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A US military source told Al-Hadath that US forces received orders to mobilise last Sunday and that thousands of missiles have been replaced and sent to forces.Diplomatic sources said US-Iran negotiations and exchanges of messages have continued since the Iranian delegation returned from New York, w
US President Trump said he is having productive discussions with Iran and will not attack Iran at any time before the midterms; the US military has nonetheless drafted options for three days of strikes as Trump weighs his next move.US CENTCOM said routes for free transit through the Strait of Hormuz
Multiple reports suggest that US President Trump has ordered the military to be ready for possible Iran strikes, with the President weighing the timing of the strike.Iran's working assumption is that there will be a US attack and the debate in Tehran is if they should attack first, according to Jeru
US President Trump might order another Iran strike before the midterms, and Pentagon planners are crafting options, although no final decision has been made, Atlantic reports. On that note, the US military has been ordered to be ready for possible Iran strikes as President Trump weighs the
US VP Vance said that Iran must make a "meaningful" reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the war.The EU is reportedly preparing a temporary import cap on Chinese hybrid cars as EU-China talks begin on Thursday.US equity futures fall, as the NQ underperforms as S
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US President Trump reiterated that millions of barrels of oil have been delivered over the last couple of days, adding that oil prices will come way down.However, reports suggest that a ship was attacked off Oman’s Musandam coast; separate sources indicated that several missiles were launched toward
US President Trump signed an order to waive off-road requirements to allow anyone to purchase tax-free red-dyed diesel.French RN leader Le Pen said France could face a default if President Macron policy continues, while announcing a French deficit target of 3%of GDP by 2032 at the latest.Global equi
US President Trump said he is always open to direct talks with Iran and that it will all work out regarding the Saudis and Houthis.US President Trump said the Iran war will end soon and that the US secured the Strait of Hormuz; UKMTO separately reported a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile i
A US official told Semafor that there is a real possibility that Iran may want to inflict some pain on US President Trump before the midterms, and that Iran may do something in the next couple of weeks.Yemen's government launched a campaign against the Houthis, recapturing the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.S
US President Trump said that he will be making a decision on Iran; Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until its conditions are met.APAC stocks began the week mostly higher in holiday-thinned conditions; US equity futures pared early upside in the absence of major fresh catalysts.DXY stre
SUN: Brazil Election, OPEC+MON: Global Final PMIs (Sep), EZ PPI (Aug), US ISM Services (Sep)TUE: EIA STEO, German Factory Orders (Aug), French Industrial Production (Aug), EZ Construction PMI (Sep), EZ Retail Sales (Aug), US Balance of Trade (Aug)WED: US Treasury Buyback (Liquidity Support; 20Y-30Y)
Energy complex falls on reports that the EU discussed a proposal to release diesel from stockpiles (Brent -3.2%, EU Gasoil -5.5%).US equity futures climb, while NKE falls on a downbeat earnings report.DXY slightly lower; JPY gains on hotter-than-expected Tokyo CPI.Fixed income benchmarks benefiting
US President Trump reportedly recently told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran in November, WSJ reported.Crude futures paused overnight after rallying yesterday in the continued absence of any progress between the US and Iran.APAC stocks traded mixed following the ultimately choppy performance
A US official said Secretary of State Rubio demanded on Monday that Iran's delegation to the UN General Assembly immediately leave the country after negotiations stalled, according to Axios.The US has reportedly told France and Germany to release emergency diesel stocks or face a possible export ban
US President Trump said developments regarding Iran will happen very soon, while saying the US has almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz and the war could end soon.A US official said Secretary of State Rubio demanded that Iran’s UN delegation immediately leave the US after negotiations stalle
US White House is reportedly tempering expectations of an imminent breakthrough between US-Iran, Semafor reported, with a source suggesting that "the bar is being raised very high."The Iranian government spokesperson said Foreign Minister Araghchi presented President Pezeshkian with a US proposal fo
US-Iran talks and efforts by mediators this week yielded little progress, raising the odds of renewed combat, while Qatar will continue efforts despite growing frustrations with both sides, according to Axios.An Iranian diplomatic source said Iran will only be ready to discuss the nuclear issue afte
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran discussed proposals with Qatari mediators to present to the US, and that a response is to be relayed to Tehran through Qatari mediators. Iranian Foreign Minister said they expect a US response today; Brent -0.2%Iran was reported to have agreed to halt en
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran discussed proposals with Qatari mediators to present to the US, and that a response is to be relayed to Tehran through Qatari mediators. Iranian Foreign Minister said they expect a US response today.Iran was reported to have agreed to halt enrichment in
US President Trump said he rejected a deal from Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated Iran wants to make a deal in which they open the strait immediately. He expects talks with Iran to resume this week even though he rejected Iran’s latest proposal.Iran's delegation in New York has no p
US President Trump said he rejected a deal from Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated Iran wants to make a deal in which they open the strait immediately.US President Trump said he expects talks with Iran to resume this week even though he rejected Iran’s latest proposal.Iran's delegati
MON: BoJ Minutes (Jul Meeting), Chinese Industrial Profits (Aug)TUE: RBA Announcement (Sep), Spanish Inflation (Sep), Retail Sales (Aug), EZ Economic Sentiment (Sep), Canadian GDP (Jul), US JOLTS Job Openings (Aug)WED: UK Labour Party Annual Conference, Japanese Retail Sales (Aug), Australian CPI (A
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; Brent -1.6%.Chinese President Xi said China and the US reached a common understanding on many issues.European bourses g
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
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