Markets
Iran Imposes ‘Tolls’ on Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has reportedly begun collecting tolls from vessels seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil prices and stock markets.
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Stocks
Iran Links Hormuz Safety to US Conflict Deal
Iran has proposed allowing ships to exit the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz free of attack, contingent on a deal...
Markets
Gold Dips $24.90 As U.S.-Iran Talks Resume
Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, shedding $24.90, as investors reacted with cautious optimism to an upcoming second round of U.S.-Iran talks,...
Investing
Bessent: Iran Security Trumps Economic Pain; IMF Warns Recession Risk
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asserts short-term economic pain is justified for long-term security from Iran, even as the IMF warns of...
Markets
Markets Rebound Sharply, Erasing Iran War Losses on Talk Optimism
U.S. equity markets saw significant gains on April 14, recovering losses tied to U.S.-Iran tensions, driven by de-escalation hopes and cooler wholesale...
Stocks
Dollar Hits 6-Week Low as Geopolitical Calm, Weak PPI Weigh
The dollar index fell to a six-week low on Tuesday, pressured by easing geopolitical concerns, a rally in stocks, and weaker-than-expected US...
Stocks
US Stocks Rally on Iran Peace Hopes, S&P 500 Reaches 5-Week High
US stock indexes erased early losses Monday, rallying to multi-week highs as hopes for a US-Iran peace agreement emerged, overshadowing initial volatility...
Markets
Gold Dips as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade, Hormuz Tensions Mount
Gold prices edged lower on Monday, driven by diminishing expectations for U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over the...
Markets
Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Ignites Oil Prices, Gulf War Fears
Crude oil prices surged after President Trump imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran and renewing fears...