First Oil Tanker Hit In Strait Of Hormuz Oil and gas tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint , has seen disruptions as the U.S.-Israeli campaign, Operation Epic Fury , continues targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command-and-control infrastructure across multiple Iranian cities; as of Sunday morning, only a limited number of tankers were observed exitin...
First Oil Tanker Hit In Strait Of Hormuz Oil and gas tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint , has seen disruptions as the U.S.-Israeli campaign, Operation Epic Fury , continues targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command-and-control infrastructure across multiple Iranian cities; as of Sunday morning, only a limited number of tankers were observed exiting the Strait, while separate news reports indicate a sanctioned oil tanker was also attacked. On Sunday morning, Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel-tracking data showed that tanker traffic through the most critical energy chokepoint in the world, which handles about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption and roughly 27% of global seaborne oil trade, had slowed to a near standstill, with tankers in holding patterns on both sides of the Strait's entrance and exit. S&P Global Energy notes: Strait of Hormuz handles 20% of global oil supply Iran exported 1.3 mil b/d in Jan, mainly to China FACTBOX: Oil markets braced as Iran confirms death of Supreme Leader Khamenei https://t.co/jAdG2emkVR 🔹Iran exported 1.3 mil b/d in Jan, mainly to China 🔹Strait of Hormuz handles 20% of global oil supply pic.twitter.com/T9m55W3Nq7 — Oil by S&P Global Energy (@SPGEnergyOil) March 1, 2026 The big development in the Strait this morning was the attack on a tanker. All the evidence suggests that Iran attacked one of its own (very small) dark fleet oil tankers (which was under US Treasury sactions). It feels like a false flag operation. The tanker near Oman had been in the same area for ~10 days; she wasn't crossing the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/nLaiivp879 — Javier Blas (@JavierBlas) March 1, 2026 Oman's Maritime Security Centre revealed that the sanctioned tanker Skylight, flying the flag of the Republic of Palau, was targeted five nautical miles north of Khasab Port. ⚡️Clearer vid pic.twitter.com/kLtv0xV6DE — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) March 1, 2026 There are no confirmed repor...
Oil and cryptocurrencies could see increased trading volatility after the death of Iran’s supreme leader. 'Bloomberg This Weekend' hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Mike McGlone. (Source: Bloomberg)
Oil and cryptocurrencies could see increased trading volatility after the death of Iran’s supreme leader. 'Bloomberg This Weekend' hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Mike McGlone. (Source: Bloomberg)
Stockyme/iStock via Getty Images Leveraging over 50 years of gold investing leadership, we offer timely insight into why this precious metal remains essential in today's uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical climate. Gold is one of the most vital metals in the world and a unique asset, with the ability to enhance portfolio diversification, act as a store of value, and hedge against systemic ris...
Stockyme/iStock via Getty Images Leveraging over 50 years of gold investing leadership, we offer timely insight into why this precious metal remains essential in today's uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical climate. Gold is one of the most vital metals in the world and a unique asset, with the ability to enhance portfolio diversification, act as a store of value, and hedge against systemic risk. VanEck has long been considered a leader in gold-related investments and has been managing gold funds since 1968, including the nation’s first open-ended gold equity mutual fund. As we look to the future of gold investment, understanding the evolving dynamics and fundamentals of this precious metal is crucial. This article will provide a recap of the current state of gold investing, some of VanEck’s gold market predictions, and the Firm’s general outlook for the metal in the coming years. Recent Trends in Gold Investing In 2024, gold prices soared to record highs. In 2025, gold has continued its strong performance and moved above $3,000. It has been the best-performing major asset over the past year. This surge has been driven, in part, by robust central bank demand - including from emerging markets such as China, India, and Turkey. Gold prices are significantly influenced by global economic conditions, including inflation rates and geopolitical tensions. More recently, gold has benefited from deteriorating macroeconomic conditions, including geopolitical uncertainty globally and tariff policy volatility, both of which are driving demand for an alternative to the U.S. dollar. Historically, gold has reacted to various global events such as financial crises and shifts in monetary policy. The current trend mirrors past periods where gold strengthened amid global uncertainties, suggesting a recurring pattern of investor behavior during times of economic stress. Historical Lookback of Gold Prices For centuries, gold has served as a form of exchange, a safe haven investment (i...
Guinea has signed a $143 million memorandum of understanding with the US to boost health systems in the West African nation, Finance Minister Mariama Ciré Sylla said in a video posted on Facebook. The five-year agreement, part of the US State Department’s America First Global Health Strategy , aims to strengthen Guinea’s health security, accelerate the fight against malaria, and permanently elimin...
Guinea has signed a $143 million memorandum of understanding with the US to boost health systems in the West African nation, Finance Minister Mariama Ciré Sylla said in a video posted on Facebook. The five-year agreement, part of the US State Department’s America First Global Health Strategy , aims to strengthen Guinea’s health security, accelerate the fight against malaria, and permanently eliminate polio. “This signing marks the beginning of a new phase in the strategic partnership between the US and Guinea, serving the health, development, and prosperity of our nation,” Sylla said. Read more: Squirrels With Mpox Spur Vaccine Push by Africa CDC The agreement provides for $91 million in US funding, alongside $51 million in co-financing from Guinea, to be deployed over the 2026–2030 period. The agreement with Guinea is the latest in a string of MOUs signed by the US State Department with African countries as well as Panama in Central America.
Trivium Point Advisory LLC bought a new position in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 37,328 shares of the chip maker's stock, valued at approximately $1,252,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified th...
Trivium Point Advisory LLC bought a new position in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 37,328 shares of the chip maker's stock, valued at approximately $1,252,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in shares of Intel by 2.4% during the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 745,696 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $25,018,000 after purchasing an additional 17,406 shares in the last quarter. Mosaic Family Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Intel during the 3rd quarter valued at $299,000. Dunhill Financial LLC grew its holdings in Intel by 15.3% during the 3rd quarter. Dunhill Financial LLC now owns 3,654 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $123,000 after buying an additional 486 shares during the last quarter. Clare Market Investments LLC purchased a new position in Intel during the third quarter worth $1,535,000. Finally, Allianz SE raised its holdings in shares of Intel by 68.6% in the third quarter. Allianz SE now owns 160,025 shares of the chip maker's stock worth $5,369,000 after acquiring an additional 65,125 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.53% of the company's stock. Get Intel alerts: Sign Up More Intel News Here are the key news stories impacting Intel this week: Intel Stock Performance NASDAQ:INTC opened at $45.61 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $227.82 billion, a P/E ratio of -570.05, a P/E/G ratio of 16.90 and a beta of 1.38. The firm's 50 day moving average is $44.62 and its two-hundred day moving average is $37.41. Intel Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $17.67 and a fifty-two week high of $54.60. The company has a quick ratio of 1.65, a current ratio of 2.02 and a debt-t...
A “relatively flexible” legal framework for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis will be introduced to the Legislative Council in late March to fast-track the megaproject’s development, a minister has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho shared the update on the planned framework on Sunday, days after the city’s latest budget sought to allocate HK$30 billion (US$3.8 billion) for the m...
A “relatively flexible” legal framework for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis will be introduced to the Legislative Council in late March to fast-track the megaproject’s development, a minister has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho shared the update on the planned framework on Sunday, days after the city’s latest budget sought to allocate HK$30 billion (US$3.8 billion) for the megaproject set to cover 30,000 hectares (74,130 acres) in the New Territories. Authorities will seek...
Trump quipped about inviting US women to White House Knight appears on SNL with Hughes brothers US ice hockey star Hilary Knight aimed a barb at Donald Trump during an appearance on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live. Knight led the US women to gold at last month’s Olympics, scoring the Americans’ first goal as they beat Canada in overtime. But after the US men’s team won gold Trump joked that he ...
Trump quipped about inviting US women to White House Knight appears on SNL with Hughes brothers US ice hockey star Hilary Knight aimed a barb at Donald Trump during an appearance on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live. Knight led the US women to gold at last month’s Olympics, scoring the Americans’ first goal as they beat Canada in overtime. But after the US men’s team won gold Trump joked that he would have to invite the women’s team to the White House too or risk being impeached. Many of the men’s players laughed at Trump’s comments, and Knight later called them “distasteful and unfortunate.” While the US men visited the White House last week, Knight and her teammates said they were too busy to attend and will instead celebrate at an event in July organized by rapper Flavor Flav. Continue reading...
As missiles and drones flew over the United Arab Emirates, traders and Wall Street executives who’ve flocked to the Gulf in recent years found themselves confronting a threat few expected to materialize in a country that had pitched itself as the region’s safest hub. Several hedge funds began reviewing business-continuity arrangements almost immediately, according to people familiar with the matte...
As missiles and drones flew over the United Arab Emirates, traders and Wall Street executives who’ve flocked to the Gulf in recent years found themselves confronting a threat few expected to materialize in a country that had pitched itself as the region’s safest hub. Several hedge funds began reviewing business-continuity arrangements almost immediately, according to people familiar with the matter. Global banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. instructed employees to work from home, while other firms urged staff to shelter in place and avoid sensitive areas around foreign embassies and military installations. Air defense systems have intercepted projectiles over the skylines of Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the weekend, with debris and smoke visible near high-profile commercial districts and luxury developments including Palm Jumeirah. A suspected aerial strike partially damaged facilities at Dubai International Airport, while debris from an intercepted drone struck a building facade at Etihad Towers, a site housing diplomatic missions in the UAE capital. The attacks, part of an unprecedented Iranian response to US and Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , punctured the long-nurtured perception that the UAE was insulated from the volatility of its neighborhood — an image that has underpinned its rapid rise as a magnet for hedge funds, private capital and global banks. Read More: ‘Return to Your Senses’: Gulf States Ramp Up Criticism of Iran On Saturday night, Singapore-based hedge fund Dymon Asia Capital ’s senior executives jumped on a call to work out — among other things — what to do if the conflict spiraled into full-on war. Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner Kenneth Kan , who like most Singaporean men had served in the country’s armed forces, helped draft guidelines eventually sent to staff across the region. Aside from its office in the Dubai International Financial Centre with 17 employees, it also h...
iridi/iStock via Getty Images Foreword About Large Cap Value “A Value ranking for large cap stocks from YCharts puts together complementary strategies found during their stock research. The value ranking looks at the price of a stock relative to a number of measurements that determine intrinsic firm value. Only the largest 10% of companies based on market cap are shown in this portfolio. What it i...
iridi/iStock via Getty Images Foreword About Large Cap Value “A Value ranking for large cap stocks from YCharts puts together complementary strategies found during their stock research. The value ranking looks at the price of a stock relative to a number of measurements that determine intrinsic firm value. Only the largest 10% of companies based on market cap are shown in this portfolio. What it is: The Value Score is a composite score. It tells you how much you are getting in terms of profits, cash flows, assets, sales, etc. for the stock price that you pay. It is a relative measurement, so it says nothing about the overall level of the market. Rather, it answers the question: "Given the current market level, which stocks give you the most current value for your dollar of investment?" Tens are the most value, and 1s are the least. How to use it: Use it to find companies that are selling at a low price relative to their assets and profits. Limitations of the Value Score: Watch out for companies with a lot of uncertainty or bad prospects for the future (e.g., Pharma companies with expiring patents, industries on the decline, etc). About the Ben Graham Formula The Ben Graham Formula strategy contains ultra-stable stocks that will infrequently lose money if held over a long period of time. It was developed based on a screen in Graham's book, "The Intelligent Investor." For those who have the book, it is the "Defensive Investor" screen. It selects stocks that are large in terms of sales and total assets, have a strong track record of earnings and dividend payments, have a reasonable current ratio and level of long term debt, and have a low valuation given by PE Ratios and Price to Book Value ratios.” -YCharts While over half of this March collection of GASV is too pricey, or reveals somewhat skinny or no forward looking dividends, fourteen of the twenty-nine “safer” lowest-priced dogs of the GASV are buyable. March finds Hafnia Ltd ( HAFN ), IRSA Inversiones ( IRS ), We...
AI Boom And European Bond Markets: A Deep Dive Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The “credit pump” could rightfully claim its place as a symbolic flag of the European Union. With virtually unlimited access to the bond market, politics magically transforms an inexhaustible credit stream into political maneuvers and ideological wizardry. Through this manipulation of money, processes and institutions are tra...
AI Boom And European Bond Markets: A Deep Dive Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The “credit pump” could rightfully claim its place as a symbolic flag of the European Union. With virtually unlimited access to the bond market, politics magically transforms an inexhaustible credit stream into political maneuvers and ideological wizardry. Through this manipulation of money, processes and institutions are transplanted into the real world that, under normal circumstances, could never have surpassed the fantasies and limits of political ideology. Wind turbines in forests, fully electric cargo bikes in an industrial nation that destroys its own engines of prosperity in favor of an artificial green subsidy economy, plunging itself into trillions of euros in new debt – a historically unprecedented degrowth spectacle , which has not erupted into open revolt only because hundreds of thousands losing their jobs are somehow absorbed into the public sector or cushioned, if not sedated , by the largesse of the German welfare state. The same applies to open-border policies. Here too, perpetual credit seems to lubricate a project designed to unlock new voter potential for the political left. This process becomes possible through the systematic destruction of monetary value. National debt is not merely a fiscal problem; it erodes the fragile economic fabric of society. Moreover, it sends the fatal signal that an overpowering actor like the state can override the limits of productivity, reason, and scarcity at the push of a button. Thus, the so-called debt brake was a political paper tiger from the start: Germany abandoned the path of political seriousness long ago and joined the ranks of debt magicians. It has become a driving force in an ideologically overgrown swamp of debt, making the refinancing problems of heavily indebted Eurozone states increasingly visible year after year. Leading the debt race this year is the magic duo Germany-France. Budget figures are falsified, accounting tricks...