Pentagon Gaming Out "Sustained, Weeks-Long Military Campaign" Against Iran Which Could Open Pandora's Box

The Trump administration is increasing sanctions on Cuba, in the form of new economic penalties for Cuban industries as well as expanding enforcement of laws that bar Americans who visit the island from dealings with government-owned or -affiliated businesses. The penalties, which were announced Thursday by the Treasury and State Departments, are aimed at 10 […]

Iranian Army Commandos Seize Oil Tanker Over Export Disruption Claims The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iran has seized an oil tanker, accusing it of "attempting to disrupt oil exports and the interests of the Iranian nation." Tasnim did not elaborate on the seizure, but Iran's official state news agency, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), stated that the Iranian military directed the tanker to Iran's southern coast. The report noted that the tanker was carrying Iranian crude oil. "Army commandos seized this violating oil tanker carrying a cargo of...

US New Home Sales Collapse By Most In 13 Years In January Despite falling mortgage rates, analysts expected December's drop in new home sales to accelerate in January... and accelerate they did... crashing a stunning 17.6% MoM (-2.7% MoM exp) - the biggest MoM drop since July 2013. This huge MoM drop dragged sales down 11.3% YoY - the worst slide in three years... Source: Bloomberg This huge drop dragged the new home sales SAAR down to its lowest since 2022, catching down to existing and pending sales... Inventories are up (Houses for sale...