Bank warns upside risks dominate as low inventories and disruption premiums could push oil above $130 by year-end. Goldman Sachs forecasts Brent crude at $80 by year-end and $75 in 2027, citing limited downside as markets have largely priced in supply recovery. The bank hi
New Zealand’s economy grew faster than expected in Q1 2026, with annual growth hitting 1.5% against a 1.1% forecast. New Zealand’s first-quarter GDP expanded 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, slightly below the 0.9% consensus but up from 0.2% in the prior quarter. Annual growth rea
Africa's high yields attract Bitcoin investors Wall Street has high capital and low yields, while Africa has the opposite. Bitcoin serves as borderless collateral that bridges them. The African Bitcoin carry trade pairs cheap global capital with African yields, c
Iran regards Israeli attacks on Lebanon as breach of commitments Iran has set a condition for the deal, stating that Israeli attacks on Lebanon would be considered a breach of commitments. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has made it clear that such actions would have
The agreement reduces immediate conflict risk but leaves structural costs and geopolitical tensions intact for crude markets. Iran and the U.S. have signed a memorandum of understanding, electronically finalized by both presidents, easing short-term escalation fears. The d
Long-haul trucking's reliance on diesel may be overstated as battery technology advances and operating costs shift. Analysts warn that diesel demand in long-haul trucking could decline faster than expected, despite industry assumptions about energy density limitations. Whi
Gaming groups argue CFTC lacks authority over sports betting, citing $1.08 billion in lost state tax revenue from prediction markets. The American Gaming Association and other industry groups urged Congress to ban prediction markets from sports betting under the CLARITY Ac
The memorandum includes a $300bn investment agreement and new transit fees for Hormuz Strait traffic, reshaping regional trade dynamics. Iran and the US have digitally signed a memorandum of understanding, including a $300bn investment deal, without a physical ceremony in
Federal Reserve officials signal one more rate increase in 2024, reinforcing USD strength against the yen amid persistent inflation concerns. The Japanese yen fell against the US dollar after the Federal Reserve maintained rates but projected one additional hike by year-en
SpaceX’s market cap surpassing $2.5 trillion may boost recoveries for FTX creditors holding pre-collapse stakes in the firm. FTX creditors are monitoring SpaceX’s post-IPO valuation surge, which has pushed its market cap beyond $2.5 trillion. The defunct crypto exchange he
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