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South Africa's central bank moves early to hike rates over Iran war Reuters

Stocks climbed to fresh records Thursday after reports of a deal between the US and Iran fanned optimism that the conflict is inching toward an end.

FTSE 100 snaps seven-day winning streak after US and Iran trade airstrikes Reuters

Prime minister says Israel is ‘squeezing Hamas’ in the enclave at the same time as escalating attacks in southern Lebanon

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says Reuters

As China’s industrial surpluses flood global markets, the EU is quietly debating whether it needs its own version of US Section 301—marking a potential shift toward more assertive trade defense tools against Beijing. The post As China’s surpluses become unbearable, the EU is edging toward its own Se

China drone maker DJI turns to independent audit in fight against US ban

China tungsten exports to Japan halve amid tightened controls

Japan hotel rates hit high on US, Europe tourists as China visitors fall

Copper jumped to a two-week high on speculation that the US and Iran are nearing a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict that has shaken global markets.