Iran war
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financeOil Prices Surge After U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran
Crude oil prices jumped over 1% after the U.S. military began fresh strikes against Iran, disrupting hopes for reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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worldIRGC Destroys Eight US Installations, Issues Strait of Hormuz Warning
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it has destroyed eight US military sites, warning of harsher actions against shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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worldTrump Seeks $88 Billion in Emergency Funds, Mainly for Iran War
President Trump asks Congress for $87.6 billion in emergency spending, largely for military operations against Iran, amid growing bipartisan concern over the war’s cost and political fallout.
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worldTrump to Address Strait of Hormuz Demining at G7 Amid Imminent Iran Ceasefire
President Trump plans to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the G7 summit as Pakistan signals an imminent peace deal with Iran, while funeral arrangements for Ayatollah Khamenei are announced.
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financeUK Economy Contracts in April Amid Iran War Energy Shock
The UK GDP shrank 0.1% in April as the Iran conflict triggered an energy shock, complicating Bank of England policy amid rising inflation and stagflation risks.
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worldIran War's 100th Day: Southeast Asia Feels the Economic Shockwaves
Disrupted Middle East energy and shipping drive up costs across Southeast Asia, from construction to food, with experts warning of long-term impact.
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worldIran War at 100 Days: Trump Faces Domestic Backlash, Invasion Odds Drop
Market indicators suggest U.S. war on Iran is unpopular, reducing full-scale invasion risk while boosting regime survival confidence.
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cryptoBitcoin Erases All Gains Since Trump's Reelection, Trades Below $61K
Bitcoin has fallen below its Election Day 2024 price, erasing the 'Trump Trade' surge as macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures mount.