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Rising Tensions Leave Ships Stranded in Key Oil Passage

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠was closed for a fourth day on Tuesday, choking off a key artery accounting for about 20% of global oil and gas supply. Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, has raised urgent concerns over an increasingly alarming situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where dozens of vessels remain stranded amid escalating conflict involving Iran. He emphasized the need to safeguard global shipping and protect seafarers as the strategic waterway—responsible for roughly 20% of global oil and gas flows—remains closed for a fourth consecutive day.  The closure has disrupted international trade routes and heightened anxiety across the maritime sector. Greek authorities have urged shipowners to exercise maximum caution and avoid high‑risk zones in the wider Persian Gulf region as tensions continue to rise. The prolonged shutdown underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains to geopolitical instability and highlights th...

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Wall Street Awaits Key Nvidia Earnings and Inflation Data

 

Wall Street remained relatively quiet today as investors eagerly anticipate Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report and the latest inflation data from the government. Futures for the S&P 500 edged up slightly by less than 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained nearly unchanged after setting an all-time high the previous day.

The focus is on Nvidia, a key player in the artificial intelligence sector, which is expected to report significant earnings growth. Analysts predict Nvidia will announce earnings of 64 cents per share, a remarkable 156% increase from the same period last year, with revenue projected at $28.6 billion, up 110% year-over-year.

In addition to Nvidia’s results, investors are closely watching the latest inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy decisions. The combination of corporate earnings and economic indicators is likely to set the tone for the markets in the coming days.

Stay tuned for updates as these critical reports are released.


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