Simon Watkins Simon Watkins is a former senior FX trader and salesman, financial journalist, and best-selling author. He was Head of Forex Institutional Sales and Trading for… More Info Set us as your preferred Google source Premium Content By Simon Watkins – Jul 28, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT The U.S. has signed a landmark civilian
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TLDR Semiconductor stocks including Nvidia and AMD fell as investors questioned AI valuations Nvidia may help finance OpenAI’s $250 billion AI data centre project Coca-Cola beat earnings expectations with strong global demand PayPal topped Wall Street estimates with growth in payment volumes and profitability Falling oil prices eased inflation concerns and lifted broader market sentiment
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Oil tankers and cargo vessels remain anchored off Port Sultan Qaboos on June 21, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Elke Scholiers | Getty Images Oil prices fell after Iran reportedly said it would suspend attacks as long as a U.S. pause in hostilities remains in place, easing concerns over nearly two weeks of escalating conflict. International
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Oil prices tumbled 4% on Monday after the U.S. and Iran paused strikes over the weekend after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $3.96, or 4.1%, to $92.82 by 0329 GMT after briefly slipping
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Commercial buildings illuminated at dusk in Singapore, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore on Monday unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy for a second consecutive time, moving preemptively against a renewed oil price surge even as inflation at home stays subdued. The Monetary Authority
Global oil markets are facing growing uncertainty as oil prices may rise significantly due to increasing demand, supply concerns, geopolitical tensions, and changes in energy policies. Experts say these factors could push prices higher in the coming months, making the global energy market more unpredictable. As demand for oil continues to increase in many parts
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Sunday 26 July 2026 10:29 am | Updated: Sunday 26 July 2026 10:30 am The Bank of England is set to hold interest rates. The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates in a split vote on Thursday yet a surge in oil prices could complicate the crucial decision. The Bank’s Monetary Policy
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Donald Trump’s threats against Iran and a new wave of tariffs dominated financial markets between July 19 and July 25. Oil prices climbed as geopolitical risks increased. Meanwhile, trade measures targeting dozens of economies raised fresh concerns about inflation, corporate costs and interest rates. Here are the five Trump developments that mattered most for markets
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Kpler has pushed its expectation for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz into 2027, raising the risk of sustained higher oil prices. Matt Smith, Kpler’s director of commodity research, gave the revised timeline on CNBC. He said there is no endgame in sight after five months of conflict… https://beincrypto.com/kpler-hormuz-reopening-timeline-oil/
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The increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to as high as N1,400 per litre has sparked concerns among industry experts, who warn that the development will further deepen the economic hardship facing Nigerians. Speaking on the latest price hike, an energy law expert at the University of
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