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Futures, Gold Jump As Yields Fall Despite Surging Oil As Recession Fears Surpass Inflation Concerns Futures are higher despite continued Iran war escalation which pushed Brent higher by around 2% after Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen joining the war on Iran’s said, bouncing from overnight lows which may be driven by positioning, but also by a major shift in the regime with oil now rising instead of falling on higher oil prices as the market pivots to price in not inflation but recession (and look at the spike in gold/bitcoin...

"Why I'm Writing This Anonymously And What That Says About Free Speech In Britain" Authored by 'regular bloke' via dailysceptic.org, I have wanted to write for the Daily Sceptic for a long time. It should be a straightforward ambition to fulfil. I have opinions, I support free speech and scepticism, and here is a publication built for exactly that. Instead, my first contribution arrives unsigned. I think the reason why is, in itself, the article. Ann Widdecombe’s murder has reopened a question that surfaces from time to time: should politicians with ‘unfashionable’ views get...

Iran-Oman Hormuz Route 'Agreed To' As Iran Warns Against US 'Interference' Summary Iran says Hormuz route is agreed: Tehran says it has finalized a shipping route with Oman, blaming U.S. actions for delaying a final agreement. Tehran claims victory: Iranian officials say the deal would lock in Iran's wartime gains and strategic leverage over Hormuz. Mixed messages: Trump says a deal could come within days, while Iran insists the talks are only with Oman. Draft outline emerges: Reports outline Iranian oversight of inbound traffic and Omani management of outbound shipping. High stakes as pressure eased...