US home sales drop as mortgage rates rise
US home sales fell to June lows as rising mortgage rates, driven by Iran-linked energy shocks, hurt affordability and suppress demand.
European physical oil prices surge toward $150 as US Iran blockade jolts supply fears
European physical oil nears $150/barrel as US Iran blockade sparks supply fears, outpacing futures and signaling a real energy security shock.
Yen weakens toward 160 per dollar as oil surge and geopolitical tensions limit BOJ policy flexibility
Yen nears 160 per dollar as oil surge and tensions strain BOJ policy, raising intervention risks and complicating inflation-growth balance.
US threatens 50% tariffs on China over Iran support as tensions expand beyond energy into trade
US threatens 50% tariffs on all Chinese exports if China aids Iran militarily, escalating tensions from energy to global trade.
Aluminum hits over 4-year high as supply disruptions outweigh demand concerns amid energy crisis
Aluminum prices hit a 4-year high due to Gulf supply disruptions and energy crisis, outweighing weak global demand concerns.
European gas prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate and supply fears intensify
European gas prices surged 12% as Middle East tensions and a US naval blockade raised fears of disrupted global energy supply.
India inflation rises to 3.4% as energy shock from Iran war begins feeding into prices
India's inflation rose to 3.4% in March, driven by higher energy costs from the Iran war, but remains within the RBI's target range.
Hormuz blockade risks triggering worst global energy crisis as oil surges and supply chains fracture
US Hormuz blockade sparks oil surge, supply chain woes, and fears of worst global energy crisis, with risks of $150 oil and wider geopolitical fallout
Oil surges above $100 as US imposes blockade on Iranian ports, triggering global supply shock fears
Oil tops $100 as US blocks Iranian ports, sparking supply shock fears; gold drops as markets brace for inflation and trade disruption.
US – Australia $600M rare earths push targets supply chain security as global competition intensifies
US and Australia offer $600M for rare earths refinery to boost supply chain security and reduce reliance on China.
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