Traders cash in as Iran conflict scrambles oil routes
Commodity traders have profited from the Iran conflict by rerouting supplies and exploiting price gaps, driving record profits and higher fuel costs.
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AI and metals: investment plays for 2026
AI metals investment: how AI boosts demand for gold and silver, and ways to gain exposure via bullion, mining stocks and ETFs in 2026 and geopolitics.
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Capital One posts $4.3bn loss after Discover deal
Capital One posted a $4.3bn loss after booking an $8.8bn reserve for its Discover card acquisition. Core operations were stronger before the one-time accounting charge.
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Oil futures point to years of higher prices after Iran war
Oil futures signal years of higher prices after the Iran war, as traders price in slow repairs, closed shipping lanes and prolonged supply disruption.
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Kevin Warsh: Fed must 'stay in its lane'
Kevin Warsh told senators the Fed must stay in its lane, urging the central bank to focus on inflation, interest rates and supervision not fiscal.
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Food-price inflation could climb again, expert warns
Food price inflation may rise as energy, shipping and trade risks push costs higher, leaving grocery bills above pre-2022 levels and squeezing budgets.
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Psychedelic stocks surge after Trump executive order
Psychedelic stocks jumped after Trump's order to speed FDA reviews, prompting uneven gains across US-listed developers as analysts reassess timelines.
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Housing supply splits Australia's property market
Housing supply reshapes Australia's market: Sydney and Melbourne show softer auctions while listings climb; Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide face tight supply.
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Okta shares surge as identity security heats up
Okta raised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $2.88–$2.89 billion after a Q2 beat, citing rising demand for identity security and contracted revenue.
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Emerging-market currencies slip as Strait of Hormuz tensions push up oil
Emerging-market currencies traded mixed as Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz risks pushed oil higher, raising volatility and pressure on importers.
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Gold Falls as US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Revives Inflation Risk
Gold fell after reports the Strait of Hormuz was blocked, boosting energy costs and reviving inflation risk as yields rose and the dollar strengthened.
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Record U.S. Rally Masks Narrow Market Breadth
U.S. indices hit record highs, but gains are concentrated in a few large-cap tech and AI stocks. Market breadth is thin and participation limited.
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Rystad: South America could add 2.1m bpd if oil holds at $100
Rystad Energy says a sustained $100 oil price could unlock about 2.1m bpd in South America by the mid-2030s, with gains from Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil.
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Brad Jacobs' QXO to buy TopBuild for $17 billion
QXO, led by Brad Jacobs, will buy TopBuild for about $17 billion. This briefing outlines the deal terms, filings and expected regulatory review.
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Big Banks Shrug Off Private Credit Alarm
Big banks dismiss private credit concerns despite Ares and Apollo capping fund withdrawals, highlighting resilience amid recent nonbank lending risks.
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Strait of Hormuz Closed; US Blockade Intensifies
Iran's decision to close the Strait of Hormuz heightens tensions and impacts global oil markets, raising questions about supply disruptions and
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Meloni referendum defeat weakens Italy's right
Giorgia Meloni's defeat in Italy’s judicial reform referendum signals political instability and raises doubts about the country's reform trajectory,
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Best Savings Accounts Australia 2026: Rates, Bonus Savers, Term Deposits
Compare the best savings accounts in Australia for 2026, including rates, bonus offers, and term deposits to maximize your savings and make informed
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Kenya's economy hit by Iran war, World Bank warns
Kenya’s economy faces new challenges as the World Bank cuts its 2026 growth forecast amid Iran war tensions, raising concerns over inflation and economic
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H&R Block 25% Off DIY + Tax Pro Assist
Save on your taxes with H&R Block’s 25% off DIY and Tax Pro Assist bundle. Learn how this combination simplifies filing and helps maximize your refund.
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OpenAI Trial: Musk v Altman Heads to Court
Elon Musk and Sam Altman face off in a high-stakes trial over OpenAI, revealing new insights into AI policy and the future of artificial intelligence
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Naples bank robbery: 25 held as thieves vanish into sewers
Twenty-five people were held hostage during a bank robbery in Naples, with thieves escaping into the sewers; this shocking escape raises questions about
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Canva's $100bn bet on an AI-first rebuild
Canva's $100bn AI-focused overhaul aims to revolutionize design tools. Learn how Canva AI 2.0's launch at SoFi Stadium signals its boldest move yet.
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Casely reissues power bank recall after death
Casely reissues a power bank recall following reports of overheating linked to a customer's death, raising concerns about consumer safety and product
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Ballmer gives $80m to NPR with conditions
Steve Ballmer donates $80 million to NPR with specific conditions, shaping the future of public broadcasting and highlighting the influence of major
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