Strait of Hormuz
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financeDollar Soars on Fed Rate Hike Bets as Inflation Fears Mount
The dollar gains for a fifth straight day amid growing expectations of Fed rate hikes and rising Treasury yields.
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cryptoIran Tensions Fuel WTI Surge, Fed Rate Cut Bets Slip
Geopolitical risk in the Middle East drives WTI crude oil prices higher while lowering expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026.
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worldIran Says It Cannot Trust U.S. in Talks; Trump Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran refuses to trust the U.S. in negotiations as Trump asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz amid shaky ceasefire.
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financeJapan Wholesale Inflation Surges to Three-Year High, Fueling June Rate Hike Bets
Japan's corporate goods price index rose 4.9% in April, far outpacing forecasts, as energy costs from the Iran war stoke price pressures.
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worldMystery Ship Seized Off UAE Coast Heads Toward Iranian Waters
Unidentified vessel seized near the Strait of Hormuz; UKMTO confirms it is now headed to Iran amid ongoing tensions.
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worldIran Seizes Floating Armoury in Gulf of Oman
Iranian forces seize a floating armoury vessel in the Gulf of Oman amid rising tensions. The ship is now bound for Iranian waters.
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worldTrump and Xi Agree Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Open
In a crucial Beijing summit, Trump and Xi agree on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and opposing a nuclear Iran, as tensions escalate.
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worldIran Restores Missile Capabilities, Heightening US Escalation Risks
New US intelligence shows Iran rebuilt missile capabilities along the Strait of Hormuz, raising odds of American military action. Prediction markets adjust.