Ambiguous terms in the US-Iran deal risk destabilizing oil markets, as Iran could exploit control over a key shipping lane, impacting global supply.
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The CFTC's understaffing could hinder effective crypto regulation, risking market ambiguity and stalling legislative progress on digital assets.
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Key Highlights Technology stocks powered indices higher with the Nasdaq advancing 1.2%, S&P 500 up 0.8%, and Dow rising 0.4% Thursday Investor appetite for SK Hynix’s Friday Nasdaq listing reached seven times the number of shares being offered Military conflict between the U.S. and Iran intensified with American forces hitting 90 Iranian locations, prompting Iranian retaliation against allied targets Crude oil retreated Thursday, reversing part of the previous session’s advance despite Middle East hostilities PepsiCo earnings revealed weakening consumer demand as Americans tighten budgets, though overall sales exceeded analyst forecasts American equity markets posted solid advances Thursday, with technology shares leading the charge as market participants shrugged off geopolitical uncertainty and focused attention on SK Hynix’s upcoming artificial intel
Escalating US-Iran tensions could disrupt trade routes, spike oil prices, and intensify crypto market scrutiny amid heightened sanctions.
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Topline The White House—which briefly grounded the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar—assured Forbes the plane was safe from the “many enemies of America who have their sights on” Trump, but questions have emerged over whether it has met the necessary security upgrades. Some experts have questioned whether the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One has all the proper security protocols. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Key Facts Steven Cheung, White House communications director, told Forbes the jet gifted to Trump by Qatar last year has been “fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff,” saying there are “many enemies of America who have their sights on him,” though he did not elaborate on specific costs or upgrades. The Air Force began security upgrades to the jet in September, ju
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The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the buck’s value against a basket of six currencies, is down 0.14% to 100.93 on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East ease, driving Oil prices lower and trimming Federal Reserve (Fed) hawkish bets spurred by the energy shock. DXY slips as Hormuz calm drags Oil, Fed bets lower Geopolitics grabbed the attention after the US and Iran exchanged attacks during the last two days. The US President Donald Trump is growing impatient about the outcome of the negotiations with Iran, adding that the agreement was “over.” The US military attacked 90 military positions near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, intending to weaken Iran’s ability to attack vessels transiting through the strait. Meanwhile, Iran targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of the task, which weighed on
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) trades near 52,484 on Thursday, higher by roughly 0.28% and recovering only a modest slice of Wednesday’s rout of more than one percent, after President Donald Trump said Iran had called to make a deal. The bounce is real; the conviction underneath it is rented. The index sits some 470 points below Wednesday’s early peak and roughly 850 beneath the record printed at the start of the week, and buyers have needed two sessions of dip defence just to stabilize the tape, with the afternoon push only now grinding back toward the top of the two-day range. A ceasefire that only exists between airstrikes The United States launched a second consecutive day of strikes on Iran, according to Central Command, after Tehran attacked commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz and slowed traffic through the waterway to a crawl. President
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 31: The Los Angeles Dodgers logo on a hat and a Rawlings glove during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on August 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images) Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared destined to miss one of baseball’s longest-running championship traditions this season. When a single scheduled series in Washington, D.C., after winning the 2025 World Series, came and went without a visit to the White house to celebrate the victory, it seemed as if the team could skip the tradition, particularly as local fans urged a boycott in the wake of some controversial policies championed by President Donald Trump. But now it appears the defending champions have found an unexpected opening and will keep up the tradition despite the political controversy. “The Dodgers
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AUD/USD trades around 0.6940 on Thursday at the time of writing, up 0.16% on the day, as the weaker US Dollar (USD) supports the pair despite persistent tensions in the Middle East. Investors continue to view the latest exchange of attacks between the United States (US) and Iran as an attempt by both sides to strengthen their negotiating positions ahead of a potential return to peace talks, limiting demand for safe-haven assets for now. The US Dollar remains under pressure on Thursday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) down 0.11% near 100.95 at the time of press. The Greenback struggles to benefit from stronger-than-expected US economic data, as the US Department of Labor reported that Initial Jobless Claims fell to 215K in the week ending July 4, down from 217K previously, while Continuing Jobless Claims edged up slightly to 1.814M. The US Dollar also remains weighed down by the