Brent on 104.00 pivot.

Work is underway in earnest to put the finishing touches on the text of an agreement between...

Sec x 10. Sell started 20:00:20. Fast dip started 20:01:20

Trump: We will not be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow

In acual fact looking at the 10 second chart. The selling started at around 20:00:20. This was about 60 seconds before the dip to happen at 20:01:20. So it was manipulated ?

Trump: We will not be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow

Bots can no doubt react to this news almost immediately.

Trump: We will not be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow

Currently approximately 3,000 ships trapped in the Persian Gulf. Before this war about 140 ships a day would go throught the straits. If 25 ships were let through a day it'd take about 4 months to resume the previous normality.

Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran - WSJ

Between 3,000 to 3,200 ships stuck in the Persian Gulf according to the IMO, International Maritime Organisation.

The Strait of Hormuz May Reopen, But the System Has Already Broken

You're right that has a huge impact on carbon emissions. In fact a staggering amount according to livescience. url

Trump doubles down on Strait of Hormuz threats even as traffic in the waterway increases

There is an irony in this situation. Less oil , less fuel burnt, less carbon emissions. Clearer air and sky. Remember covid and the clear skies. True the world economy craters however life on earth gets a breather. Probably a left field comment for ...

Trump doubles down on Strait of Hormuz threats even as traffic in the waterway increases

This situation needs a peace broker.

Part of Iran's South Pars petrochemical facilities have been attacked - Tasnim

You might not understand the dynamics. The $ is strengthening due to shares being sold . So we're awash with $ not assets.

The US Employment Situation -- February 2026

In certain circles, some maintain that Russia is running out of money for the war.

Russia memo sees return to Dollar system in pitch to Trump

Marco Rubio has a difficult job. U.S.Secretarys of State can become powerful influencers in their own right. Take for example Henry Kissinger.

Trump: Ukraine "leadership" has expressed zero gratitude; Europe continues to buy oil from...

You're right Schultz about 'fear' in that quote. The media quite often exagerrate things to suit their own agenda. Take for example the picture in this article of Powell. It's been doctored . The contrast has been altered to give it a darkish tone.

FOMC Minutes Expose Fractured Fed; "Many" See No Tariff Inflation, "Several" Fear Disorderly...

Not sure but the hold on 4% is a spanner in the works.

The Fed looks set to end its massive market intervention. Can it do that without spooking...

This article has the UK times wrong.

FOMC Preview – Wed 29 Oct

Worth a read.

Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He’s shown little interest in...

When the cats away the mice will play.

Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy

Soybeans store for 2-3 years.

Trump: I’ll be meeting with President Xi, of China, in four weeks, and soybeans will be a...

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Trump-Xi meeting likely to happen next year, says U.S. ambassador to China