US-Iran Talks Advance Amidst Israeli Concerns, Oil Market Implications

The second round of talks between the United States and Iran, long-time adversaries, took place in Rome, confirming the meeting's location. Despite the change of venue, Oman continued to facilitate the tense discussions. Oman's foreign ministry expressed satisfaction on X, stating, "Ira…

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The Great Dilemma: The US and the Iranian Nuclear Question

Indirect talks between the US and Iran on April 12th initially generated optimism, with both sides describing the first round's outcome as constructive.  There was a glimmer of hope that the US might permit Iran to maintain its nuclear program, contingent upon uranium enrichment remaining at 3.…

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US-China tariff dispute: who will blink first?

The trade war between the world's two largest economies escalated sharply today, as China declined to agree on a deal to avert a major economic crisis involving both nations. President Trump had warned China against levying retaliatory tariffs of 34% in response to tariffs previously imposed on …

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Reciprocal tariffs accelerate the fall of crude oil prices

President Trump, ever the showman, played his tariff announcement like a master of the slow burn. He understood that a rushed reveal would lack the desired impact. Instead, he stretched out the suspense, mirroring the art of a striptease, where each deliberate removal of a layer amplifies the audie…

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Liberation Day Shakes the Globe: President Trump Unveils Sweeping Tariffs on whole world!

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing a bold new tariff regime during a White House Rose Garden event, fulfilling his campaign promise to overhaul global trade. Dubbed "Liberation Day," the announcement introduced unprecedented reciprocal ta…

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