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Oil Prices Surge 5.2% as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses; UK and US Political Turmoil Intensifies

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways Brent Crude futures surged 5.20% to settle at $78.02/bbl following President Trump’s declaration that the US-Iran ceasefire is […]

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways FOMC Minutes reveal a "hawkish hold" with a few participants favoring a rate hike in June, while staff

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump signaled a potential reversal of the ban on F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey, with

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways President Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire "over" at the NATO summit in Ankara, warning of imminent strikes and

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways NATO members are targeting a historic 5% GDP defense spending benchmark, a significant increase from the previous 2%

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways Spot gold prices plunged nearly 2% to $4,022.99/oz, hitting their lowest level since late June as hawkish Federal

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways President Trump has ordered an immediate halt to all trade with Spain, citing the NATO ally's failure to

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways President Trump signaled a willingness to accept higher oil prices as a byproduct of U.S. strikes on Iran,

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways U.S. President Donald Trump announced the lifting of all sanctions on Syria, declaring the country "stable" and a

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways Geopolitical Tensions Spike: Former President Trump signaled a major escalation against Iran, suggesting a potential blockade of the