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Global markets rise as artificial intelligence optimism drives rally

Global equity markets advanced on Tuesday as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence outweighed persistent geopolitical uncertainty linked to stalled US Iran diplomatic engagement. Europe’s STOXX Europe 600 index gained about 0.7 percent, reflecting broad investor appetite for risk assets......

Crypto market purge wipes $574 million amid Bitcoin drop

A sharp sell-off in the cryptocurrency market triggered widespread forced liquidations across leveraged positions as Bitcoin slipped toward the 75,000 dollar range. More than 124,000 traders saw their positions closed within 24 hours, with total liquidations reaching about 574 million dollars. The move......

Qatar says Strait of Hormuz remains closed to normal shipping traffic

Qatar’s foreign ministry has stated that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has not returned to normal levels, rejecting suggestions that the strategic waterway is reopening. The announcement highlights continued disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors,......

Asia-Pacific airlines face collapse risk as fuel costs double

The Asia-Pacific aviation sector is under severe financial strain as fuel costs surge, prompting warnings that weaker carriers could face collapse if conditions persist. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines cautioned on Tuesday that jet fuel prices have doubled, creating what it described as a critical......

Crypto markets rebound after Trump halts Iran strike plan

Cryptocurrency markets recovered on Tuesday after the announcement that a planned US military strike on Iran had been postponed, easing immediate geopolitical tensions. Digital assets gained ground in early trading, with privacy-focused tokens leading advances while Bitcoin stabilized near the 77,000......

Gold hits one week low as oil inflation fears weigh on metals

Gold prices fell to a one-week low on Friday, extending a multi-session decline as rising oil prices and inflation concerns strengthened the US dollar and weighed on precious metals. The move marked a fourth consecutive losing session for gold, reflecting growing pressure from higher US Treasury yields......

Iran presses BRICS to condemn US and Israeli military campaign

Foreign ministers from the BRICS nations opened a two day summit in New Delhi on Thursday under the shadow of the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The meeting exposed growing divisions inside the expanded BRICS bloc as member states struggled to align their positions on the war......

Iran says control of Strait of Hormuz could double oil revenue

Iran has claimed that tighter control over the Strait of Hormuz could generate economic returns capable of doubling its oil revenue, according to statements attributed to a senior military official. The assessment comes as tensions remain high between Iran, the United States, and Israel, with maritime......

US naval blockade redirects 62 ships linked to Iranian trade

The United States Central Command said more than 20 American warships are enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iran, with 62 commercial vessels redirected and four others neutralized since operations began on April 13. The campaign forms part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Economic......