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A surprisingly weak U.S. labor market report for July triggered broad risk appetite on August 7 — Bitcoin reached eight-month highs and equity indices rose sharply.
Several key indicators for the US stock market have now reached levels strongly reminiscent of the dot-com bubble in 1999 — and in some cases are even more extreme. Experts are divided on what it means.
Iran signals that a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is within reach, but tensions persist following an attack on an Emirati oil tanker. Markets are reacting to the uncertainty.
WTI crude oil fell more than 10 percent over the week after traders priced in the possibility of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, but a full resolution has yet to materialise, according to OilPrice.com.
Federal Reserve's Alberto Musalem sent a clear signal that the central bank is willing to go against market expectations if inflation risks demand it – and he believes financial conditions are far too loose.
Iran and Oman are, according to Iranian authorities, in the final stages of negotiations over joint management of the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world's most critical oil corridors. Meanwhile, crude oil prices are falling.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates three times before year-end — and believes the AI investment wave can withstand the pressure.
The conflict in Iran has choked oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and triggered a global refinery shock — with record-high margins and renewed geopolitical inflation fears pushing rate expectations higher.
For the first time since 1998, the US and Japan carried out a coordinated currency intervention to support the yen. Bitcoin fell more than 2 percent within hours.
China and Russia have moved from diplomatic support to direct military and intelligence assistance to Iran — with potentially far-reaching consequences for the conflict in the Middle East and global stability.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly fired a cruise missile at an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz – on the same day Trump claims a Hormuz deal is done and nuclear talks are set to begin.
The Financial Times declares that the 'Magnificent 7' label has run its course. Analysts warn that such market monikers can be more dangerous than they appear – and that new narratives are now taking over.
According to unconfirmed reports, the US and Israel are preparing their heaviest air strikes yet against Iranian power plants and refineries. Oil prices are already reacting.
Iran fired ballistic missiles at American bases in Jordan on July 28 – and according to experts, parts of the war effort are being financed through a state-run crypto system worth nearly $7.78 billion.
The U.S. Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the fifth consecutive time. That keeps pressure on consumers – and sends important signals for giants Walmart, Costco, and Target.
Wall Street is under pressure on Tuesday as investors hold their breath ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is adding to uncertainty across markets.
Oil prices rise after Iran attacked US forces and rejected an Omani proposal for shared passage through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.50–3.75 percent as expected, but a new hawk at the helm and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing risk appetite lower.
Chevron is reported to have held direct talks with the Trump administration about protecting the company's massive oil production in Kazakhstan from being drawn into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Buffett Indicator is flashing red again, but experts are divided on whether it still makes sense in a globalized and digitized economy.
Kevin Warsh appeared before Congress with a clear message that inflation remains a problem – on the very same day a key report showed the exact opposite. Rate-hike expectations collapsed within hours.
The US stock market has triggered a technical sell signal, as investors eagerly await Apple's quarterly earnings, news from Iran, and this week's Federal Reserve rate meeting.
Brent crude has surpassed $100 per barrel, triggering a broad global bond sell-off as fears of sustained inflation weigh on interest rate markets.
The Japanese yen has fallen to its weakest level against the dollar in 40 years, and the US Treasury Department is now demanding that the Bank of Japan accelerate its monetary policy normalization.
The Trump administration has announced tariffs of up to 200 percent on imported generic drugs, with full effect from 2028. Experts warn of sharp price increases and a supply crisis for millions of Americans.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of "bubbling markets" and underestimated geopolitical risks. Historically, investors who ignored him have often made money.
The Russian central bank has sold 43.5 tonnes of gold during the first half of 2026 – the lowest reserve level since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
Warren Buffett believes speculative fever has reached historic heights. His preferred market indicator has now hit an all-time high — and Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on nearly $400 billion in cash.
Banque de France has withdrawn gold worth around 150 billion Norwegian kroner from American vaults. Experts warn this could be the beginning of a broader shift in the global financial system.
American inflation fell sharply in June – the largest monthly decline since April 2020. Markets are reacting, and the debate over Trump's trade policy is flaring up.
The Trump administration has notified Israel of plans to send dozens of tanker aircraft to the region as the president weighs a massive military offensive against Iran. Oil prices reacted immediately.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reiterates its demand for a complete halt to oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping traffic has fallen dramatically, and LNG exports have been brought to a near-total standstill.
Ukrainian drone strikes have reduced Russian crude oil processing to its lowest level in 21 years. Now Russia's export ban on diesel is sending shockwaves through global energy markets.
US core inflation came in at 0.0 percent in June – far weaker than expected. The dollar is falling broadly, but technical support levels are limiting the decline.
China's June trade surplus beat all expectations at $125.62 billion, driven by a rush of exporters and importers scrambling to get ahead of new tariff barriers.
Despite years of energy decoupling efforts, the EU imported more Russian liquefied natural gas in the first half of 2026 than ever before – paying billions to Moscow as the clock ticks down toward the 2027 ban.
New military strikes in the Middle East sent oil prices sharply higher on Monday, while U.S. stock index futures pulled back. Markets are shifting into a clear risk-off mode.
New American airstrikes against Iran are pushing oil prices higher and raising fears of reduced throughput in the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for the world's oil supply.
American forces have carried out new strikes against Iranian targets, and the entrenched conflict in the Persian Gulf is sending shockwaves through global commodity markets.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice. The move could send oil prices and shipping costs soaring — and deal a severe blow to global energy supply.
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