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Canada Warns Iranian Conscripts IRGC Service May Threaten Residency
Iranian men who completed compulsory service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fear they and their families could lose the right to remain in Canada after letters warned the mandatory stint may be viewed as membership in a terrorist organization.
Thailand GDP growth slows to 1.9% in Q2 2026
Thailand's real GDP growth eased to 1.9% year-on-year in Q2 2026 from 2.8% in Q1, according to DBS Group Research.
Silver Falls 1.25% as XAG/USD Drops to $64.97
Silver prices declined on Tuesday, with XAG/USD trading at $64.97 per troy ounce, down 1.25% from $65.79 according to FXStreet data.
Iran Parliament Speaker Vows Retaliation After Minab Deaths
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said Tehran will not overlook the deaths in Minab and pledged to repel aggression and punish the aggressor.
US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Since 2007 at 5.33%
US Treasury yields are climbing across the curve, with the 30-year bond yield reaching 5.33%, the highest since 2007. Fiscal concerns and doubts over Fed independence are driving the move.
Brent Extends Rally Above $91 on Geopolitical Risk
Brent crude has climbed above $91 per barrel, supported by geopolitical risks and supply concerns, according to ING strategists.
Gold Pulls Back After Failing to Clear Resistance
Gold gave back some of its Monday gains after another failed attempt to move above a temporary ceiling, with Middle East tensions and Fed rate uncertainty in focus.
Greece’s scientist return push stalls after program fiasco
An ambitious Greek effort to reverse the brain drain triggered by the financial crisis has stalled after the program fell into disarray.
Gold-Backed Stablecoins Gain Attention as Gold Demand Stays Strong
Gold’s 2026 rally is drawing attention toward gold-backed stablecoins, while real yields and geopolitical uncertainty continue to support traditional gold demand.
US Army to Extend Contractor Deal for Bradley and M88 Parts
The US Army plans to bypass competitive bidding and extend its current contractor agreement to keep Bradley and M88 recovery vehicle work moving, including scarce parts and Ukrainian mechanic training.
US Army Says Bradley Repairs Hit by Older Parts Shortages
The US Army Contracting Command says the tightest supply constraints are in older, hard-to-find Bradley components, forcing a phased repair approach and delays for Ukraine on non-essential parts.
Bradleys Bound for Ukraine Missing Critical Parts, Documents Show
US government documents indicate Ukraine is set to receive Bradley fighting vehicles that lack key components because of a spare-parts shortage.
Taiwan to Pay Every Resident TWD 10,000 as AI Boom Lifts Revenue
Taiwan's president announced a universal cash handout of TWD 10,000 (about $314) and a TWD 235.7 billion budget expansion, citing stronger government revenue from AI-linked growth.
10-Year US Treasury Yield Clears 0.786 Arc, Eyes 100% Arc
Arc Cycle Analysis on the weekly chart shows the 10-year US Treasury yield has broken above the 0.786 Arc boundary and is progressing toward the 1.0 Arc, implying further upside.
UK unemployment holds at 4.9% in June, above 4.8% forecast
The UK ILO unemployment rate stayed at 4.9% in the three months to June, matching the prior reading but coming in above the 4.8% consensus.
Foreign Tourism Keeps Growing in Central and Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe is seeing continued growth in foreign tourism as the holiday season remains in full swing past mid-August.
Hormuz vessel strike, rising JGB and UST yields set cautious Asia tone
The first Hormuz vessel strike in 10 days and continued US-Korea pressure talks frame a cautious Asia session, while JGB and UST yields rise and Chinese yields fall on weak data.
US debt interest burden seen as growing fiscal threat
Publicly held US debt is projected to rise from 101% of GDP in 2026 to 120% by 2036, leaving more federal revenue consumed by interest costs.
WTI crude holds near two-week high above $84 and key Fibonacci support
West Texas Intermediate is in a bullish consolidation around $84.20 after touching its strongest level in more than two weeks during Asian trading.
Gold slips as oil inflation risks and US-Iran tensions lift dollar
Gold attracted sellers on Tuesday after an early Asian uptick, with a stronger dollar pressured by oil-driven inflation concerns and US-Iran tensions.
Gold pulls back toward $4,400 after testing three-day high near $4,450
XAU/USD retreated to the $4,400 area after touching a three-day high just below $4,450 early Tuesday.
Trump Favors Hormuz Territory Idea, Says Oil Prices Will Keep Falling
President Trump said he likes the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz a territory, claiming total US control over it, and added that oil prices are coming down and will continue to decline.
Silver Falls Toward $65.50 as US-Iran Peace Uncertainty Lingers
Silver (XAG/USD) eased toward $65.50 after two days of gains, with US-Iran peace uncertainty cited as a drag.
Oman-Iran talks on Hormuz shipping progress: WSJ
Oman-Iran discussions aimed at increasing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are progressing, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.