Wealth funds, central banks turn to energy assets amid geopolitical volatility
An Invesco survey showed financial entities focusing on diversification and investment portfolios that can 'take a hit and still hold it together'...
Tag : Iran War
Boost for Iranian oil industry as US issues sweeping rollback of sanctions
The 60-day waiver, known as "General License X", has permitted Iran to produce, sell and transport crude oil and energy products till August 21...
Oman posts USD 31.5 million budget deficit in 2025, says report
As per the ministry, the deficit was 26% lower than the budgeted deficit of OMR 620 million (USD 1.61 billion), primarily due to higher energy revenues...
Despite geopolitical disruptions, OPEC sticks to robust oil demand outlook
OPEC has steadily increased its long-term oil demand forecast since the COVID-19 pandemic, which in 2020 had prompted a demand contraction...
Fed keeps rates unchanged, Warsh to review central bank’s “working pattern”
With inflation running at an above-target 3.8% and uncertainty surrounding the Iran deal, Fed's rate-setting committee unanimously decided to keep rates steady...
Japan looks to deepen trade ties with Latin America, France
Through the pact with the Latin America-based Mercosur bloc, Japan hopes to expand market access for automobiles and other products...
US-Iran peace deal: Shipping industry remains cautious on Hormuz front
The Strait of Hormuz blockade severely disrupted cargo movement across the Middle East, with many vessels being unable to enter or leave the Gulf...
Retail trading in US witnessing Gen-Z boom, says Nasdaq
As per Nasdaq, a third of Gen-Z investors are starting their investment journey before graduating from university or in early adulthood...
US-Iran deal: Dollar touches 10-day low as markets cheer end of conflict
The Australian dollar, meanwhile, was down 0.3% at USD 0.705, holding to its losses as the Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged...
Gold edges higher on Iran-US peace deal, all eyes on Fed now
Traders have scaled back expectations for a Fed rate hike in December 2026 to 57% from last week's 70%, after the conclusion of the preliminary Iran peace deal...