Markets

Crude falls 5% as Tehran allows “non-hostile” ships passage, easing worst-case supply fears.

Backchannel diplomacy intensifies as Washington claims progress—while Tehran denies direct negotiations.

AWS outages in Bahrain highlight growing risk to global digital infrastructure from Iran-linked attacks.

Putin reports GDP down 2.1% despite low unemployment, highlighting fragile balance amid global energy volatility.

Stronger dollar and rising yields pressure bullion as investors unwind positions after record highs.

Relief rally fades as Iran conflict drags on, pushing yields higher and dimming hopes for rate cuts.

Precious metals recover from sharp losses as de-escalation hopes trigger a shift from safe havens to equities.

US-Iran discussions yield breakthrough; military action deferred as negotiations continue this week

Fed caught between slowing jobs and surging energy costs; short-term Treasury yields surge on tighter-policy bets

Experts warn degrading Iran’s asymmetric threats could take weeks or months—driving oil toward historic disruption levels