Daily ship crossings drop below 10 as naval blockades halt oil and LNG flows, disrupting global energy supplies. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed to fewer than 10 verified crossings per day since July 18, matching lows seen during the conflict’s peak
Geopolitical tensions and reduced Persian Gulf flows may push crude to $120 per barrel by year-end, analysts warn. Goldman Sachs forecasts crude oil prices could climb to $120 per barrel if the Middle East conflict persists and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The bank
Oil prices retreat slightly as traders weigh escalating US-Iran military actions and potential supply risks. West Texas Intermediate crude trades near $82.00, down from recent multi-week highs, as markets assess ongoing US-Iran hostilities. The US has conducted airstrikes
Geopolitical risks drive crude above $80 and 10-year yields to 4.59%, pressuring equities and supporting the dollar. Oil prices climbed to $82.30 for WTI crude while 10-year Treasury yields reached 4.59% as US-Iran tensions kept markets on edge. Both assets remain sensitiv
Investors are underestimating global economic risks JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stated that investors are underestimating global economic risks. He warned that he would avoid buying stocks and long-dated U.S. Treasurys at current levels. The warning highl
New Zealand’s Q2 inflation surged past forecasts and the central bank’s own projections, raising pressure on policy tightening. New Zealand’s Q2 inflation climbed to 4.1% year-over-year, exceeding both market forecasts and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) 2.7% proj
Israeli intelligence reports Iran moved thousands of centrifuges into a fortified underground site, prompting US military discussions. Israeli intelligence believes Iran transferred thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges into tunnels beneath Pickaxe Mountain, a fortif
The prediction market platform escalated nearly 100 cases to authorities after detecting $200 million in flagged trades. Polymarket has referred nearly 100 wallets to law enforcement for suspected insider trading, following an upgrade to its surveillance systems. The platf
US considers ceasefire or war with Iran The US is considering a mediated ceasefire with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire would remove the war premium from crude prices, while a coordinated US-Israeli campaign would push prices toward fresh high
Crude holds steady as traders await a significant escalation or de-escalation after ten nights of conflict in the Gulf region. Oil prices remain near one-month highs, trading in a tight range as the US-Iran conflict enters its tenth consecutive night. Despite fresh attacks
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