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Iran Has Set 6 New Conditions. An End To Middle East War Is Drifting To Dire Straits.

Apart from lifting the Naval blockade, Iran has also sought a withdrawal of the US naval and air forces from Iran's neighborhood. A full compensation package, lifting sanctions and unconditional release of Iranian assets have also been sought.

Iran Sees Hormuz As Trump's Waterloo. That May Not Be The Case.
The strategy poses risk as the US war has heaped misery on Tehran on multiple counts. Strikes have decimated Iran's top leadership, navy and air force. Iran's own economy is in shambles and Iranians who hit the streets in protests months ago against the regime, could latch on to economic misery to trigger an uprising again. These are factors which could upset Tehran's calculations.
US Senate Nod For Russia Sanctions. Ukraine Cheers Move, But Will Moscow Blink
The backers of the bill and the Trump administration believe that such a step would force Russia to tone down its war rhetoric and drag it to talks to end the conflict, which has raged on since 2022. Russia has not shown any signs of backing down.
The Jobs Report Surprised To The Downside. Bets That The Fed Won't Hike Rates In September Are Up
Traders increased their bets that the Fed won't hike interest rates in September following a weak jobs report.
The Deal To Reopen The Strait Of Hormuz Is Yet To Come. Iran's Chief Negotiator Is Taking On Trump
Iran's top negotiator is accusing Donald Trump of "theater diplomacy" and calling him to "acknowledge the facts and fulfill your commitments," as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue.
A Report Says The Worst AI-Related Labor Fears Are Not Materializing Yet. Jobs Are Falling While Hiring Is On The Rise.
Announced layoffs fell in July while announced hirings by companies reached their highest level for the month since 2022, according to a report by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Putin Is Reportedly Considering Testing NATO's Resolve. He Could Order A Limited Assault On An Allied Country
Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering a limited assault on a NATO country to test the alliance, according to a new report.
The Labor Market Was Expected To Add Over 80,000 Jobs. It Has Shed More Than 20,000
The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs last months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Iran's New Supreme Leader Hasn't Been Seen Since The War Began. A Report Claims He Could Die At Any Moment
Mojtaba Khamenei is in extremely critical condition and could die imminently, according to a new report.

'I Thought Trump Hated Bad Bunny?': White House Deletes Hypocritical TikTok After Internet Backlash

The White House removed Bad Bunny's music from a TikTok video featuring Trump after backlash over using an artist previously criticised by the president. The reason for removal remains unclear.

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The massive miss on jobs creation fanned fears about the US economy

The Job Market Is Stable But Workers Say It Feels Frozen: Report

Washington Wants To Limit Chinese AI Models. One Of Them Helped Contain OpenAI's Cyber Incident.

Economy in Focus

SpaceX Stock Surges After Share Unlock Puts Investors to the Test And Gets Close To IPO Price
The stock climbed about 18% over the past five trading sessions despite navigating its first quarterly earnings report as a public company and the largest lock-up expiration since its June initial public offering.
- SpaceX's AI Spending Has Rattled Investors. Its Stock Is Sinking.
- Discarded SpaceX Rocket Expected To Crash Into The Moon. You Might Be Able To See The Aftermath
A Weak Jobs Report Boosted Bets That The Fed Won't Hike Rates In September. Stocks Climbed.
Stocks climbed again on Friday after an unexpectedly weak jobs report, which boosted bets that the Fed won't hike interest rates in September.
- The Labor Market Was Expected To Add Over 80,000 Jobs. It Has Shed More Than 20,000
- The Jobs Report Surprised To The Downside. Bets That The Fed Won't Hike Rates In September Are Up

Bitcoin's Search For A Bottom Continues. Technical Signals Are Starting To Shift

While Bitcoin remains under pressure after months of volatility, several widely followed technical indicators suggest selling momentum may be easing, according to market analysts.

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