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Oil Jumps Again As U.S.-Iran Tensions Reignite

Crude prices jumped sharply on Monday as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated once again, reigniting fears that the fragile pause in the conflict could collapse. The immediate trigger was a new round of attacks and seizures involving commercial shipping
May 5, 2026
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Amazon buys GW Virginia campus for 427 million

Amazon Data Services adds another Northern Virginia site Amazon Data Services is acquiring George Washington University’s Virginia Science and Technology campus for $427 million, the university said on Monday, extending Amazon’s footprint in Northern Virginia as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure drives
May 5, 2026
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Sweden Raises Energy Security After Cyber Concerns

Authorities urge greater vigilance Sweden has instructed companies in its energy sector to increase security measures following a recent cyberattack targeting Polish infrastructure. Officials clarified that the move was precautionary and not tied to a specific imminent threat. The National Defence Radio
May 5, 2026
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Iraq Restructures Control of West Qurna 2

Baghdad moves to localize oversight of major field The Iraqi cabinet has formally endorsed a restructuring agreement that shifts operational control of the West Qurna 2 oilfield away from Russia’s Lukoil and into the hands of Basra Oil Company. The decision represents
May 5, 2026
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Indonesia Secures Lower U.S. Tariffs in New Pact

Levies reduced, key exports shielded Indonesia has concluded a new trade arrangement with the United States that lowers U.S. import levies on Indonesian goods to 19 percent from the previous 32 percent. The agreement places Indonesia broadly in line with other Southeast
May 5, 2026
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Commodities Seen Higher Amid Geopolitical Risks

Fragmented World Supports Raw Materials A more volatile geopolitical backdrop is likely to underpin commodities markets in 2026, according to the Deutsche Bank Research Commodities Outlook published on January 26. Analysts argue that an increasingly fragmented global system – marked by great-power
May 5, 2026
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Trump unveils Japan-backed US projects

Three major investments across key states U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday for three large-scale projects in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia as part of Japan’s previously pledged $550 billion investment package in the United States. According to Trump, the initiatives will
May 5, 2026
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Is Silver Still a Buy After Its Wild Surge?

Silver has experienced one of the most dramatic price swings in recent memory. After surging past $100 per ounce earlier this year, the metal pulled back sharply to around $75 before stabilizing near $83 as of mid-February 2026. Despite the correction, silver
May 5, 2026