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Trump Halts Iran Strike Pending Peace Deal; Global Markets Remain Volatile
President Trump has paused a planned military strike on Iran following requests from regional allies, as the 80-day conflict continues to impact global oil prices and maritime security.
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Indian Markets Plummet as Geopolitical Tensions Over Iran Trigger Oil Price Surge
Indian equities saw a sharp decline on May 18, 2026, as Nifty 50 breached the 23,400 support level following heightened geopolitical warnings from the U.S. toward Iran.
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Tehran Submits 14-Point Proposal as US-Iran Tensions Peak
Iran has delivered a 14-point response to a US peace proposal, even as President Trump expresses skepticism and the US maintains a naval blockade.
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Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady Amid Geopolitical Volatility
The Bank of Canada opted to keep rates steady at 2.25%, addressing global conflicts and domestic fiscal shifts while monitoring inflation trends.
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Dow Jones Slips as Energy Costs and Fed Policy Loom Large
The Dow Jones Industrial Average faces downward pressure as geopolitical tensions drive oil prices higher and investors await a pivotal Federal Reserve decision.
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Iran Economy Faces Collapse Amidst Stalled U.S. Talks
As U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks stall in Islamabad, Iran’s domestic economy spirals toward collapse due to a naval blockade and widespread infrastructure damage.
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UAE Announces Exit From OPEC Amid Regional Energy Crisis
The United Arab Emirates will officially withdraw from OPEC this week, citing a need for policy agility as the conflict with Iran restricts global oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Global Oil Markets Face New Volatility as Hormuz Tensions Flare
Crude oil prices have surged as the U.S.-Iran standoff intensifies, threatening global energy supply chains and putting pressure on import-reliant economies.
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Global Oil Markets Brace for Volatility as Hormuz Standoff Deepens
Crude oil prices spiked as a U.S.-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz intensifies, threatening global energy stability and household transport costs.
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Hormuz ‘Open’? Iran’s Shift and Armenia’s Energy Lifeline
Iran’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open’ raises hopes and questions. What does this mean for global trade and Armenia’s energy security?.
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Middle East Oil Output Plummets Amid Iran War, IEA Warns of Demand Destruction
Global oil demand forecasts are slashed as the US-Israel war on Iran disrupts supply and triggers a 27% drop in OPEC production, with prices nearing $100.
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Markets Brace as Bitcoin Nears $75K Amid Oil Volatility
Bitcoin surges toward $75,000 as global markets react to energy supply fears and persistent tensions in the Middle East following the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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US Energy Secretary: Oil Prices to Peak Amid Hormuz Strait Conflict
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicts oil prices will peak in the coming weeks due to ongoing conflict impacting the Strait of Hormuz. Prices are expected to gradually decrease once the conflict resolves.
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Dow Futures Waver as U.S. Navy Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade
U.S. stock futures remain volatile as the U.S. Navy begins an active blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of peace negotiations with Iran.
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BSE Sensex Plummets 1,600 Points as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Looms
Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz sent Brent crude prices surging above $102 a barrel.