Iran launches Hormuz toll system, exempts Russian vessels, accepts Bitcoin for payment
Iran has begun charging vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, exempting Russian ships and giving China preferential terms. The tolls…
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Saudi Arabia Pauses Houthi Airstrikes, Reopens Oman-Brokered Talks as Red Sea Shipping Threat Eases
Saudi Arabia has paused its airstrike campaign against Houthi forces in Yemen and reopened talks through Oman, defusing for now…
Philadelphia Fed’s Paulson Says Current Rate Range Is Enough to Curb Inflation
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson says the central bank's current 3.5%-3.75% rate range is enough to pull inflation back toward…
US manufacturing hits fastest expansion pace since 2022 as Trump policies drive industrial rebound
The ISM manufacturing index rose to 55.6 in July 2026, its highest level since May 2022 and a seventh straight…
Syria offers to cut Russian oil imports in bid for US sanctions relief
Syria has told Washington it is ready to sharply cut its purchases of Russian crude oil, an offer meant to…
