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After sitting on our hands Tuesday and awaiting further developments in the Iran war, we are putting some money to work

A Strait of Hormuz closure due to U.S.-Iran war hit the oil market hard, but sectors reliant on shipping across economy from metals to farming are vulnerable.

Trump tells Axios war in Iran will end soon, 'practically nothing left' to target  Reuters

Oil storage facilities hit in Oman’s Salalah port, Ambrey and state TV say  Reuters

Black women make up 12% of the federal workforce and experienced the largest federal employment losses between 2024 and 2025.

The Iran war has triggered the biggest oil disruption in history, as tankers are unwilling to transit the Strait of Hormuz because they fear attacks.

Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow  Reuters

Iran cannot participate in World Cup, minister says  Reuters

OPEC confirms big Saudi oil production hike ahead of Iran war, holds forecasts steady  Reuters

How the Strait of Hormuz closure affects global oil supply  Reuters

US consumer prices increase moderately before Iran conflict  Reuters

Iran's new supreme leader 'lightly injured' but active, Iranian official says  Reuters

Iran says oil will reach $200 a barrel, warns of 'continuous strikes'  Reuters

Israel sees no certainty Iran’s government will fall despite war  Reuters

Spain permanently withdraws ambassador as rift with Israel deepens  Reuters

Italy’s Meloni criticises US war on Iran as part of dangerous trend  Reuters

US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price, Gulf sources say  Reuters

Thailand says 3 crew missing after ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

Lufthansa to operate majority of planned flights during pilot strike  Reuters