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Many insurance underwriters won’t offer Middle East coverage to U.S., Israel, U.K.-linked vessels at any price
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Many insurance underwriters won’t offer Middle East coverage to U.S., Israel, U.K.-linked vessels at any price

The conflict in the Middle East has led many insurance underwriters in the maritime shipping market to avoid offering coverage in the region to any U.S., Israel, or U.K.-linked vessels. “Many underwriters are not touching vessels with perceived U.S., U.K. or Israeli links at any price,” said David Osler, insurance editor for Lloyd’s List. According […]

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Israel-Iran ceasefire: Live updates
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Israel-Iran ceasefire: Live updates

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump says China can buy oil from Iran FILE PHOTO: An Israeli gas platform, controlled by a U.S.-Israeli energy group, is seen in the Mediterranean sea, some 15 miles (24 km) west of Israel’s port city of Ashdod, in this file picture taken February 25, 2013. Amir Cohen | Reuters […]

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Oil prices fall more than 4% after Trump says China can continue buying oil from Iran
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Oil prices fall more than 4% after Trump says China can continue buying oil from Iran

Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after President Donald Trump said China can keep buying oil from Iran, a sign that the U.S. is easing its maximum pressure campaign on the Islamic Republic in the wake of a ceasefire with Israel. Global benchmark Brent fell $3.33, or 4.66%, to $68.15 per barrel by 10:18 a.m. ET. […]

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Carnival, Chewy, KB Home, Lockheed Martin and more
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Carnival, Chewy, KB Home, Lockheed Martin and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Carnival — The cruise line jumped more than 6% after beating second quarter earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations. Carnival reported adjusted earnings of 35 cents per share on revenue of $6.33 billion. Analysts were expecting earnings of 25 cents per share on revenue of […]

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Was it all ‘just a big show?’ Anxiety, frustration and hope for Middle East residents as Trump brokers fragile ceasefire
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Was it all ‘just a big show?’ Anxiety, frustration and hope for Middle East residents as Trump brokers fragile ceasefire

A view of missiles over Doha, Qatar after Iran has launched an operation targeting a U.S. base in Qatar on June 23, 2025. Stringer | Anadolu | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Escalating regional war, or a bunch of choreographed theatre? A shaky ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump Monday night looks to […]

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Stock futures rise after Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire is in effect: Live updates
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Stock futures rise after Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire is in effect: Live updates

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 23, 2025. NYSE Stock futures rose early Tuesday after President Donald Trump said that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran had come into effect, marking the latest sign of easing tensions in the Middle East. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 350 […]

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Conflict or ceasefire, most markets remain unfazed — here’s why
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Conflict or ceasefire, most markets remain unfazed — here’s why

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 13, 2025. NYSE Global equities posted muted gains Tuesday, as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire timeline between Iran and Israel, as well as growing signs of fatigue toward Trump’s policymaking. The MSCI World index, which tracks over a thousand large […]

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CNBC Daily Open: The strange times of missiles-led ‘peace’
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CNBC Daily Open: The strange times of missiles-led ‘peace’

US President Donald Trump (L) greets Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he arrives to address troops at the Al-Udeid air base southwest of Doha on May 15, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images It’s a strange thought that launching attacks on other countries could lead to peace, but that seems to be […]

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Asia-Pacific markets rise after Trump says Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire
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Asia-Pacific markets rise after Trump says Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire

Sunset at Shinjuku , Tokyo – Japan. Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Tuesday after United States President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE … for […]

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Shipping groups avoid the Strait of Hormuz to reduce exposure after U.S. strikes on Iran
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Shipping groups avoid the Strait of Hormuz to reduce exposure after U.S. strikes on Iran

An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf during the IRGC marine parade to commemorate Persian Gulf National Day, near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the seaport city of Bushehr, in the south of Iran, on April 29, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The number of vessels navigating […]

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