International Relations
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Crude Oil Surges on Fears of Iran War Escalation
May WTI crude oil (CLK26) on Friday closed up +5.16 (+5.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26) closed up +0.1070 (+3.47%).…
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Trump Warns Iran Again, is Escalation Ahead
Donald Trump said via Truth Social that Iran is very eager to reach an agreement with the United States, although…
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Forecasting the upcoming week: Hawkish Fed meets escalating Iran war
The US Dollar (USD)i weakened this week, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipping back below 100.00 to 99.60 on Friday…
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Will Europe slide into a recession?
The turmoil in commodity markets, driven by events in the Middle East, is not great news for the global economy.…
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The Question – Why Are Equities “Holding up” During This Crisis
As war rages on in the Middle East there is a growing sense that equities are too calm and are…
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Market U-Turns Dominate as Middle Eastern Tensions Continue
What a difference a day makes. On Monday we saw the largest daily price swing for Brent and WTI crude…
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The Week Ahead – Oil tops $100 as energy supply crisis dominates markets
It finally happened, the price of oil surged at the open late on Sunday, with Brent crude rising from $93…
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Israel and Iran exchange fire, Pezeshkian apologises to neighbours
Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks from them Trumps demands Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ Putin calls for immediate halt…
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The Current Price of Gold: Implications of Hitting $6,000 an Ounce
Understanding the Current Gold Price (XAU/USD) The current price of gold, denoted as XAU/USD, plays a crucial role in the…
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Carving Up the World: The Geopolitical Landscape of Major Powers
The Tensions of Taiwan: China’s Assertive Moves In recent years, the Taiwan Strait has emerged as a focal point for…
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