The price of gold fell by 0. 3% to $5,160.82 per ounce after US inflation data. A strengthening dollar and high interest rates reduce demand for the metal.
The Manhattan prosecutor confirmed the recognition of the Rodriguez administration after Maduro's removal. This is necessary to protect assets and resolve legal disputes.
The UN Security Council condemned Iran's strikes on Persian Gulf countries, which destabilize energy markets. Russia and China abstained, and Russia's alternative draft failed.
The European Commission warns of rising oil and gas prices due to the conflict. This will lead to a fall in GDP and a tough ECB policy on interest rates.
Israel plans to deploy a strategic facility on the Red Sea coast to protect shipping. The base will include early warning systems and reconnaissance UAVs.
Investors are assessing the Middle East conflict amid White House denials. High inflation and the Pentagon's aggressive tone are limiting asset growth.
The court ordered customs to automatically refund 330,000 companies. Payments do not apply to end consumers and may take several years.
Boeing has signed a contract to supply Israel with guided aerial bombs. The US State Department also approved an urgent sale of 12,000 bomb casings, bypassing Congress.
The European Union revised its decision after Georgia's commitments not to service sanctioned vessels. Kulevi Port avoided restrictions thanks to guarantees.
The Trump administration allowed India to buy Russian oil at sea due to rising prices. Valdis Dombrovskis stated that this decision is time-limited.
The euro exchange rate fell to a four-month low due to rising oil prices. Investors expect stagflation in the eurozone and are massively buying up the US dollar.
The Greek vessel Shenlong successfully navigated the dangerous strait despite the threat of Iranian attacks. Most operators still refuse to sail in the region.
NATO forces shot down an Iranian missile, the debris of which fell 150 km from Incirlik Air Base. This is the second such attack, increasing the risk of the Alliance being drawn into the war.
Satellites recorded tankers being loaded at the key terminal after the attacks. Tehran is using covert routes to maintain supply rates.
G7 finance ministers will discuss releasing up to 400 million barrels of oil due to shortages. Brent prices jumped to $120 due to the war in the region.
The Trump administration is planning a special operation to seize 441 kg of enriched uranium in Iran. This amount of material is enough to create 11 nuclear warheads.
Donald Trump demands the passage of the Save America Act with strict election rules. The package includes restrictions for transgender people and new ID requirements.
Due to the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq reduced production to 1. 8 million barrels. The shortage of tankers and storage facilities caused an energy crisis.
An explosion occurred near the US Embassy in Oslo with no casualties. Police link the attack to the war in the Middle East and are searching for those involved using drones.
An explosion occurred near the consular section of the US Embassy in Norway, with no casualties reported. Police are investigating the incident amid escalating conflict with Iran.
Alexander Stubb stated that military cooperation between Russia and Iran could become more complicated. The conflict in the Middle East could create conditions for diplomacy in Ukraine.
The US Department of Justice has released materials from the Jeffrey Epstein case, including FBI interrogation records concerning Donald Trump. In them, a woman testifies about a possible sexual incident that allegedly occurred many years ago.
The US Department of Justice has filed forfeiture complaints seeking to seize $15 million linked to an illicit Iranian oil distribution network led by Hossein Shamkhani. The network circumvented US sanctions by selling energy resources, primarily to China.
Bitcoin has lost its status as an independent asset, with its 30-day stock market correlation reaching its highest level in 2026. The cryptocurrency now reacts to bad news in the same way as stocks, which disappoints investors.
Lithuanian prosecutors have charged five individuals with terrorism on behalf of Russian intelligence after an attempt to plant incendiary devices on airplanes. An international investigation uncovered 22 individuals involved in crimes organized by Russian intelligence.
The US Treasury Department has issued a license allowing Indian companies to purchase Russian oil at sea. This is an emergency measure to compensate for fuel shortages due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Global gold prices recorded weekly losses of 3. 7% for the first time in a month due to the rising dollar and revised Fed forecasts. Investors are using gold assets for liquidity amid the stock market collapse.
The US State Department announced the restoration of diplomatic ties with Venezuela following Maduro's removal. The parties will focus on political reconciliation and ensuring a stable transition to a democratically elected government.
Chen, the founder of a leading Chinese gaming empire, is investing $2 billion in the creation of artificial intelligence that will surpass human cognitive abilities. The project focuses on artificial general intelligence (AGI) that will outpace biological intelligence.
The Pentagon has requested $12 billion from Congress by 2031 for the F-35. The funds are needed for spare parts due to the intensive use of the fighter jets in the war with Iran.
