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President Donald Trump has proposed a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, with Israel’s agreement. The proposal will be delivered to Hamas by mediators from Qatar and Egypt. What Happened: Trump, in a social media post on Tuesday, urged Hamas, an Iran-backed militant group, to accept the “final...

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the United States must guarantee no additional military strikes before Tehran will resume nuclear negotiations, as markets rally on ceasefire prospects between Israel and Iran. What Happened: Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC that...

According to a report, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu utilized his son’s wedding as a smokescreen for war preparations against Iran. What Happened: Netanyahu announced his intention to attend his son’s wedding on June 16, a move that was actually a diversion to conceal Israel...

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers believes markets are far less reactive to geopolitical conflict than many expect, citing the recent example of flaring tensions in Iran. What Happened: On Thursday, Summers posted on X, discussing his recent Bloomberg interview where he addressed the...

U.S. futures rose on Thursday after a mixed close on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher. During his testimony to Congress, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled slower growth and hotter inflation after the central bank left interest rates unchanged. President...

U.S. futures were flat on Wednesday after a positive day of trading on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were slightly positive. Investors hoped the ceasefire between Iran and Israel would hold and help calm geopolitical tensions. President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that a ceasefire...

Daniel Ives, the managing director at Wedbush Securities and a Wall Street veteran, labeled the reported ceasefire between Iran and Israel as “the most bullish outcome” for U.S. markets. What Happened: In an X post, Dan Ives predicted a rally in U.S. stocks once trading resumes Tuesday...

U.S. futures were trading higher on Tuesday after a positive day of trading on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher. President Donald Trump announced a “ceasefire” in a Truth Social post, saying that "THE 12 DAY WAR" will be considered "ended." Despite this,...

Israel accused Iran of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire Tuesday after detecting missile launches from Iranian territory, with Defense Minister Israel Katz ordering “high-intensity strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran.” What Happened: The accusation came hours after...

BlackRock, in its latest note, highlighted the defense sector as a prime investment opportunity, driven by accelerating geopolitical fragmentation and a global emphasis on national security. What Happened: The financial giant is sharpening its focus on specific regions and technologies, with a...

Cryptocurrency bettors sharply raised their odds on Monday that the United States and Iran would strike a nuclear deal in 2025 after President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire in the ongoing Middle East conflict. What Happened: The odds for the betting contract titled “US-Iran nuclear deal...

U.S. futures markets are rallying on Monday night, after President Donald Trump announced a “ceasefire timeline” for the conflict between Iran and Israel. The S&P 500 Futures trade at 6,112.50, up 0.58%, followed by Nasdaq Futures at 22,256.00, up 0.88%, and finally Dow Futures at...

The Iranian regime faces a potential collapse following recent military confrontations. The situation has been exacerbated by U.S. actions targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, significantly weakening Iran’s strategic position. What Happened: The Iranian regime is nearing collapse,...

U.S. stock futures dipped into the red after a brief rise Monday morning, as tensions continue to flare in the Middle East, following American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. Investors are on the edge, with potential for further escalation in the crisis, following Iran...

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor hinted at more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) purchases Sunday, despite the apex cryptocurrency's dip below $100,000 due to escalating Middle East tensions. What happened: Saylor posted a chart that tracks the company’s...