Islamabad steps in as potential mediator as Trump signals progress—while Tehran denies negotiations are underway.
Iran War
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POLITICS
Trump Insists ‘We Are Very Intent on Making a Deal’ with Iran Despite Tehran’s Denial
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnPresident doubles down on talks via Kushner and Witkoff; oil tumbles, stocks rally as markets price in potential breakthrough
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Futures & Commodities
Gold Rebounds as Trump Pauses Strikes, Markets Turn Risk-On
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnPrecious metals recover from sharp losses as de-escalation hopes trigger a shift from safe havens to equities.
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POLITICS
Iran Rejects Trump’s Claims of “Productive Talks,” Denies Any Dialogue as Strike Pause Announced
Tehran calls U.S. announcement “psychological warfare” to lower oil prices and buy time; insists no direct or indirect contact occurred
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Markets rally on de-escalation hopes; oil plunges 7-8%, lifting cyclicals while energy stocks lag
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Futures & Commodities
Oil Prices Plunge 6% as Trump Orders 5-Day Halt on Strikes Against Iran Energy Targets
Brent drops to $105, WTI to $92 amid de-escalation hopes; Goldman hikes forecasts to $110+ if Hormuz remains choked
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POLITICS
Trump Announces 5-Day Pause in Strikes on Iran’s Power Plants After “Very Good and Productive” Talks
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnUS-Iran discussions yield breakthrough; military action deferred as negotiations continue this week
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POLITICS
Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum: US to “Obliterate” Iran’s Power Plants Unless Strait of Hormuz Reopens
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnUS. President escalates threats as war enters fourth week; Iran strikes near Israel’s nuclear center and Diego Garcia base
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POLITICS
Iran Sets Conditions for Peace in Call with Modi: Immediate US-Israel Ceasefire, No Recurrence Guarantees
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnTehran proposes regional security framework excluding foreign powers; rejects nuclear-weapons claims amid ongoing war
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Finance
Markets Flip: Traders Now Price in 50% Chance of US Rate Hike by October as Iran War Fuels Oil-Driven Inflation
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnFed caught between slowing jobs and surging energy costs; short-term Treasury yields surge on tighter-policy bets