Geo-Political
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Nasdaq Gains on Possible Iranian Uranium Enrichment Limitations
According to Reuters, a Senior Iranian Official signalled that ‘Iran is ready to discuss limitations on its uranium enrichment.’ After…
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More Geo-Political Risks Emerge While Central Bank Decisions Come Thick And Fast
Oil prices rising mildly this morning, even though reports have stated that President Trump has approved of plans to attack…
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According to Trump, Iran Very Close To Nuclear Weapon
European stock indices declined sharply amid growing geopolitical tensions, with Germany’s DAX down 1.0%, France’s CAC 40 off 0.8%, and…
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China refuses to approve exports of specific rare earth metals used in US weapon systems
The question of military-use rare earth exports is unresolved, and more. Supply disruptions in recent months have come just as…
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Israeli media, says Iranian attacks on Tel Aviv, Haifa heaviest barrage since war began
Iran’s most recent wave of missiles fired at Israel: Israel has detected another wave of ballistic missiles launched from Iran…
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‘Unprecedented’ number of US Air Force aerial refueling tankers heading toward Europe
This could be an escalation sign (d’uh) A large-scale military airlift seems to be in progress, with an unusually high…
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USD/INR edges higher amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan
Indian Rupee softens in Wednesday’s Asian trading hours. Heightened tensions between India and Pakistan weigh on the INR. Traders await…
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China Imposes Additional Tariffs on U.S. Goods
The Minister of Finance of the People’s Republic of China announced that, starting April 12, a new, higher tariff rate…
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EU Announces €21 billion in Tariffs on U.S. Goods as Trade War Escalates
The European Union approved retaliatory tariffs on €21 billion ($23.2 billion) of American goods in response to President Donald Trump’s…
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The VIX Surges 6.3% Amid Panic Sell-off Ahead of Wall Street Open
The futures on CBOE VIX index (VIX) surges almost 7% as US500 drops 1.8% on fears that trade war between…
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