Gold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise. Here’s why bullion is out of favor
The yellow metal is at its lowest level of the year as potential interest rate increases and faltering technical signals weigh on prices.
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Trump picks former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as national intelligence director
Trump’s announcement came after objections by House Democrats to his selection of Bill Pulte as acting DNI ensured that Section 702 of FISA will expire Friday.
Oil tanker CEO sees Hormuz ship traffic quickly increasing if U.S. and Iran reach a deal
Many shipowners are just waiting for the threat assessment to be downgraded before crossing Hormuz, Frontline CEO Lars Barstad said.
Trump cancels Iran strikes scheduled for Thursday evening
Hours earlier, Trump warned that the U.S. would attack Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” and soon take over Iran’s oil infrastructure assets, including Kharg Island.
World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico with Shakira
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca.
When will the Iran war end? Here’s what Trump has said.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
Vance says Netanyahu has “certainly gotten some things wrong”
Vice President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “certainly gotten some things wrong,” but has ultimately “been a good partner” to the U.S. “We’re gonna keep on working together. But where interests diverge, the United States is gonna pursue the best interests of our nation, and that’s …
World’s largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
Girl swept away and still missing off the Southern California coast
A mother and two children got caught in powerful ocean swells off the Southern California coast before witnesses jumped into the water to save two of the swimmers on Tuesday night — with one child still missing, officials said.
Defense industry leaders preparing to meet with Trump as worries grow over missile supply, sources say
Defense industry leaders have been preparing to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House later this week over missiles.