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S&P Futures Muted as Fresh U.S.-Iran Hostilities Lift Oil and Bond Yields, ADP Jobs Report and Broadcom Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.05% this morning as oil prices and bond yields climbed after the U.S. and Iran exchanged heavy fire in the Persian Gulf.

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The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadows

As the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by adopting tactics more commonly associated with the oil industry's “shadow fleet.” LNG carriers are increasingly switching off transponders, travelling in pairs, and making “dark transits” through the…

The Economic Times

The Strait of Hormuz is splitting into U.S. and Iranian lanes as ship traffic picks up even while fighting intensifies

Over the last three weeks, Central Command has guided about 70 ships in and out of the Persian Gulf.

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Iran's IRGC says 28 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours

Iran's IRGC reports 28 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under its security. The IRGC states the Persian Gulf's insecurity stems from US actions. Iran recently launched a new body to manage maritime traffic in the strait. The US has imposed sanctions on this body, accusing Iran of extortion.

The Economic Times

US Warns Of Sanctions Risk If Deals On Strait Of Hormuz Passage Are Struck

The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world though which a fifth of the world's energy transit was routed. After the US-Israeli strikes began on February 28, the passage of vessels through the Strait has been hit, severely disrupting…

International Business Times

Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikes

Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between the US and Iran intensified. Ship-tracking data showed no commercial vessels crossing the key oil chokepoint Thursday morning after only six two-way crossings on Wednesday.

The Economic Times

LNG tanker exits Hormuz for India for first time since war began

The exit of an LNG tanker from the Strait of Hormuz marks a pivotal moment for India, signaling its first shipment from the Persian Gulf in light of the ongoing Iran conflict.

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Leonardo to equip Kuwait patrol vessels, strengthening Italy's presence in the Gulf

The Italian group has signed a €320 million deal with Abu Dhabi Ship Building to supply FALAJ 3 OPV naval combat systems to Kuwait, bolstering Italy’s commercial and military role in the Persian Gulf.

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India prepares to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supply

India is preparing to resume sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up oil and energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers for the first time since the Iran conflict began. State-run Shipping Corporation of India is ready to restart operations in the Persian Gulf once it receives approval…

The Economic Times

Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island

A recent attack on an Iranian oil refinery has led to a devastating oil spill impacting Shidvar Island, a vital wildlife breeding ground in the Persian Gulf. Videos reveal oil-soaked shores and distressed marine life, highlighting the war's severe ecological toll. This incident follows other environmental damage from attacks on…

The Economic Times

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for first time in 4 years; fuel retailers still face a gap of Rs 15-20/litre on sales

India is the world’s third-largest oil importer, heavily dependent on global markets and energy flowing out of the Persian Gulf. In a crisis, the government typically prioritises the protection of its 1.4 billion, price-sensitive consumers and containing inflation, but last Friday’s increase suggests it is beginning to restore a balance…

The Economic Times

Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker Symi arrives at Kandla Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz

The arrival of the LPG shipment comes amid heightened international attention on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route connecting the Persian Gulf with international shipping lanes.

The Economic Times

EU considers running undersea cable under the North Pole to link Europe to Asia — Polar Connect aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and Russia by 2030

The EU is planning an undersea cable that goes under the North Pole to connect to Asia. This route avoids geopolitical hotspots like the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf but will have to weather the harsh Arctic.

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India set to scale back Russian oil imports if US waiver lapses

Iran war oil impact: Amidst the ongoing geopolitical turmoil, Indian oil refiners face a critical moment as the expiration of a US waiver looms this weekend. With the war affecting supplies from the Persian Gulf, India has lately seen a surge in Russian oil imports.

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With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

Kuwait alleges Iran attempted an attack on Bubiyan Island. This incident occurs as U.S. President Trump visits China. Tensions are high in the Persian Gulf. Israel has deployed air defense to the UAE. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of contention. Norway reports stranded vessels due to shipping…

The Independent UK

Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100

Asian shares are sharply higher and the price of crude oil was holding above $100 a barrel as investors bet on hopes the U.S. and Iran will strike a deal allowing tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again

The Independent UK

Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen

With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war

International Business Times UK

The Ceasefire Is Over: US and Iran Exchanging Missile Strikes as UAE Claims It Was Hit by Iranian Drones

The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has collapsed, leading to renewed military exchanges in the Persian Gulf and raising fears of a broader regional conflict.

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80% of Africa’s fertiliser is imported: how food systems can adapt to the Iran shock

Conflict in the Persian Gulf is disrupting fertiliser supplies, and Africa’s food systems stand to lose.

The Times of India

‘No place in Gulf, except at bottom of its waters’: Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘Great Satan’ US, rejects nuclear curbs

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities non-negotiable, calling the US the "Great Satan" and asserting that foreigners have no place in the Persian Gulf. He emphasized that Iran's technological and military assets are national treasures to be protected by its population.

The Independent UK

Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks

Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz that remains effectively shut by Iran

The Times of India

What was Operation Eagle Claw? Iran reminds US of 46-year-old failure amid naval blockade tensions

Iran's judiciary chief warned the US of repeating "Isfahan and Tabas" incidents if tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf. This warning coincides with the 46th anniversary of the failed US Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, a mission to rescue American hostages in Tehran that ended in disaster and casualties.

LiveScience

'Iran's Maldives' could drown in oil due to spills from air strikes, satellites show

Air strikes on oil facilities and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have unleashed what is set to become an ecological catastrophe, satellite images show.

International Business Times UK

Gulf Evacuation Warning: 'Time Is Running Out' as Iran Adviser Urges Immediate Exit From UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait

A social media post urging evacuation from Gulf nations has caused concern, despite no official directives. The warning highlights the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

Talks on hold as Hormuz hardball threatens second round

The TOI correspondent from Washington: Prospects of a second round of talks between the United States and Iran hangs in suspense amid a fog of mistrust and misinformation after Teheran conveyed to Washington it is not ready to turn up in Islamabad in the face of what it sees as…

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