South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects
Australian job ads in June slip 0.2% m/m, ANZ-Indeed data shows
Dollar near two-week lows as rate-hike bets recede, embattled yen in focus
Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
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US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
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Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway, UN agency says
An evacuation plan to enable hundreds of ships with some 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf to sail through the Strait of Hormuz is underway after Iran
June 23, 2026
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Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the United Arab Emirates on the first leg of a three-nation tour of Gulf countries aimed at easing their concerns about the result of an agreement intended to end the war with Iran
June 23, 2026
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Oil shock nicked US GDP but resilience was the message, Dallas Fed research finds
Oil surging to more than $120 a barrel last spring cut about three-tenths of a percentage point from U.S. economic output, but the blow was a small
June 23, 2026
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Oil prices finish 1% lower as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks
Oil prices settled 1% lower on Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz following signs of progress in U.S.
June 23, 2026
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Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections
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June 23, 2026
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More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show
Three stranded supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while seven empty Qatar-linked
June 23, 2026
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Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war
Vice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Iran war
June 22, 2026
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Stocks flat, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism
Global stocks were mostly flat on Monday while oil prices fell, as optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran talks was offset by expectations of higher
June 22, 2026
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Tanker traffic through Hormuz picks up after slower flows due to crossing concerns
Oil and liquefied natural gas tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, in a sign of traffic slowly picking up
June 22, 2026
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European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns
European shares edged higher on Monday as investors assessed the latest round of U.S.-Iran negotiations for signs of progress
June 22, 2026
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The Latest: Iran says 'major progress' to end Lebanon war during talks
High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week
June 21, 2026
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US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats
High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended
June 21, 2026
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Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed
Two vessels operated by South Korea passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement last week,
June 22, 2026
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Stocks slip in Asia, oil up on peace doubts
Most share markets slipped in Asia on Monday as doubts about the Middle East peace process sent oil prices and bond yields up again, leading investors to
June 22, 2026
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Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued
Iran's Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, reported on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened as long as a ceasefire in Lebanon was
June 21, 2026
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Trump says no toll on Strait of Hormuz unless US imposes one
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June 21, 2026
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Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues
A high-level Iranian team arrived in Switzerland on Saturday for peace talks with the U.S.,
June 20, 2026
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Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place
Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed again. Few ships were leaving in the first place
June 20, 2026
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US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open
The U.S. military on Saturday denied Iran's claims that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and that U.S. forces were
June 20, 2026
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR
Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic, citing alleged violations
June 20, 2026
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US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now
The American push for high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag
June 19, 2026
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US equity fund inflows surge on Iran deal, tech draws record weekly investments
U.S. equity funds attracted a massive influx of capital in the week through June 17, as optimism over an interim U.S.-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased
June 19, 2026
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Shares ease as investors ponder US-Iran peace talks; yen nears 40-year lows
Global shares dipped on Friday after U.S. and Iranian negotiators called off peace talks, while the risk of official Japanese intervention simmered as the
June 19, 2026
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Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Japan says
A vessel owned by a Japanese company carrying three Japanese crew members safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and exited the Gulf, Japan's Ministry of
June 19, 2026
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Weekly inflows into global equity funds hit 19-month highs on Iran deal optimism
Investors poured the most capital in roughly 19 months into global equity funds in the week to June 17, buoyed by optimism over an interim deal to end the U.S.-Iran war and
June 19, 2026
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Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far
Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far
June 19, 2026
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What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump’s approval on Iran remained low, at 34%, even as a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations materialized
June 19, 2026
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More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing
More than 1 billion barrels of oil have gone missing
June 19, 2026
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US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran
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June 18, 2026
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Trading Day: Stocks rally, oil hits pre-Iran-war lows as Strait of Hormuz reopens for business
A tech-powered rally boosted U.S. stocks on Thursday, while crude prices dropped as supertankers sailed through the reopened Strait of Hormuz hours after
June 19, 2026
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US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year
U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran
June 18, 2026
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Brent rises after Vance warns Israel against breaking ceasefire
Brent crude oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S.
June 18, 2026
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There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.
The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and relaunch nuclear talks with a 60-day deadline
June 19, 2026
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Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says
Maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence says major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz
June 18, 2026
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Vance says 60-day period in Iran deal begins Thursday
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the 60-day window laid out in a memorandum of understanding approved by President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders begins on Thursday.
June 18, 2026
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Oil flows through Hormuz will take time to recover, banks say
A recovery in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and oil production following the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal will take time, potentially several months, analysts at two banks
June 18, 2026
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Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says
Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said on
June 18, 2026
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Three Saudi-flagged supertankers sail through Hormuz after Iran deal signed, data shows
Three Saudi-flagged supertankers with 6 million barrels of crude onboard and other ships sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours
June 18, 2026
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The 14-point US-Iran pact White House sent to Congress
The White House on Thursday sent Congress the text of an interim U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
June 17, 2026
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely
June 17, 2026
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Hormuz reopening to release wave of oil supply, depress prices
Middle Eastern crude oil prices are likely to fall if the Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday following the U.S.-Iran
June 18, 2026
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Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely
Average US gas price drops below $4 - barely
June 18, 2026
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US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks
The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their
June 17, 2026
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What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?
When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face an
June 18, 2026
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Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?
Does Trump’s understanding with Iran count as a ‘deal’?
June 18, 2026
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US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text
US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text
June 17, 2026
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US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments
US officials downplay text of the Iran agreement, saying it doesn’t account for back-channel commitments
June 17, 2026
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US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be public soon, permanent truce still awaits negotiation
Details began to emerge on Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East,
June 16, 2026
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Oil prices tumble again on US-Iran deal; S&P 500 falls
Oil prices fell more than 5% on Tuesday, extending this week's losses on hopes a U.S.-Iran deal to end the Middle East
June 16, 2026
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Oil prices fall 5% to 3-month low on hopes Strait of Hormuz will open
Oil prices fell about 5% for a second day in a row to a three-month low on Tuesday as details emerged of an interim deal to end the war in the Middle
June 16, 2026
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White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality
The White House has informed supporters that President Donald Trump has accomplished his goals in the war with Iran despite the details of an initial agreement remaining unclear
June 17, 2026
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The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine
Group of Seven leaders are meeting for talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative deal with Iran
June 16, 2026
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Oil prices fall 4% to three-month low on hopes interim US-Iran deal will reopen Hormuz
Oil prices fell about 4% to a fresh three-month low on Tuesday on hopes the U.S. and Iran will agree to end the war and allow oil to flow through the
June 16, 2026
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German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz
June 16, 2026
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The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf
The United States military has overseen scores of secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers to keep Gulf
June 16, 2026
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G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement
G7 leaders — and the rest of the world — wait for clarity on US-Iran agreement
June 16, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT
Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the U.S.-Iran peace deal is "material", the CEO of Japan's Mitsui O.S.K.
June 16, 2026
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U.S. gasoline slips below $4 a gallon for first time since April
U.S. average retail gasoline prices dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since mid-April, as optimism grew that a preliminary deal between the U.S.
June 16, 2026
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Trading Day: US-Iran war halted - now what?
U.S. stocks rallied on Monday and crude prices dropped after the U.S. and Iran announced they have reached a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of
June 16, 2026
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Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks
The Trump administration and Iran's leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a
June 16, 2026
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Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war
Stock markets rallied worldwide, and oil prices eased after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again
June 15, 2026
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Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran has been agreed and the test of the deal will be released sometime after a formal signing on Friday.
June 15, 2026
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Citi cuts Brent forecasts as U.S.-Iran MoU points to Strait of Hormuz flow normalization
Citi on Monday cut its average Brent crude forecasts to $75 and $70 per barrel for the third and fourth quarters of 2026, respectively, citing expectations that the Strait of
June 16, 2026
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Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
President Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran
June 15, 2026
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U.S. officials say Iran pact signed, Hormuz traffic will rise significantly
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to end a near four-month war, senior U.S. officials said on
June 15, 2026
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Oil settles at three-month low after Trump says deal signed to end Iran war
Oil prices settled down $4 a barrel to a three-month low on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have signed a
June 15, 2026
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Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow
The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy
June 15, 2026
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Trump says ships carrying oil are moving out of Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that many ships loaded with oil are starting to move out of the Strait of Hormuz.
June 15, 2026
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Europe's STOXX 600 ends at record high as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment
Europe's STOXX 600 hit a record high on Monday, boosted by a relief rally across most sectors after the United States and Iran
June 15, 2026
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Global shippers cautious on Hormuz transit despite US-Iran deal
Shippers in Asia and Europe said confidence in resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz could
June 15, 2026
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Vance says funds won't be transferred to Iran in exchange for signing deal to halt war
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June 15, 2026