Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East are fading fast. Iran says it is shifting from a defensive posture to a “fully offensive” strategy as efforts to reach a permanent end to its war with the United States ...
Global uncertainty is rising, but this time investors aren’t rushing into bonds for safety. They’re selling them. Historically, geopolitical turmoil triggered a “flight to safety,” with investors buying government bonds and pushing yields lower. But today’s conflicts threaten global energy ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the U.S. could be just days away from reaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that one of the world’s most important shipping lanes may soon return to normal. ...