Brent crude prices fell to about $108 per barrel on October 19, 2026, after hitting a…
Tag: Geopolitical Tensions
UK Profit Warnings Hit Two-Year High Amid Geopolitical Costs
Profit warnings from UK-listed companies rose to 65 in the third quarter. This is the highest…
US Cuts South Korea Military Drills by Six Days
South Korea's annual military exercises with the United States will be shortened by six days at…
US Imposes Sanctions on ICC President and Senior Prosecutor
The United States has imposed sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and…
Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz; Crew Member Injured
A vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile on Wednesday.…
China Cuts US Treasury Holdings to 18-Year Low in June
China reduced its holdings of US Treasuries to $633.4 billion in June. This is the lowest…
US-Iran Peace Deal Expires Amid Ongoing Tensions
The June 17 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran expired on Monday.…
Caspian Pipeline Shuts Down After Black Sea Drone Attacks
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has shut down operations again following drone attacks on two tankers…
US Sanctions Target Iran’s Economy Amid Ongoing Tensions
As the United States intensifies its economic pressure on Iran, senior officials believe that sanctions may…
Oil Prices Remain Elevated Amid US-Iran Tensions and Risks
Oil prices are unlikely to fall to the $70-$75 range without a formal US-Iran framework addressing…