Shippers seek clarity as Iran says Hormuz is open
Shipping companies reacted cautiously on Friday after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential easing of tensions in one of the world’s most critical oil…
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IMF signals Venezuela loan if data and reforms advance
The International Monetary Fund is preparing to deepen its engagement with Venezuela, with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva signaling that a financial support program could follow if key conditions are met.…
Warsh’s nomination scrutiny sets stage for heated confirmation hearing
The nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve is fast becoming one of the most contentious confirmation battles in recent years, reflecting a broader clash over central bank…
Dow Jones surges 860 pts as Hormuz reopening lifts stocks to highs
US stocks surged on Friday, with major indexes hitting fresh records as investors cheered Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and growing optimism around a potential end to…
5 stocks Wall Street is quietly loading up before next week
Wall Street is heading into next week with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at fresh record highs, but this still does not look like the kind of market where everything…
Inside the great AI talent war draining startups, powering Big Tech’s ambitions
The global race to dominate artificial intelligence is increasingly defined not just by capital investment or computing power, but by a fierce, escalating battle for a small pool of elite…
MidEast energy output loss may take two years to recover: IEA
Global energy markets are entering a period of prolonged uncertainty as supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict begin to deepen, with recovery expected to take years rather than…
Investors eye Fed hearing as Iran optimism boosts equities
Global financial markets are showing renewed optimism as US President Donald Trump signalled confidence that the war in Iran could end soon, with talks potentially resuming over the weekend. Investor…
Is the S&P 500 surge built on conditioning, plumbing, and illusion?
We are in the middle of the largest oil supply shock in history. A war is still raging. Consumer confidence is at record lows. But somehow, the S&P 500 is…