's Ministry of Petroleum, the average price of crude oil imports into India (the "Indian basket of crude oil" benchmark) surged to $101.07 per barrel last Friday, breaking
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Saudi Aramco's Jizan facility hit by new round of attacks.
Saudi Aramco's Jizan facility, located near the Saudi-Yemen border, has been hit by a new round of attacks, according to the Financial Times. Houthi rebels have previously targeted Jizan multiple time
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Yahoo Finance: The US 10-year government bond yield hovers around 4.8%, a new high since November 2023.
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that the US 10-year government bond yield is currently hovering around a multi-year high of 4.8%, having touched 4.818% earlier this month, its highest level since Nov
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Iran to Raise Gasoline Prices Due to U.S. War-Induced Shortages and Unsustainable Subsidies
The Financial Times reported that Iranian authorities warned they would raise gasoline prices, despite the country having some of the lowest fuel prices globally, due to shortages caused by the war in
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Israeli air attack kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon
An Israeli air attack on Kfar Reman in southern Lebanon early on Monday killed at least 10 people, including a two-month-old infant, with at least two others missing. This attack follows another Israe
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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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CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin could intensify provocations against NATO
Ratcliffe's warning comes as Russia struggles in Ukraine, with its options narrowing as domestic resources dwindle. Despite resumed negotiations, signs suggest Putin has not abandoned his ambition to
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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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