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The Middle East conflict pushes Washington and Beijing toward a critical moment. The escalating Iran conflict is rapidly transforming the global political landscape, placing new pressure on both Washington and Beijing as President Donald Trump prepares for a high-stakes visit to China. What was once expected to focus largely on …

The Pentagon is reportedly weighing a straightforward but strategic move: renaming its combat operations against Iran. The goal is to provide President Trump with greater flexibility as tensions in the region remain high and a fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance. Following the conclusion of “Operation Epic Fury,” which achieved …

Global oil markets have entered a renewed phase of aggressive upside momentum, with crude prices “rockets again” above the $100 per barrel mark in a move that is reshaping expectations across energy, inflation, and global trade. The rally is not a brief spike, but a sustained revaluation of oil prices …

French lawmakers are set to question Patrick Pouyanne, the head of TotalEnergies, over the company’s soaring profits during the ongoing Middle East crisis and the sharp rise in global energy prices.The parliamentary hearing is expected to focus on the company’s earnings, fuel pricing policies, and tax contributions as consumers across …

Gold prices moved sharply lower on Tuesday, dropping below the $4,700 level after stronger-than-expected US inflation data strengthened the US Dollar and pushed Treasury yields higher. The precious metal reversed earlier gains after reaching a three-week high during Asian trading hours, as investors reacted to renewed concerns over persistent inflation …

Key Takeaways Headline CPI accelerates: U.S. consumer prices rose 3.8% year-on-year in April — beating both forecasts and March’s reading. Monthly pace eases: Month-on-month CPI slowed to 0.6% from March’s 0.9%, matching expectations. Core inflation surprises higher: Core CPI accelerated to 2.8% year-on-year, topping the 2.7% forecast. Monthly core hot …

Key Takeaways Crude rockets higher: Brent crude rose 2.9% to $107.17 per barrel, while WTI advanced 3.3% to $101.35 — extending Monday’s near 3% gains. Trump’s stark warning: The president said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after rejecting Tehran’s response as “a piece of garbage.” War return weighed: …

Key Takeaways War on the table: Trump is more seriously considering resuming major combat operations against Iran, per a CNN report citing sources familiar with the matter. Patience wearing thin: The president has grown impatient with the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Fractured Iran leadership: Trump sees Iranian …

Key Takeaways Mixed gold action: Spot gold edged down 0.1% to $4,729.18 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.2% to $4,738.00. Modest Monday gain: The yellow metal rose 0.4% in the previous session. Trump’s harsh words: The president called Iran’s response a “piece of garbage” and said the ceasefire …

Key Takeaways Crude advances: Brent oil futures rose 0.8% to $105.01 per barrel, while WTI gained 1.1% to $99.16 — building on Monday’s 3% jump. Trump’s blunt warning: The president said the Iran ceasefire is “on life support” and called Tehran’s response “a piece of garbage.” Iran defiant: Tehran said …