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  • U.S. and Israel step up pressure on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while forces search for a missing U.S. airman.
  • Bank of America warns sustained Hormuz disruption could create a ~4 mb/d Q2 2026 oil supply deficit and push Brent sharply higher.
  • Iranian drone strike set fire to Kuwait Petroleum headquarters and prompted evacuations at oil ministry offices.
  • Tehran's expanded target list now includes civilian utilities, raising longer-term supply-chain and insurance cost risks for regional trade.
  • U.S.-European tensions over military access to Iran operations deepen, threatening NATO cohesion and European security commitments.
  • Planet Labs halted public distribution of Middle East satellite imagery indefinitely, shifting to managed case-by-case access after a U.S. request.

Latest Articles

Mexico Sees Smaller-Than-Expected Inflation Uptick in Early January

Mexico Sees Smaller-Than-Expected Inflation Uptick in Early January

Mexico's inflation rate increased by 3.77% year-on-year in early January, slightly below market expectations, with notable price rises in tobacco and sugary beverages following new taxes. Core inflation, which excludes food and fuel prices, accelerated but remained under forecast. The central bank's recent interest rate cuts aim to support economic…

FTSE 100 Sees Modest Gains Amidst Tariff Easing and Mixed Sectoral Movements

FTSE 100 Sees Modest Gains Amidst Tariff Easing and Mixed Sectoral Movements

The FTSE 100 experienced a slight increase on Thursday, buoyed by the broader European market moves following U.S. President Donald Trump's softening of tariff threats concerning Greenland. The defense sector experienced declines, contrasted by advances in European automotive stocks. Simultaneously, key UK companies reported divergent earnings upda…

U.S. and Denmark Continue Talks on Greenland Access Agreement

U.S. and Denmark Continue Talks on Greenland Access Agreement

President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Denmark on an agreement concerning Greenland are ongoing, emphasizing that the discussion focuses on granting the United States unrestricted access to the territory without time constraints. These remarks were made during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, shortly aft…

Hassett Urges Independent Leadership for Fed, Emphasizes Role of Mandates

Hassett Urges Independent Leadership for Fed, Emphasizes Role of Mandates

Kevin Hassett, a White House adviser and contender for the Federal Reserve chairmanship, advocated for an independent Fed Chair who honors the institution’s mandates. Drawing parallels to Alan Greenspan's tenure, Hassett underscored the importance of recognizing economic conditions without triggering inflation, reflecting recent remarks by Presiden…

Nvidia CEO Highlights AI Boom’s Role in Creating High-Paying Trade Occupations

Nvidia CEO Highlights AI Boom’s Role in Creating High-Paying Trade Occupations

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared insights at the World Economic Forum in Davos about the substantial job creation resulting from the ongoing AI infrastructure expansion. He emphasized that this development is generating numerous well-paid trade positions, challenging misconceptions about AI eliminating jobs exclusively in technical sectors. Despite c…

RenovoRx's Chief Medical Officer Increases Stake Amid Mixed Q3 Earnings

RenovoRx's Chief Medical Officer Increases Stake Amid Mixed Q3 Earnings

RenovoRx's Chief Medical Officer, Ramtin Agah, recently expanded his equity position by purchasing 10,000 shares at an average price just below $1 per share. This insider buying comes on the heels of the company's third-quarter 2025 financial report, which revealed revenues that missed analyst projections, though earnings per share aligned with mar…

UK Gilt Yields Climb Amid Speculation of Andy Burnham’s Parliamentary Return

UK Gilt Yields Climb Amid Speculation of Andy Burnham’s Parliamentary Return

British government bond yields reached their highest levels in over two weeks following reports of a possible parliamentary re-entry by Andy Burnham. The development signals potential leadership challenges within the Labour Party, influencing investor sentiment and impacting gilt futures trading. The 10-year gilt yield increased 5 basis points to 4…

Eurozone Banks Face Funding Challenges Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Risks

Eurozone Banks Face Funding Challenges Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Risks

The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has raised alarms about potential difficulties euro area banks could encounter in securing market financing, particularly in U.S. dollars and other foreign currencies, if geopolitical uncertainties persist. This concern arises amid growing tensions between Europe and the United States, exemplified by recent d…

Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Price Forecast as Private Demand Strengthens

Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Price Forecast as Private Demand Strengthens

Goldman Sachs has increased its gold price target for December 2026 from $4,900 to $5,400 per ounce, citing the realization of previously identified upside risks primarily driven by sustained private-sector demand and limited bullion availability amid central bank competition. The bank highlights robust inflows into western gold ETFs and growing ma…

Philippines Pursues Broader Dialogue with Myanmar Anti-Junta Factions as ASEAN Chair

Philippines Pursues Broader Dialogue with Myanmar Anti-Junta Factions as ASEAN Chair

As the current chair of ASEAN, the Philippines is advancing efforts to expand communication with a range of groups opposing Myanmar's military leadership. While refraining from endorsing Myanmar's ongoing electoral process, Manila remains open to responding to developments arising from the elections, including possible political outcomes. A recent …

U.S. Stock Futures Gain as Trade Tensions Ease Over Greenland Dispute

U.S. Stock Futures Gain as Trade Tensions Ease Over Greenland Dispute

U.S. equity futures advanced on Thursday following a significant decline in trade conflict concerns after President Trump abandoned plans to impose tariffs on European nations amid talks concerning Greenland. The market had experienced volatility earlier in the week due to these trade tensions. Key economic releases and corporate earnings remain fo…

Bundesbank Forecasts Modest Start to 2026 Amid Stabilizing Inflation in Germany

Bundesbank Forecasts Modest Start to 2026 Amid Stabilizing Inflation in Germany

Germany's economy showed signs of gaining momentum toward the end of 2025, though growth in the first quarter of 2026 is projected to be moderate, according to the Bundesbank's latest monthly report. Inflation is expected to stabilize around 2%, aligning with the European Central Bank’s target. Despite weak exports and recent downturns in industry,…

U.S. Energy Official Advocates for Significant Expansion in Global Oil Production Amid Regulatory Concerns

U.S. Energy Official Advocates for Significant Expansion in Global Oil Production Amid Regulatory Concerns

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright called for more than doubling worldwide oil output to meet ongoing demand. He criticized the European Union's stringent environmental regulations and California's energy policies for hindering production and elevating costs. Wright and Occidental CEO Vicki Hollub underscor…