geopolitics

EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure Reuters

Physical oil prices jump with some nearing $110 as Iran, Ukraine wars hit supply Reuters

Hedge funds have accumulated the most negative bets on the Canadian dollar in two years as the threat of American tariffs drags on the currency.

Every bull market has a recurring cast of villains. Oil shocks. Inflation. Rising bond yields. Trade wars. This week, investors had to contend with all of them at once.

Brent futures surged past $100 a barrel as the conflict in the Middle East widens and Ukraine strikes Russian infrastructure.

It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

A new use for Russia’s old playbook in Ukraine.

Private companies are making Beijing look good in the developing world.

Tanker switches Asia voyage via Suez amid Houthi warnings, owner says Reuters

Trump warns China, Russia against involvement in Iran war Reuters