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Hormuz Bypass Routes Show The Gulf’s Limits

The war involving Iran has exposed a hard truth about global energy trade: there is no easy substitute for the Strait of Hormuz. As shipping through the waterway has been disrupted, attention has turned to pipelines and other possible export routes across
May 5, 2026
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Global stocks ease as oil prices fall

Markets start the quarter on a softer note Global equities edged lower Wednesday as investors assessed comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, falling oil prices and renewed attention on the Japanese yen. MSCI’s global stock gauge slipped 0.22% to 1,117.95, while
July 1, 2026
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Nasdaq posts best quarter in six years

AI optimism lifts Wall Street The Nasdaq ended Tuesday with its strongest quarterly performance in six years, as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence outweighed concerns over inflation, geopolitics and the outlook for interest rates. The technology-heavy index rose 1.5% in the session to
July 1, 2026
USD/JPY stalls after US PCE inflation data

USD/JPY stalls after US PCE inflation data

Yen remains steady despite inflation update The Japanese yen showed little reaction near the end of the trading week, even after the release of the latest US PCE inflation figures. USD/JPY stayed almost unchanged, with movement close to 0.05%, reflecting a short
June 26, 2026
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Tech weakness divides Wall Street at the close

Market breadth contrasts with index performance Wall Street finished Wednesday without a clear direction as another decline in influential technology companies overshadowed gains across most other areas of the market. Nearly two-thirds of the companies in the S&P 500 advanced, yet the
June 25, 2026
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Dollar hits 13-month high on Fed rate outlook

Higher-rate expectations lift the greenback The US dollar climbed for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, reaching its strongest level in 13 months as investors increased their expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes later this year. Recent comments from policymakers have reinforced
June 25, 2026
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Dollar rallies as Fed signals possible rate hike

Inflation concerns reshape the policy outlook The US dollar advanced against every major currency on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve opened the door to higher borrowing costs later in 2026. Although policymakers unanimously maintained the federal funds rate between 3.50% and 3.75%,
June 24, 2026
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Money Shapes Marriage and Divorce Decisions

Financial pressure can outweigh emotions Money is playing a decisive role in how Canadians approach marriage, conflict and separation, according to new research from BMO. The findings suggest that financial security often influences relationship decisions as strongly as emotional considerations, particularly when
June 15, 2026
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GBP/USD Stalls Ahead Of US Inflation Data

Pound struggles to extend recovery The British pound lost momentum against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, with GBP/USD holding in a tight range during Asian trading. After recovering from a three-week low over the previous two sessions, the pair failed to build
June 10, 2026
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Canadian dollar hits new 2026 low

The Canadian dollar ended Monday at its weakest closing level of the year, falling to 71.67 cents U.S. as pressure continued to build on the currency. Economists at National Bank of Canada pointed to an unusual driver behind the decline: gold. While
June 9, 2026
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Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High

Jobs Data Strengthens The Dollar The U.S. dollar held near a two-month high on Monday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report pushed traders to increase bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike later this year. The yen remained under pressure and moved deeper
June 8, 2026
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