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Iran, Oman Push Talks for ‘Interim’ Reopening of Hormuz
Iran and Oman discuss interim reopening of Hormuz, easing oil supply disruption fears.
Indian Refiners Widen Oil Search as Attacks Hurt Russian Flows
Indian refiners cut Russian crude purchases as Ukrainian attacks disrupt supply, tightening oil market and pressuring equities.
‘It seems crazy’: SpaceX’s orbital data centre bet tests physics and finance
SpaceX's orbital data center concept faces major technical and financial hurdles, with limited near-term market impact.
Insurers pile into deals allowing banks to offload default risk
Insurers increasingly buy synthetic risk transfers, letting banks offload default risk.
Bessent’s bond intervention puts US Treasury on collision course with Fed
Treasury debt purchases threaten Fed inflation fight, risking higher yields and equity drawdown.
Oil falls as the U.S. pivots to economic pressure on Iran
Oil falls as U.S. opts for economic pressure on Iran, reducing geopolitical risk and input costs.
Citadel Securities’ Flight Reverses Bearish Call on Long Bonds
Citadel's Flight flips to bullish on long bonds citing crowded shorts and slowing inflation, implying lower yields, which favor equities.
Australia’s Second-Largest Pension Makes Big Bet on Yen Strength
Australian pension fund builds largest yen overweight in years, betting on BOJ rate hikes.
Why China Is Defiant Even as US Threatens Iran Sanctions
China continues buying Iranian oil, defying US sanctions and prolonging geopolitical tensions.
Gold Holds Five-Day Gain as Oil Drop Eases Inflation Concerns
Gold holds five-day gain; lower oil and Treasury yields ease inflation concerns after Iran-Oman Hormuz talks.
China Banks Use Overnight Rate for Bonds as PBOC Reform Widens
Chinese lenders pricing bonds off overnight rate marks PBOC's ongoing interest-rate reform progress.
US audit regulator scraps investor advocate role as Trump-era revamp accelerates
PCAOB scraps investor advocate office under Trump-era deregulation acceleration.