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Trump Demands Iran Compensation for Attacks in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza
President Trump said Iran should be held responsible for damage and deaths in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza, adding to earlier calls for compensation over decades of attacks linked to Tehran.
Trump says Iran talks stalled over Strait of Hormuz blockade, fuel costs climb
President Trump stated that negotiations remain deadlocked due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has already pushed fuel prices higher. He has alternated between military threats and a preference for economic pressure.
Trump Demands Iran Compensation for Decades of Attacks in Any Peace Deal
Former President Trump stated he will require compensation from Iran for decades of attacks, including the USS Cole bombing, as a condition of any peace agreement, while Iran seeks its own compensation for recent military conflict.
Trump Seeks Compensation from Iran for Attacks and Protest Deaths
President Trump demanded Iran pay compensation for Americans killed in Iranian-backed attacks and for hundreds of thousands of protesters killed in Iran, linking the demand to future negotiations.
Fed Governor Warsh Completes Divestiture of $100M in Holdings, Including Crypto
Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh has completed the sale of all assets required under his ethics agreement. His previous disclosure showed over $100 million in investments spanning crypto and AI.
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Drops Below 300M Barrels, First Time Since 1983
Crude oil inventories in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 6.1 million barrels last week to 298.7 million barrels, the lowest level in over 40 years.
Global Tech Funds Hit Record $131B Inflows YTD, Surpassing 2025 Full-Year High
Global technology funds have drawn a record $131 billion in inflows so far in 2025, already eclipsing the previous annual all-time high by roughly $50 billion, while US equity funds also track toward a historic annual total.
TD Securities Sees Sideways US Growth, Sticky Inflation Keeping Fed on Hold
TD Securities economists expect US output growth to move sideways in 2026 as lingering oil shock and Iran-related risks keep the Federal Reserve on hold.
Oil and Gold: Key Data to Drive Prices This Week
Upcoming economic releases are expected to be the primary catalysts for USOIL and XAUUSD in the near term.
IG emerging markets head Paul Stevens moves to NinjaTrader
Paul Stevens, IG Group's former head of emerging markets, has joined futures-focused brokerage NinjaTrader as Regional Director, Rest of World.
Over 40% of US private-sector workers lack retirement plans, data shows
43% of private-sector workers aged 34–44 have no retirement plan, with similar figures for older age groups, highlighting a persistent retirement savings gap in the United States.
Gold Capped Below $4,400 as CTAs Unwind, TD Securities Reports
Gold is holding gains after weaker U.S. jobs data, but CTA selling is limiting the upside below $4,400, according to TD Securities.
WTI Crude Jumps Over 3% as Iran Sets Strait of Hormuz Conditions
West Texas Intermediate rallied over 3% to near $78.80 on Monday after Iran set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, keeping supply concerns alive.
U.S. Stocks Edge Lower at Open; S&P 500 Down 0.03%
The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Composite all posted minor losses at the opening bell, with declines of less than 0.05% across the board.
Women Now Hold More US Payroll Jobs Than Men, a Rare Shift
For only the third time in history, women hold more payroll jobs than men in the United States, a shift that could impact consumer spending and labor dynamics.
Oil Prices Hold Firm on Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Oil prices remain underpinned by geopolitical risk centered on the Strait of Hormuz, as US-Iran talks keep markets on edge, according to ING analysts.
U.S. Monitors BOJ’s September Rate Hike Signals
The U.S. is watching BOJ Governor Ueda’s comments on a potential September rate increase, which may shape yen and bond market expectations.
Weak US Jobs Data Cuts Urgency for September Fed Hike, Rabobank Says
Rabobank’s Bas van Geffen notes that softer Nonfarm Payrolls and a shrinking labor supply have reduced the pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates in September.
Copper Shifted to Policy-Driven Trade as Tariffs Reshape COMEX-LME Spread
Societe Generale analysts state copper has become a policy-driven market as Section 232 tariffs alter the COMEX-LME arbitrage spread.
Iran Requires President's Approval to Block Digital Businesses
Iranian executive agencies can no longer independently block or restrict online platforms and digital businesses; such decisions must now receive President Masoud Pezeshkian’s approval.
Gold Steady After Rally, Fed Rate Path and Mideast in Focus
Gold prices held firm on Monday as traders assessed the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook and Middle East tensions following last week's strong rally.
Central bank buying lifts spot gold above $4,320 as PBoC adds 640koz in March
Spot gold extended its rally above $4,320/oz after the People’s Bank of China added 640,000 troy ounces to its reserves, marking 21 consecutive months of accumulation.
Oil Breaks Out as Strait of Hormuz Risk Keeps Bulls in Play
WTI crude oil prices started the week firmer, breaking out of a corrective Elliott Wave pattern as geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz support bullish sentiment.
UK Markets Stabilize as Economic Data Beats and Fiscal Fears Ease
Gilt markets have steadied, with investors focusing on a mildly optimistic flow of UK economic releases, while earlier worries over Burnham’s fiscal outlook are receding.