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Iran's IRGC fired at least two missiles at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported, citing a US official. It was separately reported that one was a Qatari LNG tanker.Fars reported that the Qatari tanker attempted to pass through the Omani route and ignored repeated warnings.Iranian Foreign Min
Islamabad is the more likely option for the next round of US-Iran technical talks, with July 11th expected to be the date, Fox reported.OPEC+ agreed to raise output targets by an additional 188k bpd, in line with the group's plan to reverse output curbs.European equity futures trade tentatively; US
Asia-Pac stocks initially started the session with broad gains, but later reversed. Crude futures started the week on the back foot.Islamabad is the more likely option for the next round of US-Iran technical talks, with July 11th expected to be the date, Fox reported.OPEC+ agreed to raise output tar
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US President Trump warned that Iran has some missiles left and that they could wipe those out. It was separately suggested that Trump made it clear Iran cannot impose fees on the Strait of Hormuz.APAC stocks gained, with strength seen in the KOSPI (+4.6%); European equity futures are indicative of a
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Qatar and Pakistan mediators concluded separate meetings with US and Iranian negotiators in Doha, highlighting positive progress on issues related to the Islamabad MoU.US equity futures trade mixed, with the NQ weighed by tech selling in South Korean stocks.DXY slips below the 101.00 handle, as the
US and Iran talks in Doha focused on management of the Strait of Hormuz and the terms of a 60-day MoU aimed at a comprehensive nuclear deal, Axios reported.Qatari and Pakistani mediators suggested that positive progress was made, and stated that both parties agreed to continue discussion over the co
Indirect US-Iran technical talks are reportedly underway in Doha, with Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators. However, US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will not be attending the talks themselves.Iran is reportedly insisting on retaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and could charge ships to transi
US President Trump was briefed on all-out war options on Iran, but opted to stick with talks, while he told aides he's okay if talks go past the August 18th deadline, WSJ reported. However, VP Vance said Trump is ready to drop bombs again.A US official said ships are transiting the Strait of Hormuz
US President Trump's envoys Kushner and Witkoff are flying to Doha for talks; Iran believes the trip is focused on ceasefire compliance, and is not there for talks with the US, NYT reported.US equity futures are slightly firmer (NQ +0.1%) and set for their biggest quarterly gain in 6 years
US President Trump's envoys Kushner and Witkoff are flying to Doha for talks; Iran believes the trip is focused on ceasefire compliance, and is not there for talks with the US, NYT reported.Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei said "we will not hold any negotiation meetings at any level wit
Over the weekend, the US CENTCOM announced that it conducted strikes against multiple Iranian targets after Iran hit a Panama-flagged tanker. In response, Iran struck US military bases in Gulf nations.Thereafter, the US and Iran agreed to halt strikes and to resume meetings this week. The
Over the weekend, the US and Iran exchanged fire; the US said it responded to the Iranian’s decision to hit a Panama-flagged tanker. In response, Iran struck military bases in Gulf nations.Thereafter, the US and Iran agreed to halt strikes and to resume meetings this week. The talks are reportedly t
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister said the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz without consideration of Iran's sovereignty is not guaranteed. This follows an Iranian strike on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship after failing to follow the set route.US President Trump said we have a new market coming
Iran attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship on Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reported, citing sources. Separately, the UN shipping agency temporarily paused its evacuation plan for stranded ships and seafarers out of Hormuz after the attack.Iran's PGSA said vessels outside PGSA-set routes w
Conflicting reports on whether Israeli forces have pulled away from southern Lebanon, with Israeli and Lebanese sources denying earlier comments by a US State Department official stating Israel has pulled back.A senior Iraqi Oil Ministry official said the nation will consider all available options i
US stocks finished mixed. APAC trade was similar, but with KOSPI, +5.9%, leading and NQ, +1.9%, outperforming after strong Micron results, +18%.Micron beat expectations and issued stronger guidance, benefiting from surging AI-driven demand, rising memory prices and long-term customer agreements.DXY
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it is conducting communications between the US and Iran to effectively implement the MoU and that technical talks will continue next week, potentially on Monday or Tuesday.US equity futures hold steady ahead of Micron earnings after-hours, with focus on guidance
US President Trump reiterated that they are making a deal with Iran and will see how it goes. Though he pushed back on Iranian claims that there will be no IAEA inspectors at their nuclear facilities. Brent Aug’26 -0.8%.US Secretary of State Rubio said the Lebanon file is separate from the agreement
Tech rout leads stocks lower; KOSPI declined c. 10%, which has weighed on the NQ -2.3%.Focus remains on the US-Iran situation; Brent Aug’26 -0.4%. The Lebanon-Israel situation appears to be flaring up, with recent fatalities reported in Lebanon by Israeli gunfire.USD attracts haven demand as tech se
Mixed US handover continued into APAC before performance deteriorated, KOSPI -5% as the regions chip/tech momentum unwinds.European futures point to a lower open, Euro Stoxx 50 -0.9%.Crude relatively contained after Monday's pressure. US President Trump said they are negotiating with Iran and will s
Over the weekend, Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz amidst continued Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. This led to Brent Aug’26 to gap higher by c. USD 2/bbl.Thereafter, attention turned to negotiations, which yielded progress and improved the geopolitical mood. Brent Aug’26 then moved into the red,
Crude opened firmer after reports suggested Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz. However, this then reversed on a joint mediator statement, Brent currently in the red.Thereafter, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi flagged major progress, mediators say technical talks will continue this week.APAC sto
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