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Economists Urge Bank of England to Slow or Halt Bond Sales

Brent Crude Surges Above $100 as Middle East War Threatens Oil Supplies

Wall Street Braces for Inflation Data as Oil Prices Add to Economic Pressure

Chevron CEO Warns Iran Conflict Has Created a 'Very Real' Threat to Global Oil Supplies as Fuel Prices Rise

OPEC+ Countries Agree to Modestly Increase Oil Production as Prices Continue to Fall
Seven members of the OPEC+ alliance have agreed to increase their combined oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, as global fuel prices have fallen to levels close to where they were before the U.S. and…

Reuters Report: U.S.-Iran Framework Deal Includes $300 Billion Private Investment Fund
A proposed framework agreement between the United States and Iran includes the creation of a $300 billion private investment fund aimed at reviving Iran’s economy and encouraging both sides to finalize a permanent peace…

Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX shares surge
The rise in SpaceX’s share price today, following its listing on the U.S. stock market, has made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

SpaceX’s IPO Could Turn 4,400 Employees Into Millionaires
While Elon Musk may soon become the world's first trillionaire, the public debut of SpaceX is also set to transform the lives of thousands of current and former employees

War in the Middle East: The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations
Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future growth

Oil Jumps as Iran Rejects Trump’s Plan to Escort Stranded Ships
Oil prices are once again surging—not because of a sudden shortage, but because of a growing geopolitical deadlock that markets increasingly believe will not be resolved anytime soon. The latest spike came as Iran…

Warren Buffett Steps Aside, Greg Abel Takes the Helm at Berkshire Hathaway
In a historic transition for global finance, Warren Buffett has formally stepped back from day-to-day leadership of Berkshire Hathaway, handing operational control to his long-designated successor, Greg Abel

Middle East crisis may cost global economy $1 trillion as oil giants reap ‘obscene’ profits
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East—particularly the disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz—could inflict a staggering $1 trillion economic blow on the global economy, according to analysis highlighted by The…

India, EU Close to Finalising Long-Awaited Free Trade Agreement
geopolitical pressures and trade disruptions have pushed both sides toward a pragmatic compromise. Whether the agreement delivers balanced gains will depend on how carbon levies, services mobility and non-tariff…

Vice President JD Vance Highlights Trump Administration’s Energy Success as Gas Prices Hit Five-Year Low
US Vice President JD Vance has highlighted the Trump administration’s energy achievements, noting that gas prices are currently at their lowest level in five years, crediting President Donald Trump’s energy-first…

Apollo-Backed Aeroméxico Targets $2.9 Billion U.S. IPO
Aeroméxico, backed by Apollo and Delta, aims for a $2.9 billion U.S. IPO, marking its return to public markets after emerging from bankruptcy. The airline plans to sell 11.7 million shares on the NYSE under the ticker…

Global Bank Stocks Tumble as U.S. Credit Concerns Trigger Market Jitters
Fears over U.S. regional banks’ credit quality triggered a global selloff in financial stocks. While some U.S. banks rebounded on strong earnings, concerns about loan losses and fraud kept markets on edge, sending gold…
