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Macro · 1 week ago Saudi Arabia Shifts Oil Exports to Strait of Hormuz After Pipeline Attack Following drone strikes that disabled the East-West Crude Oil Pipeline, Saudi Arabia is rerouting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global oil supply.

Macro · 1 week ago Federal Reserve Prepares for Possible Interest Rate Hike Under Kevin Warsh The Federal Reserve, led by Kevin Warsh, is gearing up for a potential interest rate hike, with market expectations shifting as inflation remains a concern.

Macro · 1 week ago British Pound Hits One-Month Low Amid Rising Oil Prices and Stronger Dollar The British pound fell to $1.3474, its lowest level since August 7, driven by surging oil prices and a stronger US dollar amid geopolitical tensions.

Macro · 1 week ago US Treasury Sanctions VTB Bank for Evasion of Iranian Sanctions The US Treasury has sanctioned VTB Bank, Russia's second-largest bank, for facilitating Iranian sanctions evasion, intensifying its financial isolation from the US system.

Macro · 1 week ago AI Industry Leaders Warn of Risks, Prompting Market Sell-off A warning from AI executives about unchecked development risks has led to a significant market sell-off, affecting major tech stocks.

Macro · 1 week ago Middle East Tensions Surge as Oil Prices Rise Following Gulf-Iran Talks Cancellation Oil prices have surged due to escalating tensions in the Middle East after Gulf-Iran talks were canceled, raising concerns about geopolitical stability and its impact on global oil markets.

Macro · 1 week ago Ukraine Proposes Energy Truce with Russia Amid Ongoing Conflict Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed an energy truce with Russia, contingent on reciprocal actions from Moscow, signaling a potential step towards de-escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Macro · 1 week ago U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Surpasses 5% for First Time Since October 2023 The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note has exceeded 5%, marking its highest level since October 2023, amid rising inflation concerns and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.

Macro · 1 week ago Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov to Speak at Federal Reserve Fintech Conference Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, will participate in a panel at the Federal Reserve's 10th Annual Fintech Conference, focusing on digital asset regulations alongside executives from BlackRock and Vanguard.

Macro · 1 week ago Bitcoin Faces Liquidity Pressure Ahead of US Tax Deadline and Fed Meeting As the US tax deadline approaches, Bitcoin's liquidity may be tested amid shifting cash flows and a crucial Federal Reserve meeting. Investors are bracing for potential volatility as market conditions evolve.

Macro · 1 week ago Drone Strikes Disable Saudi Oil Pipeline, Crude Prices Surge A series of drone strikes have knocked Saudi Arabia's East-West Crude Oil Pipeline offline, causing a spike in crude oil prices and raising concerns about energy supply in Europe and Asia.

Macro · 1 week ago Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind Discuss AI Safety Pact Amid Industry Concerns Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind are in talks to establish an AI safety standards body, responding to growing concerns about the rapid development of AI technologies.

Macro · 1 week ago Morgan Stanley Predicts 25 Basis-Point Rate Hike at September FOMC Meeting Morgan Stanley's Matt Hornbach anticipates a 25 basis-point interest rate hike during the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting on September 15-16, marking the first increase since July 2023.

Macro · 1 week ago Manufacturers Shift Back to China Amid Trade Tensions and Supply Chain Challenges In response to ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, several companies are reversing their decisions to relocate manufacturing away from China, citing difficulties in replicating its extensive supply chain ecosystem.

Macro · 1 week ago Middle East Conflict Drives Oil Prices and Shipping Costs Higher The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is significantly impacting oil tanker rates and global oil prices, with predictions suggesting a potential rise in crude oil values.

Macro · 1 week ago Bank of Japan Poised to Raise Interest Rates to 1.25% in September Meeting The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its policy rate to 1.25% during its upcoming meeting, marking the highest level since 1995. This decision reflects a significant shift in Japan's monetary policy amid rising inflation and a weakening yen.

Macro · 1 week ago Finland Joins France's Nuclear Deterrence Initiative Amid Rising Tensions with Russia Finland has officially joined France's nuclear deterrence initiative, enhancing European defense strategies in light of escalating tensions with Russia.

Macro · 1 week ago ECB Officials Signal Continued Rate Hikes Amid Rising Inflation Concerns European Central Bank officials Martins Kazaks and Peter Kazimir indicate that further interest rate hikes are likely as inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.3%.

Macro · 1 week ago Bank of Japan Set to Raise Interest Rates Amid Yen's Mixed Response The Bank of Japan is expected to increase its policy interest rate to 1.25% at its upcoming meeting, but the yen's reaction remains uncertain amid various market dynamics.

Macro · 1 week ago Trump Calls for Lowest Interest Rates Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting President Trump advocates for the U.S. to have the lowest interest rates globally, just before the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting. His remarks come amid rising expectations for a rate hike.