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Fewer Vessels Transit Hormuz as U.S. Blockade Tightens Pressure on Global Trade

The renewed U.S. naval blockade and reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing pressure on global energy markets, trade flows, and alternative payment systems as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape international finance.

Unprecedented security measures accompanied the Iraqi Prime Minister's visit to Washington, causing the suspension of air traffic at Reagan Airport and the cancellation and delay of more than 400 flights  

Washington -One News -  7/16/2026     The official visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the US capital, Washington, turned into one of the most heavily secured foreign visits in recent months, after US authorities imposed exceptional measures that led to the suspension of air traffic at Ronald Reagan National Airport, one of the most sensitive airports and closest to federal institutions in the capital.  

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Cooling U.S. Inflation Reshapes Fed Outlook as Global Markets Reprice Interest Rate Expectations

New inflation data showed U.S. price pressures eased more than expected, reducing expectations of another immediate Federal Reserve rate increase and triggering a broad reassessment across global financial markets.

Fort Knox Standoff: Bessent Says All The Gold Is There, Says America 'Used To Be Backed' By It

Zero Hedge by Tyler Durden

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has once again assured the public that America's gold reserves remain fully intact, pushing back against years of speculation surrounding the legendary vaults at Fort Knox. In a Fox News interview with Jesse Watters that aired Monday night, Bessent reiterated his standing assurance that every ounce of the nation's bullion is "present and accounted for" - while making no plans to visit the Kentucky depository himself.

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Iran Threatens Wider Shipping Disruptions as Peace Talks Continue Under Mounting Pressure

Iran warned that additional strategic maritime routes could become targets as military tensions with the United States intensified, placing renewed pressure on global energy markets even as diplomatic negotiations continue.