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Oil Surges on Renewed Iran Strikes

Oil prices surged to two-week highs after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and threats to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Monetary policy: Fed minutes show the US central bank's growing concerns about inflation

Under its new boss Kevin Warsh, the Fed is focusing on combating inflation and is removing signals for possible easing of monetary policy.

IMF Downgrades Global Economic Growth Forecast To 3% Amid Iran War

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its 2026 global economic growth forecast to 3%, down from 3.5% posted in 2025 with the impact of the Iran war expected to negate gains made by the ongoing AI boom. According to the IMF, oil prices will average ~32% higher in the current year compared to the previous year while global consumer prices are set to jump 4.7%, halting two years of cooling inflation. However, the AI investment boom is expected to provide one of the few bright spots,

ADB lowers Asian growth forecast as energy shock hits Philippines

Taiwan offshore wind projects face inflation headwinds

Fed officials were split on direction of interest rates at last meeting, minutes show

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its June 16-17 meeting.

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026

Value factor as a return booster?

Hello everyone, I'm currently reading up on factor investing and would like to get your opinion on a potential strategy expansion. The common mantra here in the forum or as with Finanzfluss/Finanztip is usually: “Keep it simple” via MSCI World + EM or directly as a one-ETF solution via the FTSE All-World. This is absolutely solid as a forecast-free basic investment, but I wonder whether performance is being left behind here. Specifically, I got the iShares Ed

What will happen to the stock market if the iran war drags on for years?

If the war in iran keeps on going on, the price of oil will never go down and prices of everything will skyrocket. Can this drag the stock market into a correction or possibly a crash? We already see how fragile the economy is with very low jobs numbers and the s&p 500 being carried by the ai hype so im concerned this can be the last tipping point that breaks everything. Im not saying we shouldn’t invest but im saying its a big concern not many are speaking of because everytime theres good news

Help GPS resiliency against Russia with this one simple change

GPS vulnerability is a serious national security issue and many federal departments have a role. But if this is everyone’s responsibility, no one is responsible.

The US military is not organized for cyber war

Too much of this debate treats a new service as a judgment on Cyber Command’s performance. It is not.

Wall Street: Escalation in Iran drives oil, weighs on bonds and increases yields

Market observers believe a diplomatic solution is more likely. But the uncertainty has its consequences. And: New information on Fed interest rates.

The American Dream is missing one key ingredient, says Harvard happiness expert: Without it, 'life is pretty grim'

Only 35% of U.S. adults define the American Dream as being part of a community. But one cannot thrive without the people around them, say experts.

Trade Republic: The legal dispute over super interest rates is over

Consumer advocates warned Trade Republic because of its popular interest rate offer. Now there is a comparison – at the expense of the neobroker.

Iran war will leave an inflation scar on the U.S. through 2027, IMF says

The conflict with Iran hasn’t hurt the U.S. and global economies as much as expected, but it will leave a lasting legacy: Another bout of high inflation that won’t disappear quickly.

German economy: IMF expects even weaker growth in Germany

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is leading to high fuel prices and rising inflation. The International Monetary Fund is therefore once again lowering its expectations for Germany.

How Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US

Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire.

Beijing slams Manila over South China Sea claims ahead of 2016 Hague anniversary

Beijing has issued a lengthy critique of the Philippines’ territorial claims in the South China Sea, condemning its actions as “unlawful” expansions that pose a “grave threat” to the post-war global order. Wednesday’s report by a Ministry of Natural Resources think tank – its third within days – marks the latest move in China’s campaign to reinforce its position in the disputed waters. The push underlines Beijing’s rejection of the Philippines’ stance just days before the 10th anniversary of a..

Fed meeting minutes to show 'family fight' over rates. The squabble could drag on for a while

There have been few instances over the past 35 years or so when the Fed has only made one rate move, be it up or down.

Dax: Ceasefire in the Iran war is probably over – Dax is buckling

The renewed tensions between Iran and the USA are causing the Dax to fall. Oil prices rise, inflation worries return.

Kevin Warsh plans to stop scripting the Fed’s next moves. It could trigger a wild ride for traders.

James Bullard, a former president of the St. Louis Federal Reserve, said Fed Chair Kevin Warsh could decide on policy changes without signaling to the market first, sparking volatility

How would you live a "boring" life for a few months to build up savings?

Half of 2026 has passed, and apart from some necessary extra expenses, I feel that there has been quite some lifestyle inflation for me that has resulted in me growing my savings by only about 1500€ over these 6 months. And more than 500 of it came from stocks growing anyway. Not only have I taken (past and upcoming in August) about 25 days of holidays in total, I have also splurged a bit on experiences and nice things, apart from going out etc. After my holiday in August, I'd like to return to

Indonesia-India BrahMos deal buys Jakarta conflict insurance

Indonesia has become the third Southeast Asian nation – after Vietnam and the Philippines – to buy the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system jointly developed by India and Russia. Analysts say the missiles will play a vital role in protecting Indonesia’s strategic waterways from becoming collateral damage in the event of a future great-power conflict. The deal was signed on Tuesday during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day state visit to Indonesia, during which he held bilateral.

Bahrain and Kuwait Restore Power After Iranian Attacks

Kuwait and Bahrain have started to restore power to residential areas following Iranian strikes on the two Gulf nations in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran in the latest conflagration in the Middle East that threatens to unravel the fragile truce. The fresh escalation of tensions also threatens the memorandum of understanding under which the U.S. and Iran committed to negotiations for a peace deal by the end of August, Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. to lift its blockade in

Pre-FOMC Minutes Market Snapshot: VIX Spikes, Precious Metals Hold Strong, DXY Pauses. What are you pricing in?

Hey guys, ​Just wanted to do a quick pre-FOMC minutes market check. Multi-asset setup is looking pretty interesting ahead of the release today. Here is where things stand right now: ​Gold (XAU): 4,119.29 (+0.45%) - strong defense here, showing some good relative strength. ​Silver (XAG): 60.55 (+1.14%) - outperforming gold today. ​Brent Crude: 76.48 (+1.53%) - catching a bid despite the broader deflation worries. ​DXY: 101.03 (-0.08%) - completely flat, waiting for direction. ​VIX: 16.14 (+3.73%)

Style question: Today there is a crushed pea in the sisal bed

A beautiful carpet looks good in every home. But does it also belong where people eat, crumble and spill? The pros and cons.

Philippine president backs defence chief over China sanctions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has broken his silence on China’s sanctions against his defence chief, in remarks seen as a closing of ranks that could complicate diplomacy between Manila and Beijing in the near term. Observers say the president’s public backing of outspoken Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro amounts to a “good cop, bad cop” approach that signals Manila’s resolve and may strengthen defence cooperation with its allies. Speaking to reporters in Vancouver over the...

In Philippines, solar power becomes ‘practical necessity’ as energy costs soar

Joab Jorge runs Dream Latte Cafe, a speciality coffee shop and small-batch roastery, with his mother Ces out of their old ancestral home in Pilar, a town in Bataan province some 180km (112 miles) northwest of Manila. Rising electricity costs and frequent blackouts have put a strain on the business, which has already had to raise prices by 10 per cent to cover higher costs for goods and imported coffee beans since the energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February. The

Hong Kong universities snap up office and retail sites amid classroom crunch

At least six universities in Hong Kong have moved into office buildings or shopping centres over the past three years as classroom space has tightened amid rising non-local enrolment, according to the latest data. Among them is the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), which spent HK$345.4 million (US$44 million) in 2025 to acquire a 31,410 sq ft campus in Admiralty for its business school teaching centre. The university unveiled the centre on Tuesday on the fourth floor of...

Kalshi traders see slim odds U.S. government will take a stake in OpenAI this year

Traders on the prediction markets platform see a less than 30% likelihood the federal government will take a stake in AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI.