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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Oil Surges 6% After Iranian Forces Attack Three Tankers, Prompting US Retaliation

Oil prices surged over 6% following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing U.S. stocks to retreat amid fears of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

The key global economic risks to watch in the second half of 2026

After six months defined by war, an oil shock and a frenzied AI trade, economists say the rest of the year hangs on a chain of interlocking risks, with the fragile peace between the US and Iran as the key factor.

Euronews · Jul 8

Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy

As the price of crude oil falls governments are counting the costs of the war in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

A Fed Rate Cut Is Done Deal–But Powell's Words Could Spark The Meltup

The markets have already celebrated the Fed's next move — now they want a new reason to keep the party going.

Benzinga · Oct 28, 2025

Here's why the US shutdown may prove more painful than past crises

Government shutdowns aren't uncommon in the US, but this one could be more damaging that prior crises. President Trump is threatening permanent job cuts at a time when the labour market is already weak.

Euronews · Oct 3, 2025

Prices Are Rising, Jobs Are Gone — Can The Fed Stop A Stagflation Spiral?

An unsettling mix of rising consumer prices and surging layoffs is amplifying fears of stagflation right at the end of the third quarter, putting the Federal Reserve in an increasingly untenable position as it weighs a rate cut next week.

Benzinga · Sep 11, 2025

Powell ‘holds the key’ to the next Fed rate move as divided policymakers will likely fail to reach a consensus again, JPMorgan says

Another contested meeting would mark further deviation from the Fed’s traditional consensus-driven decision-making process.

Fortune · Aug 23, 2025

Powell Delivers A Summer Surprise To Wall Street–And Your Wallet Wins

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just gave Wall Street—and Main Street—a reason to celebrate.

Benzinga · Aug 22, 2025

Under Trump Pressure, US Fed Chief To Walk Tightrope In Speech

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell is expected to walk a fine line while delivering a closely watched speech at a central banking conference on Friday, as he faces down attacks from President Donald Trump alongside mixed economic data.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2025

US Fed Poised To Hold Off On Rate Cuts, Defying Trump Pressure

The US central bank is widely expected to hold off slashing interest rates again at its upcoming meeting, as officials gather under the cloud of an intensifying pressure campaign by President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Jul 27, 2025