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Democrats weigh removal as Trump’s Iran threats ignite impeachment talk
politics1 day ago

Democrats weigh removal as Trump’s Iran threats ignite impeachment talk

In response to President Trump’s threats over Iran, Democratic lawmakers are pondering actions to remove him—potentially via impeachment or the 25th Amendment—driven by constituent fear and concerns about national security, though there is no unified push in the Republican-leaning House. Some lawmakers urge immediate accountability, while others favor a cautious approach, reflecting a broader struggle over how the party should respond to the president’s confrontational rhetoric.

via AP News|
#25th-amendment#congress#donald-trump
Markets Hold Steady as Iran Tensions Test Optimism for a Resolution
business16 days ago

Markets Hold Steady as Iran Tensions Test Optimism for a Resolution

U.S. stock futures were little changed overnight as investors weighed Middle East tensions and awaited weekly jobless claims; after a strong session, the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow rose in Wednesday’s regular trading, while Iran signaled no talks and floated terms that could affect the Strait of Hormuz; oil prices fell on optimism for a resolution, and Citi’s Kate Moore warned against excessive optimism and urged investors to build resilient portfolios ahead of the jobless claims data due Thursday.

via CNBC|
#business#futures#iran-tensions
Markets Drift as Iran Tensions Push Oil Higher Ahead of PMI Data
business19 days ago

Markets Drift as Iran Tensions Push Oil Higher Ahead of PMI Data

Stock futures were little changed to modestly lower on Sunday as U.S.–Iran tensions persisted and crude climbed, following a fourth straight weekly decline in the major indexes. WTI traded near $99 and Brent around $112 as investors await the S&P Global flash U.S. PMI data. The S&P 500 broke below its 200-day moving average last week, with the Dow and Nasdaq each slipping about 2%. Energy was the lone positive sector year-to-date, underscoring a cautious risk-off tone with potential volatility into April.

via CNBC|
#business#energy-sector#futures
Markets Slip as Triple Witching Approaches and Iran Tensions Rise, FedEx Up But SMCI Falls
markets22 days ago

Markets Slip as Triple Witching Approaches and Iran Tensions Rise, FedEx Up But SMCI Falls

U.S. stock futures, including the S&P 500 and Dow, were lower ahead of Friday’s triple-witching expiry as Iran warned of 'zero restraint' amid strikes on energy infrastructure and disruption risks; the 10-year yield was around 4.28% and the two-year near 3.83% with markets pricing a high chance of no rate change in April. Premarket movers included FedEx higher after strong results and raised guidance, while Super Micro Computer tumbled after charges against its co-founder over AI exports to China; Planet Labs and Scholastic rose on earnings.

via Benzinga|
#fedex#futures#iran-tensions
Fed Holds Rates Amid Inflation Risks and Iran War Fallout
business23 days ago

Fed Holds Rates Amid Inflation Risks and Iran War Fallout

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate at 3.5-3.75% amid elevated uncertainty about the outlook, citing a cooling labour market and rising prices driven in part by geopolitical tensions after US-Israel strikes on Iran; energy costs and wholesale inflation have picked up, while unemployment rose to 4.4% and job openings stayed at 6.9 million, prompting policymakers to stay cautious on future moves.

via Al Jazeera|
#business#fed#inflation
Ford Carrier Heads to Crete for Repairs After Non-Combat Laundry Fire
world23 days ago

Ford Carrier Heads to Crete for Repairs After Non-Combat Laundry Fire

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier, is moving away from Iran-related operations in the Red Sea and heading to Souda Bay in Crete for repairs after a March 12 fire in the ship’s laundry area. The non-combat incident injured two sailors who were treated and stabilized; about 600 crew members were displaced and more than 100 bunks damaged. The Ford’s carrier strike group will remain in the region while repairs are assessed, and officials say the deployment could become one of the longest since Vietnam if it lasts through mid-April.

via CNN|
#iran-tensions#ship-fire#souda-bay
Greek-operated tanker threads Hormuz amid Iran tensions and oil market jitters
world1 month ago

Greek-operated tanker threads Hormuz amid Iran tensions and oil market jitters

A Greek-operated tanker Shenlong loaded with Saudi crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling that some commercial vessels continue navigating the chokepoint despite the Iran–Israel conflict. The ship, headed to Mumbai, last reported inside the strait on March 8. Iran has warned it will fire on passing ships, keeping observers wary as oil markets monitor potential disruptions; prices spiked above $119 a barrel, and activity at Hormuz appeared cautious with several vessels turning AIS off or anchoring.

via Reuters|
#hormuz-strait#iran-tensions#oil-markets
Fear Premium Drives Oil Rally, Trump Admin Claims
politics1 month ago

Fear Premium Drives Oil Rally, Trump Admin Claims

Trump's energy secretary argues the oil price surge is driven by fear and perception, not a shortage, even as disruptions such as the Strait of Hormuz, halted production, and refinery strikes affect supply. He calls the rise a temporary 'fear premium' while acknowledging real threats to flow. The White House is weighing responses like political risk insurance and naval escorts, and a sanctions waiver was issued to allow more Russian oil purchases by Indian refiners. Analysts say both fear and supply disruptions fuel volatility, even as the IEA notes a global surplus that could tighten if disruptions persist.

via Axios|
#energy-policy#fear-premium#iran-tensions
UK insists it’s not at war after drone strikes Cyprus base
world1 month ago

UK insists it’s not at war after drone strikes Cyprus base

Britain says it is not at war after an Iranian-made drone struck the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, triggering sirens, jet scrambles and precautionary evacuations. While London had agreed to let the U.S. use British bases for attacks on Iran, it says the U.K. will not join such strikes and emphasizes a lawful, measured approach amid escalating regional tensions and memories of the Iraq conflict.

via AP News|
#britain#drone-attack#iran-tensions