What US Navy Aircraft Carriers And Assault Ships Are In The Middle East?

The post USS Nimitz, The US Navy’s Oldest Carrier, Has Arrived In Norfolk appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz sails on Panama Bay, in Panama City on March 30, 2026. (Photo by HUGE PERALTA / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The oldest active nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, and the longest serving, completed its homeport shift from Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Wash., to Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The USS Nimitz (CVN-68) arrived at what will be its final homeport, completing a four-month underway that took it around South America and included numerous goodwill port calls and visits from foreign dignitaries. The carrier also took part in multiple joint exercises with the maritime forces of U.S. partners throughout Latin America. The supercarrier, which has been in service since May 1975, departed from Naval Base Kitsap in March as part of a planned relocation in advance of its decommissioning and recycling. CVN-68 was scheduled to be

The post Eurozone: Energy shock keeps pressure on ECB – Nordea appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jan von Gerich highlights that Eurozone inflation risks remain skewed to the upside due to a persistent energy shock linked to Middle East tensions. Even under milder energy scenarios, he stresses that supply chain disruptions, higher production costs and firm-level price adjustments are already embedded, leaving the ECB unconvinced that inflation will quickly return to target. Persistent energy shock sustains risks “All members viewed the risks surrounding the inflation outlook as being to the upside relative to the staff baseline projections, with the evolution of the conflict in the Middle East being the key source of risk.” “With the energy shock proving more persistent than had been envisaged at the time of the March and April meetings, and indirect effects starting to become increasingly visible and broad-based, the inflation outlook had deteriorated further.” “Looking ahead, it wa

The post Gold rebounds above $4,100 as falling Oil weighs on US Dollar appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) price advances during the North American session on Thursday, up over 1.30% as the US Dollar (USD) retreats due to falling Oil prices amid easing tensions in the Middle East. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,132 after bouncing off weekly lows of around $4,021 hit on Wednesday. XAU/USD rises as Middle East tensions ease, pressuring Dollar The US-Iran conflict grabbed the headlines during the last two days as both parties exchanged attacks, threatening to derail negotiations that had been scheduled to begin in Pakistan on Saturday before the last escalation. Oil prices jumped, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US Oil benchmark, reclaiming the $ 75.00-per-barrel barrier, but retreated on Thursday. The jump in energy prices grew speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could raise borrowing costs to tame already high inflation near 4.2% as reported in May. Now eye

The post British Airline Jet2 Shares Jump 9% After $536M Fuel Hedge Gain Offsets Middle East Travel Fears appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Jet2 recorded a $536 million balance sheet windfall on July 8 after locking in low-cost fuel derivatives. The Middle East conflict triggered a 67% decline in annual cash inflows as travelers delayed holiday bookings. CEO Steve Heapy announced a $335 million buyback program and expanding operations at London Gatwick Airport. Sector Resilience Amid Fuel Volatility British airline and package holiday provider Jet2 defied intense geopolitical instability and travel sector panic triggered by the Middle East war by reporting a more than $500 million balance sheet boost, fueled by the rising price of jet fuel. As the conflict in the Middle East escalated, spiking fuel rates caused the value of the company’s fuel derivatives to soar. According to Jet2’s full financial results released July 8, an extra $536 million in income was primarily d

The post European natural gas: Tight storage supports prices – ING appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. ING’s Warren Patterson notes that European natural gas prices have held up better than Oil as LNG supply recovery has been modest and Middle East flows remain disrupted. Heatwaves have boosted demand, leaving EU storage just above 50%, well below the five-year average. ING expects European natural gas prices to stay well-supported through the 2026/27 winter despite some potential El Niño relief. EU gas prices seen well supported “European natural gas prices held up better than oil prices following the MoU [Memorandum of Understanding], with the LNG supply recovery more modest. Also, the ramp-up of LNG plants in Qatar will also take time. QatarEnergy has extended the force majeure on some supply until early September.” “As a result, EU gas storage remains tight, having only recently passed the 50% level, well below the five-year average of 66% full at this point in the year. It’s look

British airline Jet2 reported a $536 million balance sheet windfall for the fiscal year ending March 31, defying broader industry panic over Middle East geopolitical instability. Sector Resilience Amid Fuel Volatility British airline and package holiday provider Jet2 defied intense geopolitical instability and travel sector panic triggered by the Middle East war by reporting a […]

The post United States Dollar Index falls as Middle East calm cools inflation fears appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. 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

The post Australian Dollar rises as US Dollar softens, tensions in focus appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. 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