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Oil prices rose on Tuesday, with Brent crude futures up 1.25% to $107 per barrel, following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on vessels in the Gulf region.
International benchmark Brent crude futures for November rose 1.25% to $107.00 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for October gained 1.27% to $102.68 per barrel. This f
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South Korea-Middle East container shipping costs rose 1.7% in August to $6,544 per 40-foot container, extending gains amid protracted geopolitical conflict, customs agency says.
South Korea-Middle East container shipping costs rose 1.7% in August to $6,544 per 40-foot container, extending gains amid protracted geopolitical conflict, customs agency says.
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U.S. Central Command refutes Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' claim of Panama-flagged oil tanker striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command refutes Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' claim of Panama-flagged oil tanker striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US military reveals it has weapons in space
The US military has revealed it possesses weapons in space. Security experts warn that this announcement could lead to the proliferation of weapons by other governments.
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CNBC reports: China expands controls over overseas deployment of tech talent, US tightens visas for Chinese students and journalists.
According to CNBC's "China Watch" newsletter, China officially began restricting citizens who violate technology export controls from leaving the country on Tuesday, aiming to plug loopholes in techno
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Finland becomes 10th European state to join French nuclear deterrence initiative amid Russian, US uncertainty
The move, formalised by the countries’ foreign ministers in Helsinki on Monday, extends the coverage of the French nuclear deterrent to eleven European countries. This comes as Russia is viewed as a g
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Iran's IRGC: Oil Tanker Exploded After Colliding with Mines in Strait of Hormuz and Caught Fire
Iran's IRGC: Oil Tanker Exploded After Colliding with Mines in Strait of Hormuz and Caught Fire
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The U.S. is reportedly considering a "phased" agreement with Iran to end the conflict.
Washington may be considering a "phased" agreement with Tehran aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict, according to Iranian media ILNA, citing Pakistani sources. The source cautioned that Donald Trump's
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EU member states agree to boost Arctic investment in response to Russian threats and geopolitical competition
Twelve EU member states unanimously agreed at a meeting on Monday that the Arctic has become a "geopolitical hotspot," calling for the EU to play a more strategic and proactive role in the region. Fin
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Brent crude settles at $105.34, up 0.7%, as Saudi Arabia's Hormuz bypass pipeline remains shut after drone strikes
The East-West pipeline, capable of carrying 7 million barrels per day, was hit by Iraq-launched drones last Thursday and has been taken offline. Analysts estimate repairs could take months, potentiall
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Oil Tanker Daily Hire Rate Tops $1 Million for First Time Amid Iran War and Hormuz Strait Ship Shortage
The cost of hiring an oil tanker on the industry’s benchmark trade route reached $1.035 million a day on Monday, according to data from the Baltic Exchange in London. This marks the first time the dai
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Brent crude rises above $100 as Iran war disrupts Hormuz shipping and Houthi capture of Mayun Island raises Bab al-Mandeb concerns
Al Jazeera reports that Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel due to the war in Iran disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the Houthis' capture of Mayun Island is raising
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Trump: US producing and delivering weapons at fastest pace in history, including Patriots, THAAD, and Tomahawks
Former President Donald Trump stated that the United States is producing more advanced weapons than ever before, with daily deliveries to forces in the Middle East and beyond. He added that defense fa
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Houthi rebels launched a large-scale attack on a Saudi airbase and oil pipelines, causing international oil prices to surge over 4%, with Brent crude trading at $109.18 per barrel.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched dozens of ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait, southwestern Saudi Arabia, on September 14, and attacked a pumping stat
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The U.S. 10-year government bond yield surpassed the 5% mark on Monday, reaching a new high for 2023.
U.S. Treasuries faced a new round of aggressive selling, with the 10-year yield hitting a high of 5.01%. Steven Barrow, Head of G10 Strategy at Standard Bank, warned that the sell-off is far from over
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Prediction market traders expect U.S. gas prices to hit new highs for the year, with a 71% chance of surpassing $4.60/gallon
Traders on Kalshi also place 57% odds that prices will top $4.80 a gallon, and just over a 40% chance that they cross $5.00. This comes as U.S. oil prices are again above $100 per barrel, driven by es
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Iran War fiscal pressure may lead Gulf states to prioritize domestic investments over US commitments, PIIE report says
A new analysis from the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) indicates that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is creating fiscal pressure for Saudi Arabia, Qatar
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S&P 500 falls as Brent crude jumps over 3% to $106 on Middle East hostilities, AI stocks decline
Markets started the week defensively, with escalating Middle East hostilities and hawkish central bank expectations weighing on risk appetite. Brent crude surged over 3% towards $106, having gained ne
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Costco rations Kirkland Signature motor oil and raises price to $57.99, citing global lubricant shortage and rising crude oil prices
The retailer has limited purchases to two units per customer per week for its Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil, which jumped from approximately $30 to $57.99 per 10-quart case. This move co
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Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was shut down last Thursday after a drone attack, affecting 5% of global oil supply.
The 1,200-kilometer pipeline, with a daily capacity of approximately 4 million to 5 million barrels, connects Saudi Arabia's eastern oil-producing regions to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, allowing it to
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Brent crude rose 3.7% overnight, breaking above $108. Bernstein warned that the combined crises in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea could push oil prices to $150.
Bernstein analysts point out that the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline due to attacks, coupled with the delayed negotiations between Iran and Gulf states over the Strait of Hormuz, is
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Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline could remain largely offline for 3-5 weeks following last week's drone attack, AP reports, adding further pressure to global oil supply.
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline could remain largely offline for 3-5 weeks following last week's drone attack, AP reports, adding further pressure to global oil supply. The pipeline can carry up
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Yahoo Finance Analysis: US FY2027 Defense Budget May Reach $1.15 Trillion, Analysts Bullish on Honeywell Aerospace (HONA)
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that the proposed military spending in the US FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act will reach a record $1.15 trillion, driven by geopolitical pressures. Against t
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Bloomberg Intelligence's Sanders: Iran is exploiting Houthi attacks as a 'wildcard'
Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.) of Bloomberg Intelligence examines the role being played by Yemen’s Houthis against Iran’s Gulf state neighbors and the importance of Oman to the US in the Middle East.
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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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Al Jazeera: The U.S. Department of Defense is considering withdrawing one-third of its troops from Europe after allies refused to provide bases for operations against Iran.
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a proposal to withdraw approximately one-third of its troops (around 22,000 soldiers) from Europe, primarily affecting garrisons in Germany, Italy, and Sp
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CNBC reports: Nations and corporations are investing in underwater technology to address a "new arms race" for critical subsea infrastructure.
Governments and corporations are increasingly recognizing that future conflicts will not be limited to the air but will also extend to the seabed, CNBC reported. As concerns grow over the vulnerabilit
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, issues its first air raid alert since Houthi attacks escalated in July.
Saudi civil defense authorities issued air raid alerts in the capital Riyadh and several other regions on Friday evening and Saturday morning local time, following reports of explosions in the capital
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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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