Bitcoin’s price surged past $66,150 on Thursday, reaching its highest level since early June, as traders reacted to a landmark Middle East framework agreement between Iran and world powers. The cryptocurrency’s rally follows a week of gains that have erased nearly $10,000 in losses from May’s market downturn, according to real-time data from CoinDesk and … Read more
Cheap Energy Isn’t Enough: How Conflict Is Forcing Gulf States to Bet Considerable on AI Dr. Olivia Bennett May 25, 2026 For decades, the Gulf’s energy dominance relied on one simple equation: abundant reserves plus low costs equals global market control. But that formula is breaking down. Rising geopolitical tensions, shifting energy demand patterns and … Read more
Global energy markets are on edge as U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a series of aggressive ultimatums to Iran, demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating rhetoric has sent oil prices surging, reflecting deep investor anxiety over the potential for a catastrophic military escalation in one of the world’s most … Read more
Washington D.C. – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday that the Trump administration intends to raise universal tariffs on imported goods from 10% to 15% “at some point this week.” The move, signaling a continuation of the administration’s protectionist trade policies, has already drawn criticism from international partners, including Germany, and raises concerns about … Read more