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Oil prices soared after President Donald Trump reopened the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows a series of recent attacks between Iran and the United States over the weekend. Volatility creates unique opportunities in the options market. of United States Oil Fund (USO)ETFs, which best track oil prices, offer stock options traders a liquid and accessible alternative to the complexity of futures markets. While Gulf uncertainty is creating short-term volatility, long-dated oil is also structurally likely to face upside resistance, creating an ideal environment for premium sellers looking to take advantage of rising options prices.On the downside,…

Tokyo — Japan may have its first female prime minister, but the chances of a woman ascending to the throne are slimmer than ever as the Japanese government attempts to avert a succession crisis. With only three heirs eligible to inherit the Kiku title, two of whom are over 60, the imperial family faces a succession crisis. Japan’s monarchy has maintained a male-only inheritance for centuries, branding a deeply patriarchal society where men dominate other areas of life such as business and politics. Now, the rule threatens the very survival of the world’s oldest monarchy, which has seen more daughters…

Renovations continue at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Building, the main office of the Federal Reserve Board, in this photo on December 9, 2025 in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesFutures traders and prediction markets still expect the Fed to maintain status quo at its July meeting, leaving interest rates on hold again. But that would be a close call.The central bank is now more likely to raise interest rates on Monday.According to CME’s FedWatch tool, the probability that the Fed will raise interest rates by a quarter of a point on July 29th is currently 46.5%. That’s up…

A US judge has ruled that the US president and the Department of Justice abused the courts in a settlement that led to the creation of an “anti-weaponization” fund.Published July 13, 2026July 13, 2026A U.S. federal judge has ruled that a civil settlement reached between President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice is illegal.Monday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams loosely characterized the situation as self-serving.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listTrump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in January, accusing the agency of failing to adequately prevent the leak of his…

Among all the debates raging about the potential downsides of AI, there’s one concern that’s bothering Silicon Valley’s AI enthusiasts the most. Their concern is that the big AI labs that sell their own models are somehow acting like Trojan horses. The concern is that as startups and companies use Labs’ AI models like OpenAI and Anthropic, the Labs will increasingly have access to those companies’ most sensitive business information. Model makers can use that knowledge for themselves and potentially become competitors for their own customers. Those issuing such warnings range from venture capitalists like Jason Calacanis to Palantir CEO…

A pedestrian passes the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency seal outside the organization’s headquarters on March 20, 2019, in Washington, DC.Andrew Haller Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration on Monday released guidance that experts say could reduce bank lending to certain undocumented immigrants, the latest move by the White House to use the financial system to enforce tougher immigration policies. Guidance issued by three federal banking regulators: the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration states that people who are not authorized to work in the United…

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday that tech stocks remain the market’s best hunting ground for investors looking for big returns.”Tech companies, especially big tech companies, have much more to offer than the rest of the market,” the “Mad Money” host said.Investors shifted to sectors that typically benefit from higher energy prices as oil prices rose on Monday after President Donald Trump announced he would reopen the blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Kramer argued that companies in these industries are unlikely to generate the long-term returns that technology companies can generate through new products, strategic initiatives, or shifts…

WASHINGTON, DC – As devastating Hurricane Helen hit the southeastern coast of the United States in 2024, the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared on FOX News to discuss the aftermath of the natural disaster in South Carolina.For five minutes, he expressed anger and frustration over what he called then-Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration’s failure to respond to the hurricane.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listThen, suddenly and without prompting, he shifted the conversation from the plight of his home country to concerns about Israel, which is in the midst of a genocidal war in Gaza.”I’ve traveled all over…

Lee este artículo en español Two goldfish sit in a glass display case on the façade of a sushi restaurant in a chic neighborhood in Buenos Aires, almost unnoticed except for the occasional child tapping on the glass. One day someone took a closer look at the tank, which was exposed to the sun and city noise. It would change the fate of two small fish named Fede and Magui, who were later recognized as intelligent beings with rights in an Argentine court. “Anyone who walks by and stops to look at it will see that it’s not a suitable…

Nous Research, the startup behind the open source Hermes agent, is finalizing a new funding round led by Robot Ventures at a valuation of $1.5 billion, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors, according to three sources familiar with the deal. The company has raised at least $75 million and is receiving strong interest from investors, people said. The new round comes less than three months after Nous announced a $50 million Series A. Nous Research declined to comment. USV and Robot Ventures did not respond to requests for comment. The company was founded in 2023 by Jeffrey…