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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran presented a proposal to the US through mediators this week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations towards a final deal.Chinese President Xi urged the US and Iran to return to resolving issues through negotiation as soon as possible, accord
Senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Major General Safavi said the scope of the war may expand to the Indian Ocean and other regions, if the US starts a new war.US Treasury Secretary Bessent announced a two-month extension to the trade truce with China, extending to January 10th.A flurry of Centr
US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US-China trade truce was extended to January 10th, while he doesn't know if a bigger trade deal can be done with China and could just roll the current deal forward.US reportedly dismissed Iran's Hormuz offer during UN talks, saying Tehran does not control the S
US Envoy Witkoff said mediators will continue their work, and he hopes talks will be constructive and promising.However, US sources told Al Hadath that the chance of a deal is limited and major disputes and obstacles remain.US equity futures give back earlier gains as focus turns to the Trump-Xi mee
US President Trump said he thinks a settlement will be reached with Iran, and noted that some US-Iran communication has taken place even today and that the relationship with Iran is developing.US President Trump said envoys Witkoff and Kushner met with Iran mediators and that there were lots of good
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Crude benchmarks have reversed earlier gains after Kyodo reported, citing an Iranian official, that Iran has suggested to the US administration that it will open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts its blockade on Iranian ports and stops military operations related to Hormuz.Along
US President Trump said he had meetings regarding Iran and that Iran is not doing well; the Pakistani Interior Minister held consultations in Iran on efforts to advance the peace process.US Treasury Secretary Bessent said he will present US President Trump with a US-China AI pact, while Trump is to
US President Trump reportedly said on Sunday that he is thinking of "blowing up" all of Iran as he left the Camp David retreat a day early to return to the White House.Pakistani Interior Minister travelled to Iran to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation, but it will be unrelated to Iran-US ma
US President Trump reportedly said on Sunday that he is thinking of "blowing up" all of Iran as he left the Camp David retreat a day early to return to the White House.Crude futures initially advanced at the open following reports over the weekend that Houthis targeted a Saudi oil facility in Yanbu
MON: Japanese Market Holiday, Chinese LPR (Sep)TUE: US Richmond Fed (Sep)WED: SARB Announcement, Global Flash PMIs (Sep)THU: Chinese President Xi's state visit to the US, Norges Bank Announcement, Riksbank Announcement, SNB Announcement, Banxico Announcement, Japanese Flash PMI (Sep), Australian Job
The BoJ hiked rates by 25bps to 1.25%, as expected, with the decision made by a 7-2 vote.In the press conference, BoJ Governor Ueda said the BoJ believes the phase of policy has changed but clarified that the objective is now to stabilise underlying inflation at around 2%.US equity futures are mixed
US President Trump told Axios he is at a "critical juncture" regarding the war in Iran, weighing whether to launch massive new attacks or pursue a different path to end the conflict.BoJ hiked rates by 25bps to 1.25%, as expected, with the decision made by a 7-2 vote; USD/JPY outperformed.Crude futur
US President Trump threatened to impose heavy tariffs on Europe if it considers Europe's decision to grant Canada observer status a hostile act.US President Trump said they are working very hard on Russia and Ukraine, while he added that the Ukraine war is the toughest war to end and is the one driv
The Fed hiked rates by 25bps as expected in a unanimous decision, while the median projection saw another hike by year-end before rates remain on hold throughout 2027.The statement reiterated the Fed's commitment to price stability, a message echoed by Chair Warsh in the press conference.US stocks w
Iranian FM Araghchi said the MoU with the US is in effect and that Tehran wants to return to a peaceful solution, and added that Iran is not interested in continuing the conflict and looks forward to returning to a diplomatic solution.US equity futures gain, with the NQ outperforming following repor
US VP Vance told the NY Post that the conflict with Iran is expected to shift into a "much different phase" in the coming months.A US official said the military and Gulf countries have begun conducting daytime tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz, rather than only at night as in recent month
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said Iranian forces have full control of the Strait of Hormuz and will prevent enemy vessels from crossing.The Bank of England has reportedly written plans with the DMO to overhaul its money-printing programme, with plans to stop selling 20- and 30-year gilts, acc
Crude futures remained firmer amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as Yemeni Houthis continued to target areas in Saudi Arabia, while Iran reiterated an unwillingness to negotiate an agreement with the US.IRGC Navy said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and remains under its control, according
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that Saudi Arabia insisted that the meeting between Iran and Gulf nations in Oman not to take place and it will be postponed to another date due to the Yemen situation.US President Trump said he warned Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries, as st
Crude futures began the week higher, with Saudi Arabia shutting its East-West Pipeline following attacks last week.Oman postponed the Persian Gulf meeting on Monday, where Iran had planned to formally unveil a temporary shipping lane agreement for the Strait of Hormuz.US President Trump said he warn
Gulf Foreign Ministers plan to meet with their Iranian counterpart in an effort by Oman and Iran to secure a deal on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to FT.Saudi Crown Prince MBS called President Trump twice on Thursday, urging him to launch strikes against Houthis, but Trump decline
US President Trump told reporters that the Iran war could end before the election, and there is no chance the Iran war will last through the rest of his term.Saudi Crown Prince MBS called President Trump twice on Thursday, urging him to launch strikes against Houthis, but Trump declined.US senior of
US President Trump said he thinks war with Iran will end immediately after the election and will do much more than a nuclear deal.US President Trump said he will give a 'Trump dividend' to every adult in the US of USD 5,000 if Republicans win the Midterm elections, while he added that the dividend m
US President Trump said he thinks war with Iran will end immediately after the election and will do much more than a nuclear deal.US President Trump said he will give a 'Trump dividend' to every adult in the US of USD 5,000 if Republicans win the Midterm elections, while he added that the dividend m
US forces struck multiple Iranian tankers tied to the IRGC in response to more attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship; Iran launched missiles at targets in response to US strikes on tankers, while it launched at least 20 missiles at bases in Jordan.IRGC had warned that oil tanker crews in Ku
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