Microsoft (MSFT) is reportedly planning another round of Xbox layoffs, as part of a larger restructuring, The Verge reports citing sources

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] DXY reacts to reports that Iran could reopen Hormuz in seven days; JPY benefits on yield differentials

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Microsoft (MSFT) is reportedly planning another round of Xbox layoffs, as part of a larger restructuring, The Verge reports citing sources

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Ukraine's Naftogaz says that the Russian attack caused critical damage, which makes it effectively impossible to restore it

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Iran's Judiciary Spokesperson says Iran has full control over the Strait of Hormuz, SNN reports

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EQUITIES/17 Sept · 11:59 UTC

China reportedly presses Iran to help rein in the Houthis after Saudi appeal, according to Reuters citing sources.

- E-mini S&P 500 (U6) futures, after we published+0.3%

Broad sentiment gained following this report, lifting the ES.

EQUITIES/14 Sept · 16:48 UTC

US seeks "Step-by-Step" agreement with Iran, reports ILNA citing Pakistani sources.

- ES 500 (U6), after we published+0.2%

EQUITIES/14 Sept · 15:33 UTC

US President Trump says Iran wants to make a deal, quickly and badly. I will determine whether or not the U.S.A. will choose to engage - The concept of which we are open to.

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EQUITIES/8 Sept · 05:24 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

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EQUITIES/3 Sept · 04:54 UTC

North Korea stripped references to "peaceful unification" with South Korea from the charter of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to Yonhap.

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Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

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