CENTCOM confirms a new wave of US military strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. US forces conducted a sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military sites, including bridges, railways, and an airport, according to a CENTCOM
RIGA, July 17 The Latvian government is negotiating with a strategic investor for struggling state-controlled airBaltic, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told Reuters, as the carrier seeks to shore up its finances and avert the risk of a default. The comments come ahead of a
Bitcoin and Ethereum drop over 1% and 2% respectively amid escalating Middle East conflict and closed Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $63,788.52 on July 17, 2026, down 1.4% from the prior session, falling to $63,130.40 by 8:33 a.m. ET. Ethereum (ETH-USD) decl
Silver (SI=F) drops over 20% month-over-month as geopolitical risks and inflation fears weigh on precious metals. Silver July futures opened at $55.83 per ounce on July 17, 2026, down 0.6% from Thursday’s close, before slipping further to $55.58. The decline marks an eight
August gold futures drop 0.3% as U.S.-Iran airstrikes intensify, pressuring prices to eight-month lows. Gold August futures opened at $3,980.10 per troy ounce on July 17, 2026, down 0.3% from Thursday’s close, as a sixth consecutive day of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian target
USD/INR breaks above 96.10 resistance amid geopolitical risks and rising crude costs, extending the rupee's decline. The Indian rupee weakened to near-record lows against the US dollar as escalating US-Iran tensions drove oil prices higher, increasing inflationary pressure
New 25% US tariffs on Brazilian goods take effect 22 July, with potential to rise to 37.5%, but exemptions limit economic impact. The United States will impose a 25% tariff on Brazilian exports starting 22 July, with a pending investigation possibly raising it to 37.5%. Th
Two sanctioned LPG carriers alter routes in the Gulf of Oman amid heightened U.S. enforcement, vessel-tracking data shows. Two Iran-linked liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers, the Glendale and Danuta I, have reversed direction or adopted evasive maneuvers in the Gulf of
Oil prices rise 12% for the week Oil prices are headed for their biggest weekly gain since April, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The re-escalation of conflict and the halt in Strait of Hormuz flows have pushed crude futures to their highest level
Bitcoin slips to $63,600 amid US-Iran tensions Bitcoin fell below $64,000 after the US launched airstrikes on Iran. The cryptocurrency slipped to $63,600, extending Thursday's nearly 1.4% slide from $65,000. Asian equity markets also declined, with Japan's Nikkei fa
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