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Why it is commodities’ turn to shine
Since the Iran conflict broke out about a month ago, the volatility of risk assets has been on full display. Global equities have whipsawed by 6 per cent since the start of the war, while dated Brent (spot price) has traded as high as about US$141 per barrel – the priciest since the 2008 financial crisis. For now, absent a clear road map towards an end to the war, hedging as a tactical investment approach – across regions and asset classes – is back in vogue. Enter commodities, which have risen 17 per cent year to date. While investors have mostly focused on oil prices as a bellwether for the war’s next ... (full story)
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From @DeItaone|Apr 7, 2026|1 commentFED'S WILLIAMS: IRAN WAR IMPACT WILL DRIVE UP HEADLINE INFLATION FED'S WILLIAMS: INFLATION THIS YEAR SHOULD BE AROUND 2.75% FED'S WILLIAMS SAYS CORE INFLATION REMAINS UNCHANGED DESPITE WAR SITUATIONS. FED'S WILLIAMS SAYS TARIFFS ARE IMPORTANT TO INFLATION ISSUE. FED'S WILLIAMS: IRAN WAR IMPACT WILL DRIVE UP HEADLINE INFLATION. FED'S WILLIAMS: MONETARY POLICY IS EXACTLY WHERE IT NEEDS TO BE, CAN BE CHANGED IF NEEDED. FED'S WILLIAMS: JOB MARKET IS LOW HIRE AND LOW FIRE. ...
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From cnbc.com|Apr 7, 2026|19 commentsPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday sharply ramped up his threats against Iran, warning “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless the country’s leadership strikes a deal that ...
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