Politics Tanker struck by three projectiles in Hormuz as U.S.-Iran conflict Finance News Aug 31, 2026 Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug. 31, 2026. Stringer | ReutersA tanker was struck… Read More...
Real Estate Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 Finance News Aug 31, 2026 A jump in oil prices after renewed hostilities in the Iran war is pushing bond yields higher, and mortgage rates are… Read More...
Finance Copper Prices Near Record Levels as LME Inventories Sink on Tariff Fears Finance News Aug 31, 2026 London Metal Exchange (LME) copper stocks experienced major drawdowns in the week ended on August 28. Data from the… Read More...
Politics War by other means turns to armed conflict — again Finance News Aug 31, 2026 An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, takes off from the flight deck of… Read More...
Politics U.S.-Iran escalation shows Washington’s frustration with sanctions Finance News Aug 31, 2026 An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak… Read More...
Energy Oil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike Iran’s Larak Island Finance News Aug 30, 2026 Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026. Atta… Read More...
Politics Iran trade falls as sanctions pressure economy Finance News Aug 29, 2026 A UAE navy ship sails next to a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates,… Read More...
Energy U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump shifts to economic Finance News Aug 28, 2026 Iranian crude oil exports have plunged in August as the U.S. relies on economic pressure through its naval blockade,… Read More...
Politics Treasury eyes sanctions on Banque Misr UAE for Iran ties Finance News Aug 28, 2026 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference at the Cash Room of the Treasury Department in… Read More...
Politics Markets become accustomed to stalemate Finance News Aug 28, 2026 Friday marks six months since the U.S. and Israel launched "major combat operations" in Iran, prompting retaliatory… Read More...