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US Stocks Post Largest Outflows in Over Three Months, BofA Says
US stocks see largest outflows in over three months, signaling waning investor confidence.
China steps up claims over sea east of Taiwan
China escalates maritime claims east of Taiwan, challenging Japan-Philippines border talks.
Oman walks a diplomatic tightrope over Strait of Hormuz fees, creating a ‘blind spot’ for markets
Oman's strategic ambiguity over possible Strait of Hormuz fees raises oil supply disruption risks.
Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel
Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel plans.
Qatar LNG Ship Traffic Through Hormuz Resumes After Brief Pause
Qatar resumes LNG tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz after brief pause, easing supply fears.
China Urges ‘Unimpeded Passage’ of Hormuz as Fee Chatter Mounts
China urges free passage through Strait of Hormuz amid reports of potential fees to Iran and Oman.
Euro-Zone Business Activity Revised Up to Stagnation for June
Euro-zone business activity revised up to stagnation in June, better than initial contraction estimate.
The Race to Rescue 8,000 Sailors Still Stranded Behind Hormuz
Thousands of sailors stranded near Strait of Hormuz, risking oil supply disruption.
Food Prices Ease in June as Focus Shifts From War to Crops
Global food prices ease due to US-Iran ceasefire, reducing supply chain disruption fears.
Brent to slide as low as $60 a barrel by Christmas, forecasts Citi
Citi forecasts Brent crude could fall to $60/barrel by Christmas, citing US-Iran ceasefire incentives.
AI Boom Cements HK's Role as Gateway to China | The China Show | 7/3/2026
AI boom strengthens Hong Kong's role as China's gateway, boosting tech and financial links.
TotalEnergies Offers Iraqi Oil to Asian Buyers as Supply Swells
TotalEnergies offers Iraqi crude to Asia, adding to oversupplied market.