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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Trump hints at talks in 72 hours even as Iran seizes 2 ships

President Donald Trump changed his aggressive stance on Iran and extended the ceasefire indefinitely, even as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seized two of them and was bringing them to Iran, according to Iranian media.

The Times of India

The Strait of Hormuz chaos is just a ‘dry run’ for if war breaks out between the U.S. and China, Singapore foreign minister says

Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore has a unique balancing act between prioritizing its own needs and maintaining close ties with both countries, even as tensions mount.

Fortune

Dollar Recovers on Rising Tensions Over the Strait of Hormuz

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.20%. The dollar found support on Wednesday as the escalation of the US-Iran war boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Iran seized two ships on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz for "endangering maritime...

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Crude Oil Prices Surge as Closure of Hormuz Threatens Supply Shortages

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.29 (+3.67%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.1201 (+3.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with gasoline posting a 3-week high. Energy prices surged on Wednesday as the cancellation of peace talks between the...

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Nat-Gas Prices Climb on the Prospects of Stronger US LNG Exports

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.025 (+0.93%). Nat-gas prices climbed to a 2-week high on Wednesday and settled higher. The outlook for the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for the foreseeable future will curb Middle Eastern nat-gas supplies, potentially boosting US nat-gas exports to...

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More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway

Confusion is deepening in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked three ships near the crucial waterway that has plunged the world into an energy crisis

The Independent UK

Cocoa Prices Jump on Supply Disruption Fears

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +119 (+3.70%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +92 (+3.80%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday on concern that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupt global cocoa supplies....

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Coffee Prices Sharply Higher as Iran War Raises Supply Risks

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +13.40 (+4.64%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +82 (+2.37%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, hitting 3.5-week highs. Concerns that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupt global coffee supplies sparked...

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Iran seizes and attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump extends ceasefire

Despite Pakistan’s suggestion peace talks could takes place as soon as Friday, Iran warns none can take place while US maintains its blockade

The Independent UK

Supply Risks Boost Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +131 (+4.07%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +85 (+3.51%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today on concern that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupt global cocoa supplies. The closure...

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Germany Halves Economic Growth Forecasts For The Year As a Result Of The Iran War

Germany halved its economic growth forecast for the year and the next one as a result of the war in Iran.

International Business Times

Coffee Prices Surge on Global Supply Risks

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +12.50 (+4.33%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +100 (+2.89%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with robusta posting a 3.5-week high. Concerns that a prolonged US-Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and disrupt global coffee...

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Brent Crude Climbs Back Above $100 a Barrel As Tensions Continue At The Strait Of Hormuz

Brent crude oil has climbed back above $100 a barrel on Wednesday the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and Iran shows no signs of willingness to attend a second round of negotiations with the U.S.

International Business Times

Crude Oil Prices Climb as Global Oil Supplies Disrupted

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +2.55 (+2.84%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.0882 (+2.82%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with gasoline posting a 2-week high. Energy prices are rallying today as the cancellation of peace talks between the US...

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The Times of India

Is Trump's Hormuz blockade a 'success'? 34 Iran-linked tankers bypass restrictions with $900 million oil

US claimed that it holds "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a success. However, reports reveal Iran-linked tankers are bypassing these restrictions. At least 34 tankers have continued operations, with some carrying significant oil volumes. This situation creates a complex environment for global oil trade. Tensions remain…

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Stocks Supported by Iran Ceasefire Extension and Strong Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.28%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.80%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Conversation

Middle East conflict: how the US and Iran could step back from the brink

Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides continue…

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Stocks Advance as US Extends Iran Ceasefire

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.68%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The Strait of Hormuz shows how everything is now about leverage

Iran’s military might was never going to be a match for the US and Israel. So instead it turned to the highly effective weapon it has at its disposal – geography.

Reason

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International Business Times UK

Jet Fuel Has Nearly Doubled Since Trump Attacked Iran; Summer Flights Are Already 18% More Expensive

European airlines are cutting flights ahead of the busy summer travel season as fuel prices continue to soar and the question of whether the Strait of Hormuz is open remains in flux.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold

International Business Times

Iran Attacks Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz, Further Escalating Tensions With The U.S.

Iran has attacked at least three ships going through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, further escalating tensions with the U.S. as questions remain about whether parties will engage in a new round of talks.

Evening Standard

UK welcomes ceasefire extension after ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for a ‘full reopening’ of the key shipping passage.

The Times of India

Middle East on edge again: Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship, causing damage. Another cargo vessel reported being fired upon. These incidents complicate US-Iran diplomatic efforts, despite a US ceasefire extension and Pakistan's mediation. The strategic waterway, crucial for global energy, remains under pressure amid…

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