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Oil Slips With Fresh Iran Deal Hopes, Hormuz Watch Back in Focus

Oil Slips With Fresh Iran Deal Hopes, Hormuz Watch Back in Focus

Oil prices fell about 4% Wednesday after Iranian state TV reported a draft U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent to $95.59 a barrel and U.S. crude to $88.91. The White House called the report “complete fabrication.” Shipping traffic through Hormuz remains far below pre-war levels. Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India are cutting domestic flights, citing high fuel costs.
27 May 2026
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Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

Hang Seng slips as tech drags again, while chip and AI names buck the trend in Hong Kong

The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.29% in Hong Kong on Friday, pressured by losses in shipping, casino, and healthcare stocks. Ctrip shares plunged 19% the previous day after news of a China antitrust probe, rattling investors. Semiconductor stocks rose, with Hua Hong Semiconductor up 7.39%. Mainland investors sold about HK$600 million in Hong Kong shares via Stock Connect.
16 January 2026
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  • US Futures Rise as US-Iran Peace Talks Set to Resume
    June 28, 2026, 6:54 PM EDT. US equity futures rose following reports that the United States and Iran have eased tensions, averting potential conflict escalation. This development supports the fragile ceasefire integral to ongoing peace negotiations. Investors reacted positively, seeing reduced geopolitical risk ahead.

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IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

29 June 2026
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.
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