Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz Impasse Global markets brace for prolonged volatility as diplomatic deadlock persists, sending Brent crude to three-week highs. The …
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Trump Extends Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Amid Iran Tensions, Warns of ‘Eye for an Eye’ Over Oil Strikes
Israel and Lebanon Extend Ceasefire as Trump Seeks ‘Best Deal’ with Iran President Donald Trump announced on April 24, 2026, that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would be extended …
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Philippine Government Launches Massive Reintegration Effort for OFWs Returning from Middle East The Marcos administration has mobilized a “whole-of-government” approach to support thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) displaced by …
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Middle East Tensions Drive Fuel Price Hikes in the Philippines Motorists in the Philippines are facing increasing fuel costs as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global oil …
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War in the Middle East Rattles Markets: Stocks Fall as Oil Surges and Options Expiry Looms U.S. Stocks declined for a third consecutive day on Friday, March 20, 2026, as …
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Iran War Fuels Surge in Credit Default Swap Trading as Investors Hedge Risk Geopolitical tensions stemming from the conflict in Iran have triggered a significant increase in trading volume for …
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US Dollar Strength: DXY Nears 100 as Middle East Tensions Escalate The US Dollar Index (DXY) is experiencing a surge, approaching the critical 100 level, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions …
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Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates: Attacks Target Gulf States, Dubai Experiences Explosions The conflict between Iran and Israel is rapidly escalating, extending beyond direct exchanges to target regional stability. Recent developments include …
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Record Customer Funds Held by FCMs on Eve of Iran War Futures commission merchants (FCMs) held a record $375.5 billion in customer funds for futures and options as of February …
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Banks Seek Delay of EBA Risk Benchmarking Amidst Iran Conflict European banks are requesting a delay in submitting results for the European Banking Authority’s (EBA) annual market risk benchmarking exercise, …