Author: Global Macro News Desk

Following Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. and Iran are once again holding talks.

Donald Trump’s desire to prevent an economic disaster may have strengthened Iran’s position in the negotiations.

Iran’s high-level joint military command announced that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed, alleging that the U.S. and Israel had violated the ceasefire agreement. According to a statement cited by the Iran-based Mehr News Agency, the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to shipping traffic. Iranian military officials described the decision as a “first step” and warned that additional measures could be taken if “aggression continues.” While the statement heightened concerns regarding the Strait of Hormuz—which is of critical importance to global energy markets—a different assessment came from the U.S. side. Speaking to Fox News, U.S. Vice President J.D.…

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Donald Trump said that shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has begun to return to normal and set a 60-day deadline for a final agreement.

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Anthropic, which faces restrictions on its Mythos and Fable models, will work more closely with the White House.

FOMC statement following the decision to keep interest rates unchanged shows a significant portion of the members are in favor of a rate hike.

Newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh held his first press conference following the decision to keep interest rates unchanged.

Saudi media released a draft text of a U.S.-Iran agreement that contained provisions different from those shared by Iran.