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WEEK AHEADCHINA POLITBURO MEETING (TBC): China's mid-year Politburo meeting is expected to take place next week, in line with its traditional late-July schedule, although the exact timing is not announced in advance. The meeting will review first-half economic performance and is expected to set the

US and Iran continued to exchange strikes, with CENTCOM conducting a 13th night of attacks on Iranian military targets; US President Trump said Iran wants to reach an agreement but is not yet ready.Iran reportedly rejected a US ceasefire proposal presented by Iraq’s PM, while Tehran also refused to

US and Iran continued to exchange strikes, with CENTCOM conducting a 13th night of attacks on Iranian military targets; US President Trump said Iran wants to reach an agreement but is not yet ready.Iran reportedly rejected a US ceasefire proposal presented by Iraq’s PM, while Tehran also refused to

US Secretary of State Rubio said Iran was intending to double missile stockpile and that it looks like Iran is not ready to make a deal. He added that the price on Iran will get higher every night until they come to their senses but that Iran is begging to reach a deal.Yemeni Houthis targeted two Sa

US and Iran exchanged strikes for the 12th consecutive night; US President Trump said Iran is getting hit so hard and that they want to make a deal.Yemeni Houthis targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while reports noted that at least 9 ships have stopped passing through Bab al-Mandeb, foll

US Secretary of State Rubio said the US has many options to deal with Iran if it refuses to negotiate. He also stated that China is displeased with Iran's actions in the Strait and Iran is in a lot of trouble.Iranian Interior Ministry spokesperson said there is currently no ongoing negotiation and t

US CENTCOM said forces conducted the 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran; US Secretary of State Rubio said the US is committed to diplomacy in the Middle East and Iran.Iran's top joint military command warned that all interests of the US and its allies in the region will be targeted if th

The US is reportedly demanding a longer ceasefire and partial navigation of the Strait of Hormuz, i24 reported. The report added that Iran proposed the 10-day ceasefire.US equity futures firmer, benefiting from the rebound in chip and memory names. DXY slightly softer; Kiwi outperforms followin

US President Trump is expected to decide in the coming days whether to expand military operations against Iran and return to full-scale combat, a senior US official told Fox News.Senior US and Israeli officials are claiming Trump only has two realistic options: either promoting a new 10-day ceasefir

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said negotiations with the US could be pursued based on national interests and will not abandon talks with the US.US and Iran continued to exchange strikes; Iran killed two US service members in Jordan and one in Iraq. The US continued to target Iranian mili

Iran said it has suspended the implementation of the MoU, suggesting that the US had “violated” commitments within the framework; Brent +2.4%.US and Iran continued to exchange strikes; Iran killed two US service members in Jordan and one in Iraq. The US continued to target Iranian military capabilit

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The US continued to strike Iran, for a sixth consecutive night; Iran claimed that power facilities, bridges and civilian infrastructure were struck. Iranian Army Spokesman warned that if the US strike the infrastructure of Iran, all infrastructure in the region will be a legitimate target; he a

The US continued to strike Iran, for a sixth consecutive night; Iran claimed that power facilities, bridges and civilian infrastructure were struck.Iranian Army Spokesman warned that if the US strike the infrastructure of Iran, all infrastructure in the region will be a legitimate target; he added t

The US has completed another round of strikes on various parts of Iran, targeting military capabilities; Tehran responded with its own attacks on Kuwait and Jordan.TSMC reported Q2 metrics that beat estimates, while raising its Q3 revenue guidance above expectations. In addition, the co. is to add a

The US has completed another round of strikes on various parts of Iran, targeting military capabilities; Tehran responded with its own attacks on Kuwait and Jordan.US President Trump stated Iran wants to meet, though warned that strikes would expand next week. Nonetheless, crude benchmarks take a br

US struck Iran overnight, Trump said they will do so again on Wednesday night. Adding, they will hit power plants and bridges next week unless Iran negotiates.IRGC targeted weapons/storage in Bahrain and Kuwait, US positions in Jordan and the Fifth Fleet Command HQ. Iran said it is a mistake to thin

US struck Iran overnight, Trump said they will do so again on Wednesday night. Adding, they will hit power plants and bridges next week unless Iran negotiates.IRGC targeted weapons/storage in Bahrain and Kuwait, US positions in Jordan and the Fifth Fleet Command HQ. Iran said it is a mistake to thin

The US continued to launch strikes for a third night, after President Trump stated that he would hit Iran “very hard” on Monday and Tuesday. Separately, Trump threatened to hit Iran’s “Pickaxe Mountain”, an underground nuclear facility; Brent Sep’26 +4.0%.US equity futures are mixed, with the N

The US continued to launch strikes for a third night, after President Trump stated that he would hit Iran “very hard” on Monday and Tuesday. Separately, Trump threatened to hit Iran’s “Pickaxe Mountain”, an underground nuclear facility; Brent Aug’26 +1.9%.US President Trump also announced a naval bl

The US and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, with the US military targeting 140 Iranian military targets on Saturday and took further action on Sunday, while Iran attacked US bases across the Gulf and closed the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the US violated a

US forces struck 140 Iranian military targets on Saturday and took further action on Sunday. Iran attacked bases in Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait & Bahrain.Crude rallied following this and Iran announcing the Strait of Hormuz would now be closed, though the US said transit has since happened, Brent +4.3

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Mediators are working to get the US and Iran back at the negotiating table, CNN reported, citing sources, later echoed by Axios.Brent is softer by around USD 0.20/bbl, with the market essentially waiting for a resumption of negotiations or strikes.Japanese assets lead after Finance Minister Kat

Sources suggested Iranian air defence systems were activated. However, the US said they were not involved, and Iran then denied any explosions at all; Bushehr's officials said they intercepted projectiles.Mediators are working to get the US and Iran back at the negotiating table, CNN reported, citin