Energy trader Mercuria has successfully navigated all of its vessels out of the Gulf and said more ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz than data suggests

Mercuria's ability to evacuate all its vessels from the Gulf underscores heightened operational resilience amid geopolitical tensions.

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Energy trader Mercuria has successfully navigated all of its vessels out of the Gulf and said more ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz than data suggests

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It is currently unclear when Vice President JD Vance will leave Washington for Pakistan, sources familiar with the talks tell CNN. The White House is planning to hold further meetings Tuesday to discuss the path forward, and Vance will be a part of them

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Lufthansa (LHA GY) says it will remove 20k short-haul flights by October

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The increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, despite what data indicates, may point to a potential easing in logistical constraints or a response to changing risk perceptions, which could affect oil supply dynamics and pricing in the near term.

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