Oil tumbles more than 10% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

Oil tumbles more than 10% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

A view reveals oil pump jacks exterior Almetyevsk within the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. Alexander Manzyuk | Reuters Oil costs tumbled Friday after Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” throughout the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, elevating hopes of easing provide disruptions. Araghchi’s comments on…

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China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations

China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations

People stroll exterior a shopping center throughout a week-long National Day vacation in Beijing on October 7, 2025. Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images China’s economic system gathered steam in the first quarter, as sturdy exports growth offset tepid home demand, although the Iran war-fueled power shock clouds growth outlook, threatening international demand. Gross…

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South Korea’s Kospi leads rebound in Asia markets as Trump says Iran war could end in weeks

South Korea’s Kospi leads rebound in Asia markets as Trump says Iran war could end in weeks

Asia-Pacific markets rebounded Wednesday after statements from U.S. President Donald Trump raised hopes that the Iran war could end quickly. On Tuesday stateside, Trump mentioned the U.S. could go away Iran in “two or three weeks,” including “We leave because there’s no reason for us to do this.” U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for May supply…

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Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks

Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks

Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), speaks throughout a press convention in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Australia’s central bank on Tuesday raised benchmark coverage rates for a second straight time, pushing them to their highest since April 2025 at 4.1%, amid sticky…

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