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Oil’s Calm Is Over as Middle East Risks Return

Renewed U.S.-Iran strikes have revived the Middle East risk premium, lifting Brent above $76 as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slows and supply disruption fears return. Friday, July 10, 2026 The return of the Middle Eastern geopolitical risk premium has lifted global oil prices by $4 per barrel this week, with ICE Brent set to settle above $76 per barrel. Renewed US-Iran strikes pushed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz back toward a near-standstill as market concerns about continued sup

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Russian Fuel Disruptions Push Central Asia Into an Energy Crisis

Ukraine's sustained attacks on Russia's oil refineries immediately plunged Central Asian countries into energy chaos, highlighting years of short-term policy decisions that have left the region without a coordinated energy strategy and sufficient diversification to withstand major disruptions. Just this week, Ukrainian drones knocked the Omsk refinery -- one of Russia’s largest processing facilities, with an annual capacity of nearly 22 million tons of crude oil -- offline, forcing Central Asian

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The state of play with the defense budget’s various moving parts

Here’s what we’re watching for after Congress comes back in July.

Tourism: Revo bankruptcy attracts foreign hotel companies to Germany

The hotel operator Revo, which is also a franchisee of “Steigenberger”, “Ibis” and other brands, will be dismantled after filing for bankruptcy. The two renovators name the buyers.

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Avantis AVWC vs Xtrackers MSCI World Momentum

Hey everyone, looking for some feedback on a long-term set-and-forget portfolio for my kid. They have a minimum 20-year investing horizon. I’ve narrowed it down to two completely different factor strategies in the UCITS space: Avantis Global Equity UCITS ETF (AVWC) Xtrackers MSCI World Momentum UCITS ETF (X3M / XDEM) Given that this is for a child with zero emotional attachment to daily volatility and a massive runway, which factor premium would you trust more over 20+ years? submitted by /u/mak

Schwarz Digits: Rolf Schumann – Schwarz Group separates from co-head of the digital division

The dual leadership is history: Rolf Schumann is leaving Schwarz Digits with immediate effect, his co-boss Christian Müller is taking over the leadership. The group leaves many questions unanswered.

Poker for Easyjet: New flying style

The bidding war for Easyjet shows a change in the consolidation of the airline industry. They no longer organize airlines among themselves, now financial investors are sorting things out. This can be expensive for passengers.

Uber and Bolt: The taxis are staggering

The taxi industry enjoys privileges - rightly so, as taxis ensure public transport services. Pressure from competition from Uber, Bolt and Co. is still good for the industry.

Handelsblatt Live: US stock market expert Koch: “Meta’s shares continue to rise”

After the “strong comeback” of the past few days, Markus Koch reports that the tech sector is taking a breather. However, the upward trend at Meta is continuing - also driven by positive news about the Internet company's AI model.

Health: Bundestag approves Warken's health insurance reform

The draft law to restructure statutory health insurance (GKV) passed the Bundestag on Friday with the votes of the black-red coalition. Demonstrators in front of the parliament building and the opposition parties criticized the move.

New authority: Will Germany remain a paradise for money launderers?

The EU's new anti-money laundering authority launched a year ago with high expectations, but is still in the middle of being set up. What is important in the fight against crime?

Investment: AI agents from JP Morgan beat the classic 60/40 portfolio

JP Morgan Chase is testing whether artificial intelligence can independently shift capital between stocks and bonds – and the initial results are encouraging.

Eurofinance Minister: Where is the Eurogroup heading?

The Euro finance ministers are struggling for their role. Should they limit themselves to the financial and monetary policy of the euro area or set out for new horizons?

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IEA Chief Urges EU to Drop Arctic Drilling Ban

The European Union should reverse the current moratorium on drilling in the Arctic, where Norway is pushing to drill if allowed, Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has said. The EU’s moratorium on Arctic drilling was enacted in 2021 due to the bloc’s climate commitments and environmental concerns. The ban does not allow drilling in Norway’s northern parts of the Barents Sea, which is estimated to contain most of the remaining Norwegian oil and gas resou

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US Marines successfully test-fire new medium-range air defense system

U.S. Marines on Guam successfully fired the service's new Medium-Range Intercept Capability system during Exercise Valiant Shield.

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The situation at a glance: USA and Iran want to continue talking - Trump: ceasefire over

After mutual attacks by the USA and Iran, the search for a negotiated solution continues. Both sides seem ready to continue negotiating - US President Trump is now speaking out.

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The space race is on as China takes a big step toward rivaling SpaceX

A Chinese company demonstrated controlled recovery of a rocket’s bottom portion, which is critical in helping to drive down launch costs.

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Trump claims Iran wants to resume talks with US despite ceasefire breaches

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington had agreed to resume discussions with Iran despite declaring an end to the fragile truce that had halted months of conflict between the two countries. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks’. We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The remarks underscored the increasingly contradictory state of...

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Pentagon picks Lockheed, nLIGHT for laser defense project

Separately, MBDA and Rheinmetall were selected to develop a laser weapon system for the German Navy.

Half of small-business owners hope to sell their companies and retire in the next decade. What happens to their workers?

“It’s an American tragedy” when small businesses close up shop.

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Private chef salaries reach $300,000 as the rich seek their own Michelin stars

Demand for chefs, personal assistants, butlers, nannies, housekeepers, chauffeurs and estate managers have reached records, according to Morgan & Mallet.

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Health Minister Warken: “It gets emotional very quickly at the clinics”

Health Minister Nina Warken had to defend her austerity law until the last second. “The compromises are very good,” she says in an interview with the F.A.Z.: The financial gap has been closed and stable contribution rates are guaranteed.

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Hong Kong’s 3-year deal to host LEAP East ‘affirms’ global I&T role

Hong Kong’s role as the exclusive Asian host of the Middle East’s flagship LEAP East exhibition affirms its status as a global hub for innovation and technology (I&T), the Tourism Board has said. The Asian debut of the expo wrapped up in Hong Kong on Friday, drawing more than 25,000 visitors over three days. The city will serve as the event’s sole Asian host for the next three years. “This significant partnership not only demonstrates the global industry’s confidence in Hong Kong, but also...

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+++ Iran War +++: According to Trump, the USA is ready for talks with Iran even after the end of the ceasefire

Mediator from Qatar apparently for talks in Iran +++ Reports: Israel warned Trump about Iranian murder plot +++ The news blog.

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BOEM Explores Potential for OCS Space Launch and Recovery

'The Outer Continental Shelf presents a significant opportunity to support the future of America's space economy', Acting BOEM Director Matt Giacona said.