Global Issues
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Military Remarks re-Strait of Hormuz See Gains in S&P500
According to military sources cited by Bloomberg, Iran has not closed the Strait of Hormuz and will respect international maritime…
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Navigating The Middle East Uncertainty And Tariff Risks
Headlines continue to drive markets right now, they have fuelled a rebound in stocks and a decline in the oil…
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VIX Struggles to Move Higher Despite Uncertainty on Wall Street
CBOE VIX volatility index futures (VIX) are up nearly 2% today to 22.8, having gained about 20% in recent days, with a peak…
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Trumps Hormuz Plan Fails to Rein in Oil Prices
Events in the Middle East remain in focus today as Iran prepares to bury the Ayatollah and announced its new…
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Conflict in The Middle East Ramps up Energy Prices
It’s another risk off day as geopolitical headwinds continue to batter financial markets. Although markets calmed during the US session…
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US forces destroy command facilities of Iran’s IRGC
US military officials said on Tuesday that they have destroyed command posts of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as well as Iranian…
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Iran officials say will not negotiate with US — Bloomberg
Iran’s national security chief, Ali Larijani, said the country will not negotiate with the United States in response to reports…
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The Current Price of Gold: Implications of Hitting $6,000 an Ounce
Understanding the Current Gold Price (XAU/USD) The current price of gold, denoted as XAU/USD, plays a crucial role in the…
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Carving Up the World: The Geopolitical Landscape of Major Powers
The Tensions of Taiwan: China’s Assertive Moves In recent years, the Taiwan Strait has emerged as a focal point for…
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The Doomsday Clock: Moving from 89 Seconds to 85 Seconds to Midnight
Understanding the Doomsday Clock The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation created in 1947 by the Bulletin of the Atomic…
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