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US Dollar Ban Strands 60 Million Barrels of Iranian Crude
The US Treasury has revoked its waiver for Iranian oil sales, blocking transactions in US dollars after Gulf tanker strikes. This action...
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Markets
Gold Climbs As Mideast Calm Dents Dollar, Yields
Gold prices rose as US-Iran truce hopes cooled oil, dollar, and Treasury yields, easing inflation fears ahead of key central bank meetings...
Markets
Insurance Stocks’ Compounding Edge: The Float Mechanism
Insurance companies leverage 'float'—premiums collected upfront and invested—to generate significant long-term returns. This unique financial model allows for diverse investment strategies, from...
Markets
Taiwanese Equities Eye Rebound After Three-Day Slide
The Taiwan Stock Exchange, having shed over 770 points in three sessions, is anticipated to open higher on Tuesday, buoyed by an...
Finance
Macron Pledges French Aid for Syria’s Economy, Banking Amid Blasts
French President Emmanuel Macron committed France to rebuilding Syria's economy and banking sector during his Damascus visit, undeterred by nearby bomb blasts.
Markets
SCHF vs. SPGM: Global ETFs Offer Distinct Portfolio Roles
The Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (SPGM) present investors with distinct...
Economy
Primark Cuts Prices on Core Items in “Supermarket Tactic” Against Online Rivals
Primark is lowering prices on hundreds of clothing items, including jeans and jumpers, adopting a "supermarket tactic" to attract customers amidst intense...
Markets
Brent Cook: Resource Sector Conviction Remains Strong for 2026-2027
Brent Cook, founder of Exploration Insights, expresses strong conviction in the resource sector, anticipating positive performance by year-end 2026 and into 2027...
Markets
Pichai’s $205 Billion Capex Decision Fuels Nvidia, Broadcom Growth
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced a significant increase in 2026 capital expenditures to $195-$205 billion, a decision poised to boost Nvidia and...