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Investing.com -- Europe could contribute heavily to another coordinated strategic oil stock release by September if flows through the Strait of Hormuz or regional energy infrastructure remain materially disrupted, Citi analysts said.

Colgate-Palmolive is expected to announce its second-quarter earnings next week, and analysts forecast a single-digit profit surge.

Investing.com -- Canada’s annual inflation rate decelerated more sharply than anticipated in June, driven by a substantial pull-back in global energy prices and a notable cooling in underlying core metrics. The consumer price index rose 2.8% on a year-over-year basis, down from a 3.2% print in May and below the 2.9% consensus forecast compiled by Bloomberg. Signaling broader relief for monetary policymakers, the average of the Bank of Canada’s preferred median and trim core inflation measures dr

Investing.com - U.S. Treasury yields and euro zone government bond yields held high on Wednesday an aggressive escalation in the Middle East reignited inflation anxieties, completely overshadowing cooling inflation data.

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures were mixed on Tueday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran kept investors on edge ahead of a pivotal week for markets.

Investing.com - Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran rattled markets at the start of the week, sending oil prices sharply higher and weighing on stock futures.

Investing.com -- Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said today he does not expect a sustained rise in energy prices for the rest of the year, despite renewed conflict in the Middle East.

Investing.com - U.S. Treasury yields held near multi-week highs while eurozone yields held near their highest levels in a month on Thursday, following a dramatic escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Investing.com -- At least eight vessels controlled by Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. are leaving the Strait of Hormuz through a passage near Iran, including some of the final trapped oil tankers to depart the waterway.

Investing.com - U.S. Treasuries and Eurozone government bond yields rose on Monday as a fragile truce between the United States and Iran failed to fully dispel energy-led inflation fears, prompting bond investors to brace for key macroeconomic data and crucial central bank commentary later this week.

Investing.com -- The United Nations' International Maritime Organization said Friday that approximately 80 mines remain in historic shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the challenge of restoring normal operations in the critical oil transit route.

Investing.com -- Iraq's Oil Ministry said Friday that OPEC has started to gradually restore the country's pre-war production allocations. The ministry stated this move would strengthen Iraq's output capacity and support the recovery of its oil sector.

Investing.com -- Oman has informed European officials that returning to pre-war conditions at the Strait of Hormuz is not possible and that ships passing through the waterway may face charges, according to a report Friday from Bloomberg News, citing people familiar with the discussions.

Investing.com -- A cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. The vessel sustained damage to its bridge southeast of Dahit, Oman, with no casualties or environmental impact reported.

Investing.com -- Iran is working to generate $40 billion annually by charging fees for security, safety and environmental services in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, citing officials familiar with the matter. The Islamic Republic blocked the waterway at the beginning of the war and now seeks to establish control over the global oil transit route.

Investing.com -- Canadian equity markets are trading positively on Thursday after strong corporate earnings breathed new life into the global artificial intelligence trade. The rise follows a downbeat Wednesday session where the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite fell 191.29 points, or 0.55%, to close at 34,736.09, while the S&P/TSX 60 dropped 0.30% to finish at 2,049.68. The S&P/TSX 60 index is up 0.7%, while the S&P/TSX Composite has gained 0.9%, as of 12:22 pm ET. Micron Crushes Expectations on AI D

STZ heads into Q1'27 results, with earnings growth expected, beer momentum in focus and cost pressures posing risks.

Investing.com -- Hedge funds increased their bearish positions on crude oil last week, with short positions in West Texas Intermediate reaching their highest point in nearly five months as market participants anticipated higher global oil supplies from easing U.S.-Iran tensions.

Investing.com -- OPEC maintained its projection for strong global oil demand growth through 2030 and raised its longer-term outlook on Thursday, pointing to policy changes worldwide that favor oil consumption.

Investing.com -- The United States and Iran agreed to a preliminary peace deal on Monday according to statements by leaders and other officials of the two countries, potentially ending the military conflict of nearly four months that disrupted global commerce and sent shockwaves through the markets.

Investing.com -- A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal may not deliver the interest rate relief that Treasury markets priced in Thursday, BofA Securities said in a recent note, warning that moderately higher oil prices could push the Federal Reserve toward hikes rather than cuts.

Investing.com -- Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Wednesday that the central bank should keep short-term interest rates unchanged for now but stands ready to raise them if inflation does not ease as expected.

Investing.com -- The Federal Reserve should shift closer toward hiking interest rates as rising consumer prices become the dominant threat to the economy, according to Citadel Securities.

Investing.com -- US President Donald Trump’s May 13–15 visit to China concluded with a "constructive strategic stability" framework and a commitment to step up communication channels between Washington and Beijing.

Investing.com -- Iran is in discussions with Oman to establish a permanent toll system for maritime traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s ambassador to France, Mohammad Amin-Nejad.

Investing.com - NATO is discussing potential military assistance for ships passing through the blocked Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains closed by early July, according to a report from Bloomberg News, citing alliance sources.

Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley expects the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates through the rest of 2026 before beginning a gradual easing cycle in 2027, with the bank's mid-year outlook resting on fading tariff passthrough and limited spillover from higher oil prices into core inflation.

Investing.com -- Wolfe Research is warning that global central banks could be heading toward a policy split with the Federal Reserve, with the Bank of Japan emerging as the most important variable to watch in the months ahead.

Investing.com -- Electric-vehicle maker Polestar said Thursday that rising fuel prices have shifted consumer focus from "range anxiety" to "pump anxiety" as a Middle East crisis drives up global energy costs.

Investing.com -- Australia's government has outlined a scenario in its annual budget where escalating conflict in Iran could push oil prices to $200 per barrel and trigger a global economic crisis.