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On Sunday, the United States and Iran will begin 'peace talks' in Switzerland. U.S. officials have disputed Iranian claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. Iranian state media reported that high-level Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland to hold peace talks with the U.S. The U.S. and Iran had agreed on a 60-day truce while negotiations are taking place. However, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, despite the U.S. Military stating that commercial vessels have continued to operate in the waterway. These developments could complicate negotiations between the two sides to implement an...

On Sunday, the United States and Iran will begin peace talks in Switzerland. U.S. officials have disputed Iranian claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. Iran's state-run media reported that a high-level Iranian delegation had arrived in Switzerland to begin peace talks with the U.S. JD Vance, U.S. vice president, left Washington on Saturday for meetings Pakistan has said will start Sunday. The U.S. and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire for 60 days while negotiations are taking place. However, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on Saturday, despite the U.S. Military...

Axios reported that the personal envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's Foreign Minister were heading to Switzerland to hold talks. However, Axios also noted that Israel's deadly strikes in Lebanon on Sunday could be a test for a new ceasefire to end the Iran War. The talks led by Steve 'Witkoff' and Abbas Araqchi are an attempt to transform a 14-point interim pact that was signed this week into a regional agreement to end the war between Israel and the United States, which began on February 28. Lebanese media reported that Israeli drones and air strikes killed at...

Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon on Friday, after an escalation of fighting in Lebanon threatened the chance that an interim deal on ending the Iran war would become a lasting Middle East Peace Deal. U.S. and Iran talks scheduled for Friday in Switzerland were canceled as fighting flared up in Lebanon. This created new uncertainty about the timing of negotiations crucial to reopening the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping. According to a senior U.S. government official, a ceasefire will be in effect at around 4 pm Lebanon time (1300 GMT). The official added that the...

Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon on Friday, after an escalation of fighting in Lebanon threatened the chance that an interim deal to end the war in Iran would become a lasting Middle East Peace Deal. U.S. - Iran talks?in Switzerland scheduled for Friday have been cancelled due to the fighting in?Lebanon. This has created new uncertainty regarding the timing of the negotiations crucial to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz is reopened to global shipping. Just before 4 pm, Lebanon time (1300 GMT), a senior U.S. government official announced that a ceasefire was to be implemented...

Greylock Capital is withdrawing from its "steering" committee role on the Venezuela Creditor Committee, but will still remain a part of the larger group, according to two sources. This move may be seen as an early indication of tension within the group as they wait for Venezuela's financial adviser, Centerview Partners to provide a report on debt sustainability later this month, ahead of what could be one of the largest and most complex debt restructurings undertaken. Analysts estimate that the?government and Petroleos de Venezuela's (PDVSA), which is Venezuela's state oil company, have about $60 billion in?bonds currently in default. Once...

The interim agreement to end the Iran War will include a waiver of sanctioned oil sale but the country is still faced with a complex web?of international restrictions on its trade and activities. Since decades, sanctions, trade embargoes, and asset freezings have been imposed on Iran by the United Nations, the United States of America, the European Union, and other countries over its nuclear program, human rights record, and support for groups in the region. Iran is hoping to get further sanctions relief through discussions on its nuclear program as the next phase of the interim agreement unfolds. Here are...

Donald 'Trump' said on Wednesday, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use "softer touches" in his fight against Hezbollah militants. This is the latest public rebuke from the U.S. President to his partner in war on Iran. Trump said to reporters at the end of the G7 summit on Wednesday that Netanyahu is a good person, but he gets a bit 'excited' sometimes. According to U.S. officials and Israelis, the Israeli leader convinced Trump to go to war with Iran and participated in attacks launched on 28 February. Netanyahu 'insisted that Israel was not bound by any U.S.Iran agreement...

A senior U.S. government official told reporters that both Iran and the U.S. could walk away from the memorandum they were set to sign on Friday. Future 'talks' will likely?focus? on the exact sequencing of the steps outlined in the preliminary agreement, the official said. The official, who spoke under the condition of anonymity read out the 14 point memorandum which is to be signed in Switzerland. The official said that upcoming meetings in Switzerland will be "critical" to ensuring the memorandum can develop into a comprehensive agreement. A senior U.S. government official stated that the meeting in Switzerland would...

O banco ?de investimentos independente Moelis & Company e ?a consultoria financeira Journey Capital, assessores dos credores ?da produtora de ?acucar e ?etanol Raizen, receberam ?ofertas nao vinculantes da gestora de private equity IG4 na noite de segunda-feira para adquirir creditos e o controle da empresa, de acordo com tres pessoas familiarizadas com ?o assunto. Duas delas, entretanto, alertaram que qualquer acordo ainda esta ?longe de ser certo, sendo que uma acrescentou que os credores ?dificilmente chegarao a uma decisao em breve. Ainda, uma das tres pessoas disse ?que os credores aceitaram a proposta da ?Raizen de converter ?divida em...

Donald Trump, U.S. president, told reporters on Tuesday at the G7 meeting in France that Iran's memorandum with Iran clearly states that it will not possess a nuclear weapons. Trump announced that he would release the U.S. - Iran memorandum text in a 'formal' setting. President Trump also expressed his approval of the idea to send the Iran deal for review to Congress, as requested by some Republican legislators. Trump told reporters, "I've never sent it before, I never even considered it. But?I will," he said. "I'll send it to Congress." "I like the idea." Details of the U.S. agreement...

Indian shares closed higher 'on Tuesday. They advanced for a third consecutive session as a preliminary U.S. - Iran peace deal cooled down oil prices & improved risk appetite. The Nifty?50 increased 0.57%, to?23989.15. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex rose 0.71%, to 76 808.48. This represents gains of 3.6% and 4% respectively in just three sessions. The small-cap and middle-cap indexes each rose 0.4%. Brent crude dropped about 2%, to $81.6 per barrel. This was a good thing for India, which imports oil. The?moderation in oil prices, to around $82 per barrel, along with India's stable macro-fundamentals, steady interest rates, and...

?Gold recovered from a more than one-week-low on Monday as oil prices dropped after Iran cited the progress of U.S. - Iran peace talks. However, bets on higher interest rates following hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve signaling weighed on metal's prospects. As of 0608 GMT spot gold was up 0.8% to $4,194.99 an ounce after dropping to its lowest level since June 11, on Friday. U.S. Gold Futures for August Delivery fell 0.8% to $4213.10. According to Press TV, the first round of talks between senior U.S. officials and Iranian officials took place in Switzerland on Monday. An Iranian spokesperson for...

?Gold recovered from a more than?one week low on Monday as oil prices dropped after Iran cited the progress of U.S. - Iran peace talks. However, bets for higher interest rates following hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve signalling limited the metal's gain. As of 0424 GMT spot gold was up 0.4% to $4,176.34 an ounce after dropping to its lowest level since June 11, on Friday. U.S. Gold Futures for August Delivery fell 1.2% to $4194.40. According to Press TV, the first round of talks between senior U.S. officials and Iranian officials ended in Switzerland on Monday. An Iranian spokesperson said...

Panama's government-commissioned audit of First ?Quantum Minerals' Cobre Panama copper mine has found the ?project broadly compliant with ?its legal, environmental ?and ?operational obligations, but flagged shortfalls in reforestation commitments and identified possible future environmental liabilities, the environment ministry said on Friday. The audit revealed issues with administrative matters, biodiversity and ecological restoration, as well as the coordination of environmental monitors, despite the Cobre Panama mine's compliance rate approaching?88%. According to the statement from the Ministry, this places the Cobre Panama mine in the category "compliant", but below the threshold for "optimized". The audit covered a period from 2019 to?2023,...

Gold prices remained stable on Thursday, despite a hawkish Federal Reserve policy and a stronger Dollar. The U.S. Iran ceasefire agreement, which reduced inflation fears and sent oil prices lower, also helped to keep gold at a reasonable level. At 10:30 am, spot gold was down by 0.3% to $4,246.55 an ounce. ET (1430 GMT). Last week, prices reached their lowest level since November 2025. U.S. Gold Futures dropped 2.7% to $4.264.30. The Fed's hawkish tilt yesterday was most important. The dollar is at new record highs, and this keeps gold under pressure, according to Peter Grant, senior metals analyst...

On 'Thursday, the U.S. government signed a conditional loan agreement of $725 million with Energy Fuels to boost domestic 'processing' of rare earth elements as part its efforts reduce dependence on China. Energy Fuels shares surged by 9.25% during the morning trade on Thursday in New York. Energy Fuels will expand operations in rare earth separation and metallization. This is vital for the production permanent magnets. The Office of Strategic Capital of the Department of War released a statement. OSC stated that the company's increased production of rare-earth oxides will "directly?support permanent magnets across the U.S. industry base and improve...

Gold prices rose on Thursday, as a lower oil price following the?U.S. Iran ceasefire agreement countered pressures from a stronger US dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve language. Gold spot was up 0.2% to $4,264.67 an ounce by 0913 GMT following a 1.7% drop on Wednesday. U.S. Gold Futures dropped 2.2% to $4285.00. Oil prices dropped after the U.S. signed an interim deal with Iran that would 'end their conflict,' reopen Strait of Hormuz, and lift U.S. sanctions against Tehran oil. This boosted the outlook for oil supplies. Han Tan, Bybit's chief market analyst, says that gold is on the rise,...

Gold prices rose on Thursday, as lower oil costs following the 'U.S.-Iran truce deal' helped bullion recover losses from the previous session caused by Federal Reserve rhetoric that was hawkish. As of 0830 GMT on Thursday, spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,284.67 an ounce after falling 1.7% Wednesday. U.S. Gold Futures dropped 1.8% to $4304.30. Oil prices dropped after the U.S. and Iran signed a temporary agreement to end the Iran War, reopen?Strait of Hormuz and lift U.S. sanctions against Tehran's oil. Han Tan, Chief Market Analyst at Bybit, said that gold is rebounding today after markets quickly moved past...

The gold price?reversed its course and dropped more than 1%?on Wednesday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rates steady but warned of a rise in borrowing costs this year. This sent the dollar higher. By 2:40 pm EDT (1840 GMT), spot gold had fallen 0.7% to $4,299.89 an ounce. U.S. Gold Futures closed 0.6% higher at 4,381.40. Nine out of 19 policymakers at the U.S. Central Bank believe that they will have to increase the policy rate for this year. This is according to the projections made on Wednesday, after the Fed announced their decision to keep...

Kenya is nearing a deal to process its own minerals in the U.S., said its president on the'sidelines of the G7 Summit on Thursday. He called for a wider reset between Africa and the 'West. In recent years, countries across Africa have been pushing to process more minerals produced domestically. This is a move towards keeping more value in Africa. William Ruto, who represented one of the several partner countries at the summit held on the shores Lake Geneva, told an interviewer that the agreement covering rare earths, other strategic minerals and the like was already being worked on and...

As part of its efforts to reduce its dependence on China, the Trump administration is stepping up efforts to secure U.S. supplies chains for essential minerals and semiconductors. Federal grants are being converted into equity stakes within companies. The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded $500 million on Wednesday to SandboxAQ, a company backed by Nvidia. This money will be used to develop new materials to make chips. The following companies are linked to the strategic investments push: SANDBOXAQ In exchange for a small stake in the company, the U.S. Commerce Department awarded $500 million to SandboxAQ, a Nvidia-backed company. The...

Investors awaited the U.S. Central Bank's first policy announcement under new Chairman Kevin Warsh as well as further details on the U.S. Iran peace agreement to provide further direction. By 8:20 am EDT (1220 GMT), spot gold had not changed much at $4,325.59 an ounce. U.S. Gold Futures fell 0.2% to $4,345.00. Federal Reserve rate?decisions, policy statements and updated policymaker forecasts will be announced at 2 pm EDT (1800 GMT). Warsh will give a presser half an hour later. He replaced former Fed Chief Jerome Powell in the last month. Kevin Warsh will be the focus of attention, not U.S....

Data showed that the Middle East crude market fell sharply, and even slid into discounts. This was after the United States, Iran, and other countries reached a framework agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz. The 'Asian refining market led by China is still subdued despite months of?run-cuts.' Hopes for higher supply following the deal have pushed Dubai and Middle East benchmarks to contango, and provided rare arbitrage opportunities in Europe and the United States. Benchmark Dubai’s premium to swaps fell into a 46-cent discount on Tuesday. This is the first contango structure in January. A contango market structure is one...