Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany amidGermany amid a spat with Germany’s chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran. “The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of troopstroops in Germany, with…
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World shares were mixed on Monday, as Brent crude oil prices rose by $2.50 a barrel early in the day, while talks on ending the war between the US and Iran remained stalled. Oil prices have risen sharply since the war began due to disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, Brent…
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Gas prices and retirement accounts shouldn’t react to the same news, but they have lately. Famous former hedge fund investor Michael Burry argues that the stock market is not only responding to the US war with Iran but is also being shaped by how quickly the US tries to end it. Barry, the “Big Short”…
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh talks during an interview with The Associated Press. (Photo: AP) According to the Associated Press (AP), a senior official said Iran is not ready to hold direct talks with the United States at this stage, pointing to Washington’s excessive demands. Speaking in Antalya, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said…
World shares were mixed on Friday even after Wall Street set another record, as investors eyed more US-Iran talks and signs of an extension of the Iran-war ceasefire that is set to expire next week. Oil prices fell on Friday, while US futures rose. President Trump suggested on Thursday he is willing to extend a…
