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🔥 Hot Market News
| US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says The US Navy intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Touska, in the Gulf as part of a naval blockade, following the ship's failure to respond to warnings. Iran declared this action a violation of the ceasefire and promised retaliation, complicating ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the conflict in the region.
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| Trump says US-Iran talks to continue Monday in Pakistan Diplomatic negotiations with Iran are scheduled to restart on Monday, taking place in Pakistan, as parties aim to address and resolve ongoing issues. These talks signify a continued effort to engage with Iran on critical international matters.
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| BlackRock Turns More Cautious on Europe as Energy Shock Dulls Market Appeal BlackRock has adopted a more cautious outlook on European markets due to the energy shock, which has reduced their investment appeal.
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| UAE official: More than 90% of Iran's targets were civilian infrastructure The United Arab Emirates’ minister of state said Sunday the country had been hit with over 2,800 missiles and drones in the first 40 days of the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran, adding that more than 90% of the targets were civilian infrastructure.
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| UAE Asks US for Wartime Financial Lifeline The United Arab Emirates has requested financial support from the United States to sustain its economy amidst regional wartime challenges. The request signifies the UAE's need for economic stability during ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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| Keir Starmer Faces Crucial Moment Over Peter Mandelson Vetting Scandal Keir Starmer is set to address MPs regarding the scandal involving Peter Mandelson's vetting for his ambassador role, which was ignored by the Foreign Office. The controversy has already led to the sacking of Olly Robbins and has sparked calls for Starmer's resignation, putting his leadership at risk.
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| Zelenskyy will fix Druzhba oil pipeline as he counts on Hungary to lift EU loan veto The Druzhba pipeline dispute between the EU and Hungary has impacted a €90 billion loan needed by Kyiv, as Hungary's Viktor Orbán withdrew support following a pipeline attack in January. However, Hungarian PM-elect Péter Magyar's recent victory and willingness to lift the blockade have given EU leaders hope for resolving the issue and expediting military aid to Ukraine.
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| Private Credit Is on the Hunt for Credit Card Debt Private credit firms are increasingly targeting the acquisition of credit card debt, seeking opportunities in a market traditionally dominated by banks and other financial institutions. This trend highlights the growing interest of private investors in consumer debt as a lucrative investment option.
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💱 Forex & Commodities
| Crude Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz Incidents Crude oil prices rose significantly as tensions between the U.S. and Iran heightened following incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, including the U.S. seizure of an Iranian ship and Iran's attack on a tanker. The possibility of renewed conflict looms as previous ceasefire agreements near expiration.
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| Gold Falls After US Seizes Iranian Ship, Impacting Peace Talks and Markets Gold prices dropped as much as 1.9% amid tensions following the US Navy's seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship, which heightened inflation risks and hampered peace talks prospects. The incident led to increased oil and natural gas prices and affected global equity futures, adding to market volatility as the conflict with Iran impacted economic stability.
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| US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices CHICAGO, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. fertilizer buyers are redirecting shipments out of the country, as higher overseas prices give them an incentive to divert critical supplies, a fertilizer analyst said.
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| DXY: New Range Forms as Conflict Risk Lingers – ING The US Dollar Index (DXY) is establishing a new trading range amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, representing uncertainty in the currency market.
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🪙 Crypto News
| Hackers Steal Nearly US$300 Million in Record DeFi Exploit by Targeting Cross-Chain Bridge Hackers drained approximately US$293 million from decentralized finance infrastructure by exploiting a cross-chain bridge built with LayerZero, affecting multiple crypto platforms and causing markets to freeze activities related to the compromised rsETH token.
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| From smelters to servers: Alcoa to cash in on crypto’s thirst for energy The largest aluminum producer in the U.S., Alcoa, is close to selling its idle Massena East smelter in upstate New York to bitcoin firm New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), as it offloads dormant assets and taps demand for energy-ready industrial sites.
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