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Bessent Urges Japan to Hike Rates and Strengthen Yen

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan to raise interest rates and steady its finances, pointing to a possible Bank of Japan hike in September

Trump Warns Communities Opposing AI Data Centers Risk Becoming ‘Backwards and Poor’

President Trump warned US communities rejecting AI data centers risk becoming 'backwards and poor,' as local resistance grows ahead of November's midterms.

Trump Says Exxon Entering Venezuela as US Claims 65 Billion Barrels

Trump said Friday the US secured majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves and that Exxon would return, though gas prices are unlikely

Bessent Urges Japan to Hike Rates and Strengthen Yen

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan to raise interest rates and steady its finances, pointing to a possible Bank of Japan hike in September

Pentagon Gets 35% Stake in Venezuela Oil Firm Under $100 Billion Deal

The White House confirmed a Venezuela oil deal granting the Pentagon a 35% stake and NABEP 100-year concessions over 17 fields holding 65 billion barrels.

IEA Warns Hormuz Closure to Cut Global Oil Demand by 1.6 Million Barrels

The IEA expects global oil demand to fall 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026 as the Strait of Hormuz stays shut amid stalled US-Iran talks.

Oman Oil Spill Reaches Coast as Tanker Attacks Push Crude Higher

An oil spill from a stricken tanker has reached up to 40km of Oman's coast as fresh attacks on Gulf shipping push crude prices higher.

Oil Climbs as Hopes for Imminent Strait of Hormuz Deal Fade

Crude climbs above $84 in the U.S. and past $89 internationally as hopes for an imminent Strait of Hormuz reopening deal collapse into deadlock.

Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Cash Rate at 4.35%, Warns Further Hikes Remain Possible

The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate at 4.35% but warned further hikes remain "quite possible" even as house prices continue to fall.

US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls Below 300 Million Barrels, Lowest Since 1983

The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels, its lowest since 1983, as oil prices rise on fading US-Iran deal hopes.

Oil Surges and Global Stocks Slide as Iran Vows Strait of Hormuz Stays Shut

Oil prices jumped and global stocks slid as Iran vowed the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed, raising fresh fears over energy supplies and inflation.

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Weigh Iran Tensions and Inflation Data

U.S. stock futures held flat Sunday as investors weighed renewed Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and awaited key inflation data due this week.

Philadelphia Fed’s Paulson Comfortable With Current Rates but Signals Flexibility

Philadelphia Fed President Paulson says current interest rates are appropriate but keeps an open mind amid persistently high inflation.

Oil Pares Gains as Bessent Signals Hormuz Deal Could Land Within Days

Crude prices eased after US Treasury Secretary Bessent signaled a Strait of Hormuz reopening deal could come within days, emphasizing freedom of movement.

Wall Street Climbs as Weaker July Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Concerns Among Investors

U.S. stocks climbed Friday after a softer-than-expected July jobs report eased concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes, lifting tech shares.

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Iran Diplomacy Hopes Persist and Tech Rally Cools

U.S. stock futures held steady as investors weighed hopes of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic breakthrough against a cooling technology rally.

Houthi Strike and Iran Warnings Rattle Markets, Clouding Hopes for Hormuz Shipping Deal

Global markets slipped as a Houthi strike and Iran warnings dampened hopes for a US-Iran-Oman deal to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

S&P 500 Hits Fresh Record as Analysts Eye 7,620 Level to Confirm Breakout

The S&P 500 returned to all-time highs, but analysts say a decisive close above 7,620 is needed to confirm a breakout amid mixed valuation signals.

Dow Hits Record as Bessent Signals Strait of Hormuz Deal Could Come This Week

U.S. stocks hit records and oil prices fell after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week.

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