Middle East Conflict Strait of Hormuz Reopening Hopes Ease Global Energy Shock
US-Iran talks raised hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing oil-supply fears while leaving inflation and shipping risks in focus.
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Global Economy Oil Prices Rise as Iran Threats Revive Global Inflation Risk
Oil prices rose on renewed Iran threats, renewing inflation risk as disrupted crude and fuel flows tighten the global energy market.
Global Economy U.S. Treasury Doubles Long-End Buybacks as Yields Rise
The U.S. Treasury will at least double long-end liquidity-support buybacks, an adjustment that eased yields and matters for global funding markets.
Global Economy Israel’s War Trauma Puts Mental Health Under Strain
Israel's war-related mental-health burden is testing care capacity, workplaces and social resilience as trauma support needs persist.
Tech Microsoft Stays in China as Its Market Strategy Narrows
Microsoft is shrinking parts of its China footprint while keeping a strategic role in cross-border cloud services and technical talent.
US US Goods Trade Deficit Narrows to $101.5 Billion in June
The US advance goods trade deficit narrowed to $101.5 billion in June as imports fell faster than exports, shaping the outlook for second-quarter GDP.
Global Economy IMF Sees 3% Global Growth as War Shock Tests Resilience
The IMF projects 3% global growth in 2026, but the Middle East war leaves energy importers, food security and trade routes exposed.
US US Forced Labor Tariffs Reset Global Trade Risk for 2026
New U.S. forced-labor tariffs under Section 301 raise trade, credit and supply-chain risk across 60 economies in 2026 now.
Eurozone Eurozone Inflation Rebounds to 2.9% as Energy Hits 10%
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July as energy inflation reached 10%, strengthening the case for the ECB to keep interest rates restrictive.
US US GDP Slows to 1.5% as Consumer Spending Accelerates
U.S. GDP grew 1.5% in the second quarter, but private domestic demand accelerated as consumers and businesses kept spending amid persistent inflation.