Category politics

Iran Blocks Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian forces blocked a tanker from transiting the Strait of Hormuz Iranian forces have blocked a tanker from transiting the Strait of Hormuz without prior coordination. The vessel complied with the transit ban after receiving warnings from the IRGC Navy. The incid

New Zealand Manufacturing Contracts

NZ manufacturing PMI falls to 49.9 in May The New Zealand manufacturing sector slipped into contraction in May, with the PMI falling to 49.9 from 50.4 in April. The decline was attributed to weak demand, high fuel costs, and Middle East tensions. The PMI re

US, Iran Near Agreement

US-Iran deal removes geopolitical risk premium A potential US-Iran agreement has removed a major geopolitical risk premium from markets. The agreement has sent crude lower, bonds higher, and equities sharply higher. Iranian approval remains outstanding, wit