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CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures
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CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures

The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” …

Oil prices keep falling as Vance says ships are  moving through the Strait of Hormuz
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Oil prices keep falling as Vance says ships are  moving through the Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude fell to $78.11 a barrel after the vice president said tankers carrying more than 12 million barrels crossed the strait overnight…

Current price of oil as of June 18, 2026
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Current price of oil as of June 18, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.…

The next-generation ‘Tiger Cubs’ who see the AI bubble risk—and know exactly where the next trade is
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The next-generation ‘Tiger Cubs’ who see the AI bubble risk—and know exactly where the next trade is

Maverick Capital's co-CIOs Ben Silver and David Tykocinski have spent four years quietly outperforming their peers.…

IEA is warning the oil market could swing from crisis to massive surplus by 2027
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IEA is warning the oil market could swing from crisis to massive surplus by 2027

Supply is set to surge by 8 million barrels per day next year as Middle East output rebounds, swamping a modest demand recovery…

The Iran deal is signed. The Fed is eyeing a rate hike. Futures are up anyway.
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The Iran deal is signed. The Fed is eyeing a rate hike. Futures are up anyway.

Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.6% Thursday as traders looked past the Fed's hawkish signals and oil prices fell on the peace pact…

Tether winds down gold-backed derivative stablecoin aUSDT
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Tether winds down gold-backed derivative stablecoin aUSDT

Tether is focusing on stronger user demand, deeper liquidity, and broader long-term market opportunity for its leading products.…

Gaming groups urge Congress to ban prediction markets sports betting in CLARITY Act
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Gaming groups urge Congress to ban prediction markets sports betting in CLARITY Act

Gambling industry groups want the US Senate to step in to clarify that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission does not have the authority to oversee predictio…

Morgan Stanley changes its oil forecast for the rest of 2026
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Morgan Stanley changes its oil forecast for the rest of 2026

The title of the note says everything about the question Morgan Stanley is trying to answer. "Is Peace Mispriced?", published June 16 by equity analyst and comm…

How surging gold prices led to the biggest jump on this year’s Southeast Asia 500
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How surging gold prices led to the biggest jump on this year’s Southeast Asia 500

Surging gold prices helped lift Indonesia's Hartadinata Abadi up 115 places on the Southeast Asia 500, as investors flocked to the safe haven asset.…

Bank of America sees Exxon differently than oil market
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Bank of America sees Exxon differently than oil market

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock hasn’t been moving as much, considering the loud warnings from the oil market. The Guardian reports that Brent crude has been dropping f…

The Iran war exposed Southeast Asia’s energy vulnerability. Now its import bill could triple to $245 billion
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The Iran war exposed Southeast Asia’s energy vulnerability. Now its import bill could triple to $245 billion

A new IEA report finds the Iran war exposed the region's overreliance on Strait of Hormuz oil — and is now accelerating solar, EVs and nuclear.…

Current price of oil as of June 17, 2026
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Current price of oil as of June 17, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.…

Trump warns that he can go 'back to dropping bombs' if he doesn't like the final Iran deal
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Trump warns that he can go 'back to dropping bombs' if he doesn't like the final Iran deal

The agreement to end the war has sent oil prices to their lowest level in roughly three months and driven broad stock market gains…

The Fed, Warsh, and a falling oil market: What's driving stocks today
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The Fed, Warsh, and a falling oil market: What's driving stocks today

The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, while SpaceX stock continues its post-IPO climb and chip stocks also advance…

Cohere CEO on G7 leaders’ choice: sovereign AI or digital serfdom
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Cohere CEO on G7 leaders’ choice: sovereign AI or digital serfdom

Dependence on a handful of centralized AI providers is the digital equivalent of relying on a single nation for oil.…

Surprisingly benign UK inflation data signals a softer Iran war hit than feared
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Surprisingly benign UK inflation data signals a softer Iran war hit than feared

War’s impact on UK cost of living more muted than first forecast suggesting fuel price rises have failed to spill out more widely across UK plcUK inflation stay…

Chevron CEO to investors: It’s not just about oil prices
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Chevron CEO to investors: It’s not just about oil prices

For most of the past four months, the story around Chevron (CVX) has been told through oil prices, Hormuz disruption data, and supply shock warnings. CEO Mike W…

Eldorado Gold Annual Shareholder Meeting to be Held June 23, 2026
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Eldorado Gold Annual Shareholder Meeting to be Held June 23, 2026

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Almadex Announces Staking of Epithermal Precious Metals Prospect, Idaho USA
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Almadex Announces Staking of Epithermal Precious Metals Prospect, Idaho USA

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Filling up your car won’t feel normal until next summer, S&P says
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Filling up your car won’t feel normal until next summer, S&P says

A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran could end the largest oil market disruption in history—and a full return to normal will take time to materialize.…

Deal or no deal, oil prices will stay high for months
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Deal or no deal, oil prices will stay high for months

The pre-war days of $60 crude are not coming back soon…

Leishen Energy Named as the No. 1 Bid Winner for Surface Control Integrated Devices with a Sinopec Oilfield
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Leishen Energy Named as the No. 1 Bid Winner for Surface Control Integrated Devices with a Sinopec Oilfield

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Citi revamps oil price target as Hormuz fears ease
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Citi revamps oil price target as Hormuz fears ease

On June 16, Brent crude was still sliding. The global oil benchmark traded around $81.47 a barrel that morning, down 1.7% and at its lowest level since March 10…

Bitcoin stocks divergence returns as BTC dips to $66K while oil drops under $78
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Bitcoin stocks divergence returns as BTC dips to $66K while oil drops under $78

Bitcoin joined oil in heading lower while stocks gained on US-Iran peace momentum, with traders seeing a quick end to the BTC price rebound.…

Why accounting may look completely different by 2040
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Why accounting may look completely different by 2040

AI, increasing regulatory complexity, and a looming "silver tsunami" are reshaping the skills required for success in accounting.…

Current price of oil as of June 16, 2026
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Current price of oil as of June 16, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.…

Oil sinks to a three-month low, but tanker bosses aren't rushing back to the Strait of Hormuz
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Oil sinks to a three-month low, but tanker bosses aren't rushing back to the Strait of Hormuz

Shipping groups cite uncleared mines and the need for verified safety conditions before resuming meaningful traffic through the waterway…

Tariffs are only generating 25% of the revenue needed to pay interest on national debt—despite pitch that it would be a silver bullet
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Tariffs are only generating 25% of the revenue needed to pay interest on national debt—despite pitch that it would be a silver bullet

The CBO reported that between October and May 2026, the government has spent $742 billion servicing the debt burden, an increase on the $674 spent for the same …

White House makes promise on Strait of Hormuz, oil
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White House makes promise on Strait of Hormuz, oil

"Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" President Donald Trump's Truth Social post on June 14 was not subtle. He confirmed that the United S…