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Fertilizer Prices Ease as US Spring Demand Fades
Granular urea prices in New Orleans fell to $453.5 per short ton, the lowest since February, down 36% from mid-April highs. The decline is driven by a drop in seasonal demand after US farmers completed spring applications.
Trump to Meet AI Execs on Giving Americans Stake in AI Wealth
President Trump says he will soon meet with top AI executives to discuss plans to give Americans a stake in AI companies' wealth, claiming it will make the public very rich.
US Hiring Rate Drops to Second-Lowest Since Pandemic, Conflicting with Strong Jobs Reports
The US hiring rate fell to 3.2% in April, the second-lowest since the pandemic, while JOLTs and the May jobs report both beat expectations, creating conflicting signals in the labor market.
Iran Launches Drone Operation Against US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain
Iran's military announced a drone operation targeting the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, citing retaliation for US strikes in southern Iran.
WTI Oil Rises to Near $91 as US Strikes Continue Against Iran
WTI crude oil extends gains for a second day, trading around $90.70 during Asian hours as US military strikes against Iran persist.
Japan’s Weekly Capital Flows: Foreign Bond Buying Turns Negative
Japan's weekly order flows showed a shift in foreign bond investment, with net selling of ¥1,038.5B against a previous net buying, while Japanese investors increased foreign bond purchases.
US Launches Strikes on Multiple Targets in Iran After Trump Threatens 'Hit Them Hard'
The US Central Command announced additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran, following President Trump's vow to 'hit them hard.'
Tech Sinks as Oil Puts Fed Tail Back on Table
Wall Street faced triple headwinds: a renewed tech unwind, a geopolitical oil rally that reignites Fed concerns, and a wave of equity supply straining AI liquidity.
US leveraged ETF trading volume hits record $90bn
Trading volume in US-listed leveraged and inverse ETFs surged to $90 billion on Tuesday, an all-time high. Activity has more than tripled over the past year, signaling elevated risk appetite.
Trump Holds Situation Room Meeting on Possible Iran Strikes
President Trump is holding a White House Situation Room meeting to discuss additional possible strikes on Iran, according to Axios. Two American sources indicate he is considering a large-scale but short-term operation to pressure Iran in negotiations.
Silver Breaks Below 200-Day SMA, Targets YTD Low
Silver extended its weekly decline, breaking below the 200-day moving average and falling towards its year-to-date low.
Trump Says Secret Military Operation Secured Strait of Hormuz Oil Flow
US President Trump announced a secret military operation that helped secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing over 100 million barrels of oil to reach global markets amid ongoing regional tensions.
Trump Claims Secret US Military Mission in Strait of Hormuz Unlocked 100M Barrels of Oil
President Trump stated that he ordered a secret US military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in over 100 million barrels of crude oil successfully transiting the strategic waterway.
S&P 500 Falls Below 7,300, Erases $3 Trillion Since June High
The S&P 500 extended its losses to nearly 100 points on the day, falling below the 7,300 level. The index has now lost approximately $3 trillion in market capitalization since its peak on June 2.
Trump Threatens Heavy Iran Strikes as Tehran Defies Pressure
US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran "very hard," blaming Tehran for slow negotiations on a potential deal.
US Treasury Disrupts Iranian Military Procurement Networks
Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the department has frozen Iranian regime assets, disrupted the economy, and dismantled procurement networks supporting the Iranian military.
US Energy Secretary Wright Unaware of Oil Trump Claims Taken from Iran
US Energy Secretary Wright said he has no knowledge of the oil that President Trump claimed the US is extracting from Iran, which Trump cited as a reason US oil prices fell toward $85 per barrel.
Trump: 'I Love the Inflation' as CPI Rises to 4.2%; US Seizes Iranian Oil
President Trump commented on the latest US CPI reading of 4.2%, saying he loves the inflation, while also announcing the seizure of 22 Iranian oil ships.
Iran President Calls Trump's Infrastructure Threats a Sign of Desperation
Iranian President Pezeshkian responded to President Trump's threats to target Iranian infrastructure, calling the threats a sign of desperation and vowing national unity against any pressure.
Iran President: Threats to Infrastructure Show Desperation
Iran's president stated that targeting critical infrastructure is a sign of desperation, not strength, and that Iran will resist any pressure or threat.
WTI Crude Oil Rises 2.33% as Trump Warns Iran, EIA Reports Draw
West Texas Intermediate crude oil climbed around 2.33% to $89.40 on Wednesday, supported by geopolitical tensions after President Trump's warning to Iran and a larger-than-expected US crude stock draw reported by the EIA.
CENTCOM Disables 8 Vessels, Redirects 134 Since April 13 Blockade
US Central Command reported disabling eight non-compliant vessels, redirecting 134 compliant ships, and allowing 42 humanitarian aid vessels to pass since initiating a blockade on April 13.
US Central Command Disables Palau-Flagged Tanker in Gulf of Oman
US Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled the Palau-flagged M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman after the crew failed to comply with directions from American forces. Precision munitions were fired into the ship's engine room.
U.S. Forces Disable Second Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Amid Iran Blockade
For the second consecutive day, U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to transport oil from Iran in violation of the ongoing blockade.