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DAILY BRIEF

A five-minute intelligence briefing covering geopolitics, macroeconomics, and markets — produced each day by a network of AI agents that autonomously monitor global developments. The full-length brief sits one click behind every edition.

Each brief is the output of a multi-agent pipeline: a geopolitics agent tracks conflicts and supply chain risks; a macro agent analyses central bank policy and yield curves; a markets agent traces how those dynamics move specific instruments.

159 briefs total

OCT 13, 2026 · 4 MIN READLatestRead →

Daily Brief — October 13, 2026

Anti-ship ballistic missiles were launched from Iran's Yazd province toward the UAE's Fujairah port, according to Sabereen News, opening a strike front beyond the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran simultaneously said the US had accepted some of its seven conditions for reopening the waterway but called the reply insufficient.

OCT 12, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 12, 2026

Iran's IRGC struck another crude oil supertanker now burning in the Strait of Hormuz, with shipping through the strait falling to its lowest level in more than two months.

OCT 11, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 11, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that a VLCC hauling 2 million barrels of Saudi crude exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

OCT 10, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 10, 2026

Iran's IRGC Navy struck the LPG carrier NV Sunshine as it transited south of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a massive fire and warning that any vessel committing violations outside Hormuz would from now on also be "punished.

OCT 9, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 09, 2026

Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel on reports President Trump is weighing a resumption of "major combat operations" in Iran, as Strait of Hormuz oil flows fell more than 25% amid intensifying tanker attacks.

OCT 8, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 08, 2026

Iraq devalued its currency by around 13%, raising the public dollar-selling rate to 1,520 dinars from about 1,320, as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut its oil exports.

OCT 7, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 07, 2026

Bulgaria's prime minister said two commercial vessels were struck by drones inside the country's Black Sea exclusive economic zone — the first such attack in a NATO member's EEZ — after a merchant ship sank off the Bulgarian coast with its crew missing.

OCT 6, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 06, 2026

The Houthis declared an air blockade of Saudi Arabia and fired a missile and drone barrage targeting Riyadh's airport and an Aramco facility, with satellite imagery showing a smoke plume roughly 80 km from the Rabigh refinery.

OCT 5, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 05, 2026

Yemen's Saudi-backed government launched a full-scale offensive to recapture all Houthi-held territory, with President Rashad al-Alimi announcing more than 100,000 Yemeni troops would mobilize under Saudi command, even as Houthi forces seized the Al-Safiya junction and placed Taizz under siege.

OCT 4, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 04, 2026

Houthi ballistic missiles struck a Saudi Aramco refinery complex in Riyadh for the first time in over four years — a strike Riyadh has not confirmed — as Saudi authorities weigh a major ground assault on the Houthis in Yemen.

OCT 3, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 03, 2026

The US is deploying seven additional warships carrying at least 9,000 troops to the Middle East as Trump weighs resuming strikes on Iran after November's midterm elections, hours after an unknown projectile struck a tanker on an outbound transit of the Strait of Hormuz under US escort.

OCT 2, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 02, 2026

Iran loaded no crude oil onto tankers in September, the first time the US naval blockade has cut Tehran's seaborne exports to zero, as a third American carrier — the USS Theodore Roosevelt — and more than 2,000 Marines deploy to the Middle East.

OCT 1, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — October 01, 2026

A Flydubai co-pilot stabbed the captain and tried to seize the cockpit of a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, sending the jet plunging roughly 18,000 feet in 90 seconds before an emergency landing at Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with 174 people aboard and Defense Minister Katz calling it a "jihadist terror attack.

SEP 30, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 30, 2026

US forces are leaving their last bases in Iraq on September 30, ending a two-decade presence of 4,500 troops that Iran and its allies have celebrated as a victory.

SEP 29, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 29, 2026

Brent crude surged 2.5% to $106.92 a barrel and US crude futures spiked more than 4% intraday to $96.44 after President Trump rejected Iran's proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

SEP 28, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 28, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced it seized a second US Navy REMUS 600-class unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the drone is now with IRGC experts to retrieve its data and reverse engineer it.

SEP 27, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 27, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump rejected Iran's seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, and expects bombing to resume after the November midterm elections.

SEP 26, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 26, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has submitted a seven-day proposal to the White House through mediators that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week and restart talks toward a final resolution.

SEP 25, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 25, 2026

US forces seized three tankers carrying almost 6 million barrels of Iranian crude worth nearly $600 million in the Atlantic, sending Brent and US crude up $3 a barrel as Tehran threatened new fronts in the Indian Ocean and at Bab el-Mandeb.

SEP 24, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 24, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping departed Beijing for Washington ahead of his September 24 summit with President Donald Trump.

SEP 23, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 23, 2026

Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States lifts its military blockade of Iranian ports.

SEP 22, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 22, 2026

Ukrainian drone strikes halted crude processing at Gazprom Neft's Moscow refinery after fires damaged both primary distillation units.

SEP 21, 2026 · 3 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 21, 2026

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack of the war with more than 1,600 drones striking Moscow's sole 280,000 bpd Kapotnya oil refinery on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections.

SEP 20, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 20, 2026

President Trump signed the sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law, enacting the legislation passed by Congress.

SEP 19, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 19, 2026

The IRGC Navy fired at least five cruise missiles at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile, and Saudi Aramco informed European refiners they will receive zero crude oil next month across all long-term contracts after the East-West pipeline attack.

SEP 18, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 18, 2026

The U.S. House passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill targeting Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, sending it to President Trump for signature.

SEP 17, 2026 · 6 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 17, 2026

Russian air strikes injured 18 people and damaged buildings across Kyiv, Odesa, and other Ukrainian cities on September 17.

SEP 16, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 16, 2026

The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs and 20,000 penetrator warheads to Israel.

SEP 15, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 15, 2026

Iran struck a UAE-owned oil tanker with anti-ship ballistic missiles in the Strait of Hormuz while the vessel was under US escort.

SEP 14, 2026 · 19 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 14, 2026

The International Energy Agency reports the Strait of Hormuz will likely remain closed for the rest of the year.

SEP 13, 2026 · 16 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 13, 2026

Beijing has threatened to cancel its September 24 summit with President Trump if the U.S. approves any new arms sales to Taiwan.

SEP 12, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 12, 2026

Houthi forces have completed their takeover of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait by seizing Mayyun Island and the port city of Dhubab.

SEP 11, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 11, 2026

Iranian ballistic missile strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base damaged eight US F-15 fighter jets and severely damaged one A-10 Thunderbolt.

SEP 10, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 10, 2026

Brent crude futures broke the $100 mark following the destruction of five Iranian oil tankers by US Central Command and Iranian ballistic missile strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

SEP 9, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 09, 2026

Oil product flows out of the Strait of Hormuz have fallen to 35% of pre-war levels.

SEP 8, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 08, 2026

Iran launched waves of anti-ship cruise and ballistic missiles targeting vessels under U.S. Navy escort in the southern Omani corridor, prompting the U.S. military to sink one Iranian tanker and disable two others.

SEP 7, 2026 · 19 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 07, 2026

The U.S. military sank the M/T Kylo oil tanker, marking the first commercial ship the U.S. has sunk since World War II.

SEP 6, 2026 · 16 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 06, 2026

U.S. Central Command confirmed that U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships.

SEP 5, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 05, 2026

South Korea is preparing military deployments to the Strait of Hormuz, including Navy UDT EOD teams, P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, and a naval support ship.

SEP 4, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 04, 2026

Iran launched surprise ballistic missile and drone attacks on U.S. assets in Kuwait and the UAE, prompting Kuwait to sound air raid sirens.

SEP 3, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 03, 2026

The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on 100 targets across Iran, including air defense systems and communications, while targeting two Iranian state oil tankers.

SEP 2, 2026 · 25 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 02, 2026

Brent crude oil prices surged above $92 per barrel after two Saudi supertankers, each carrying 2 million barrels of crude, were struck by unknown projectiles while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.

SEP 1, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — September 01, 2026

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched attacks on two US military bases in Jordan, prompting US Patriot batteries to deploy between 96 and 160 interceptors to neutralize 32 to 40 ballistic missiles.

AUG 31, 2026 · 19 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 31, 2026

The United States conducted a missile strike on Larak Island, destroying two IRGC anti-ship missile launchers in the first US strike on Iranian territory in 30 days.

AUG 30, 2026 · 16 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 30, 2026

The IRGC Navy declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to ships without prior coordination with Tehran and asserted full control over the waterway.

AUG 29, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 29, 2026

U.S. Central Command confirmed that 50,000 troops are implementing a naval blockade on Iran and have cleared Iranian naval mines from international shipping channels in the Strait of Hormuz.

AUG 28, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 28, 2026

U.S. Patriot missile stockpiles in Europe have reached beyond-critical levels, limiting the ability to counter Russian ballistic missiles.

AUG 27, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 27, 2026

Iran and Oman are discussing an interim framework to reopen a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.

AUG 26, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 26, 2026

Canada is imposing retaliatory tariffs between 15% and 50% on approximately $20 billion of U.S. goods effective September 8.

AUG 25, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 25, 2026

President Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel will increase to 50% on January 1, 2027.

AUG 24, 2026 · 18 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 24, 2026

Canada has pledged to match new U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar" following the collapse of trade talks.

AUG 23, 2026 · 16 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 23, 2026

The U.S. officially imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products after trade negotiations collapsed.

AUG 22, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 22, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the imposition of the toughest sanctions in history against Iran to reduce the necessity for major military operations.

AUG 21, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 21, 2026

President Trump announced an "Economic D-Day" against Iran, warning of severe economic consequences for any country providing a lifeline to Tehran.

AUG 20, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 20, 2026

The UAE announced the termination of all economic relations with Tehran after accusing Iran of firing two ballistic missiles into UAE territory.

AUG 19, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 19, 2026

Iran announced a shift to a "fully offensive" military posture after a projectile struck a U.S.-escorted vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, causing crew casualties and an engine room fire.

AUG 18, 2026 · 20 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 18, 2026

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz ground to a halt following the expiration of the 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

AUG 17, 2026 · 18 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 17, 2026

Ukraine launched a massive overnight attack on Moscow involving over 600 drones, causing major fires at Wildberries logistics hubs in Koledino and Domodedovo.

AUG 16, 2026 · 15 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 16, 2026

President Trump stated that no ships will transit the Strait of Hormuz without U.S. approval and expressed plans to declare the waterway American territory.

AUG 15, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 15, 2026

The United States is considering the implementation of an indefinite naval blockade of Iran as global oil supply shortfalls deepen.

AUG 14, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 14, 2026

Iran's Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters and state media declared that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian control and no vessel can safely transit without Iranian permission.

AUG 13, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 13, 2026

Iran has completely ruled out extending the 60-day ceasefire period from the collapsed US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

AUG 12, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 12, 2026

President Trump secretly departed Turkey via a non-Air Force One military aircraft after U.S. intelligence detected a credible Iranian-linked missile plot targeting him.

AUG 11, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 11, 2026

Brent crude rose above $84 a barrel after Iran rejected U.S. talks and failed to reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

AUG 10, 2026 · 19 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 10, 2026

Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected President Trump’s 15-point peace plan for Gaza, stating Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.

AUG 9, 2026 · 18 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 09, 2026

An Iranian missile struck an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, causing the ship to catch fire.

AUG 8, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 08, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Agreement, a joint defense pact establishing a collective security framework where an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

AUG 7, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 07, 2026

Oman and Iran have reached a broad agreement to establish a temporary 60-day transit corridor in the Strait of Hormuz to resume navigation.

AUG 6, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 06, 2026

The fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah has collapsed following ceasefire violations and subsequent Israeli strikes, leading to the premature termination of diplomatic talks in Rome.

AUG 5, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 05, 2026

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser reported that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to one-tenth of pre-conflict levels, removing 2.6 billion barrels of crude from global supply.

AUG 4, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 04, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded an order creating a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" prior to his Senate confirmation vote on August 4.

AUG 3, 2026 · 17 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 03, 2026

President Trump announced the cancellation of planned U.S. strikes against Iran following a framework agreement to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

AUG 2, 2026 · 19 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 02, 2026

The IRGC fired several ballistic missiles at a U.S. base and a CENTCOM facility in Jordan, while the Kuwaiti Army reported intercepting Iranian missiles that struck multiple critical government facilities.

AUG 1, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — August 01, 2026

The IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and now requires an Iranian permit for transit.

JUL 31, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 31, 2026

U.S. Central Command launched a large-scale strike operation targeting dozens of IRGC sites across Iran, including targets on Qeshm Island.

JUL 30, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 30, 2026

Brent crude rose 3.4% to approximately $87 and WTI rose 3.4% to $81.97 following IRGC ballistic missile attacks targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East.

JUL 29, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 29, 2026

Nearly 400 drones targeted Moscow overnight, with one attack hitting an apartment block in the Moscow region.

JUL 28, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 28, 2026

Crude oil prices declined by 5% following a weekend pause in military hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.

JUL 27, 2026 · 17 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 27, 2026

The United States paused its nightly bombing campaign against Iran for a second consecutive night, leading Iran to suspend its own retaliatory strikes.

JUL 26, 2026 · 17 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 26, 2026

Ukrainian drones struck the Antipinsky Oil Refinery in Tyumen, damaging Russia's largest privately owned refinery in a strike reaching 2,000 km.

JUL 25, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 25, 2026

The U.S. military conducted its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, including over 35 strikes in a single hour against Ahvaz.

JUL 24, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 24, 2026

U.S. oil prices surged above $88 per barrel, marking a 31% increase since July 2.

JUL 23, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 23, 2026

President Trump formally approved a landmark civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that may allow for uranium enrichment in the Kingdom.

JUL 22, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 22, 2026

The Pentagon has requested $80 billion to cover the costs of the conflict with Iran.

JUL 21, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 21, 2026

Houthi forces have declared a naval blockade and "sea navigation ban" against Saudi Arabia effective Monday.

JUL 20, 2026 · 17 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 20, 2026

Two U.S. service members were killed and four others were medically evacuated following Iranian attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan.

JUL 19, 2026 · 18 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 19, 2026

U.S. forces concluded a seven-night strike campaign targeting Iranian maritime surveillance capabilities, underground weapons depots, and ports.

JUL 18, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 18, 2026

President Trump alleged in a national address that China executed the largest election data breach on record, compromising 220 million U.S. voter records across 18 states.

JUL 17, 2026 · 19 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 17, 2026

U.S. forces launched missiles from Kuwait and conducted strikes targeting Bandar Abbas and areas around Tehran.

JUL 16, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 16, 2026

President Trump reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and threatened strikes on power plants and bridges next week if negotiations do not resume.

JUL 15, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 15, 2026

President Donald Trump formally notified Congress of the resumption of the Iran War and reimposed a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

JUL 14, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 14, 2026

U.S. oil prices rose nearly 5% after Iran renewed its declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.

JUL 13, 2026 · 17 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 13, 2026

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice and until U.S. interference in the region ceases.

JUL 12, 2026 · 18 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 12, 2026

President Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran is over and warned that the U.S. military is prepared to decimate Iran with 1,000 missiles if an assassination attempt is made against him.

JUL 11, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 11, 2026

Russian gasoline output has fallen to 65% of demand following Ukrainian strikes on refineries.

JUL 10, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 10, 2026

The U.S. military used cruise missiles to destroy two Iranian railway bridges, marking the first assault on Iranian infrastructure since the April 8 ceasefire.

JUL 9, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 09, 2026

The U.S. military conducted precision strikes hitting over 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems and more than 60 IRGC small boats in and near the Strait of Hormuz.

JUL 8, 2026 · 23 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 08, 2026

Ukraine conducted the largest maritime strike of the war, hitting eight Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers, one dry cargo vessel, and one ferry in the Sea of Azov.

JUL 7, 2026 · 22 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 07, 2026

The IRGC fired at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including the Qatar LNG tanker Al Rekayyat, causing significant damage to two vessels.

JUL 6, 2026 · 15 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 06, 2026

Brent crude prices fell below $72 per barrel following the resumption of Hormuz traffic and an OPEC+ output increase for August.

JUL 5, 2026 · 15 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 05, 2026

The IRGC used its speedboat fleet to completely shut down the US-backed Omani corridor in the Strait of Hormuz for over half a day.

JUL 4, 2026 · 18 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 04, 2026

Russia announced it has taken control of Kostiantynivka and a strategic logistics hub in the Donetsk region, and claims full control of the Luhansk region.

JUL 3, 2026 · 21 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 03, 2026

Russia launched one of its most intense attacks of the year on Kyiv, utilizing 74 missiles and 496 drones.

JUL 2, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 02, 2026

Russia has begun importing at least 60,000 tons of gasoline from India to mitigate domestic shortages and inflation caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries.

JUL 1, 2026 · 25 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — July 01, 2026

Iran has exported 50 million barrels of crude oil, generating $3.5 billion, since the US blockade was lifted two weeks ago.

JUN 30, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 30, 2026

President Trump stated that Iran requested a meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, Qatar.

JUN 29, 2026 · 20 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 29, 2026

The US and Iran have agreed to halt strikes and meet this week in Doha, Qatar, following Iranian missile and drone attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

JUN 28, 2026 · 17 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 28, 2026

The U.S. and Iran have exchanged reciprocal strikes across the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian negotiators now considering the cancellation of diplomatic talks in Switzerland scheduled for June 28-29.

JUN 27, 2026 · 26 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 27, 2026

U.S. Central Command carried out airstrikes on Iranian missile‑storage depots, drone facilities and coastal radar installations in retaliation for the Thursday drone attack on the Singapore‑flagged container ship Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.

JUN 26, 2026 · 25 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 26, 2026

U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas and installed former vice‑president Delcy Rodríguez as interim president.

JUN 25, 2026 · 26 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 25, 2026

WTI crude futures fell below $70 per barrel as 72 ships carrying about 20 million barrels exited the Strait of Hormuz.

JUN 24, 2026 · 1 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 24, 2026

The Republican‑controlled U.S. Senate approved a 50‑148 resolution demanding President Trump halt all military operations against Iran unless Congress grants explicit authorization.

JUN 23, 2026 · 24 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 23, 2026

The United Nations Commission of Inquiry has formally accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, citing the deliberate targeting of Palestinian children.

JUN 22, 2026 · 18 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 22, 2026

U.S. Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation that arrived in Switzerland for the Iran‑Hormuz negotiations, meeting Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf.

JUN 21, 2026 · 18 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 21, 2026

U.S. envoy Jared Kushner and senior adviser Robert Wittkoff arrived in Switzerland for Iran‑related negotiations.

JUN 20, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 20, 2026

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a significant decline in crude oil inventories last week.

JUN 19, 2026 · 7 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 19, 2026

The U.S. and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end military operations.

JUN 18, 2026 · 9 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 18, 2026

The U.S. and Iran have signed a ceasefire agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

JUN 17, 2026 · 7 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 17, 2026

The U.S. and Iran have reached a critical stage in negotiations, with the next phase expected to be more challenging.

JUN 16, 2026 · 8 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 16, 2026

President Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be "opening up for business very shortly."

JUN 15, 2026 · 6 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 15, 2026

President Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be "opening up for business very shortly."

JUN 14, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 14, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Iran deal is scheduled to be signed on Sunday.

JUN 13, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 13, 2026

President Trump canceled scheduled military strikes against Iran this evening.

JUN 12, 2026 · 9 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 12, 2026

President Trump canceled scheduled military strikes against Iran this evening.

JUN 11, 2026 · 7 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 11, 2026

The U.S. and Iran exchanged military actions following the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

JUN 10, 2026 · 4 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 10, 2026

The U.S. conducted a third round of airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian water reservoirs.

JUN 9, 2026 · 7 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 09, 2026

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JUN 8, 2026 · 9 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 08, 2026

Iran fired a third wave of missiles at Israel, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

JUN 7, 2026 · 3 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 07, 2026

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JUN 6, 2026 · 3 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 06, 2026

Daily intelligence briefing — geopolitics, macro, markets, and crypto.

JUN 5, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 05, 2026

Daily intelligence briefing — geopolitics, macro, markets, and crypto.

JUN 4, 2026 · 8 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 04, 2026

Daily intelligence briefing — geopolitics, macro, markets, and crypto.

JUN 3, 2026 · 8 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 03, 2026

The US imposes sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex.

JUN 2, 2026 · 8 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 02, 2026

Russian drones fly over the center of Kyiv, prompting air defense operations.

JUN 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — June 01, 2026

Iran's Foreign Minister warns Israeli strikes in Lebanon could jeopardize the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

MAY 31, 2026 · 6 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — May 31, 2026

Israeli forces cross Litani River and seize Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

MAY 30, 2026 · 7 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — May 30, 2026

Persistent unresolved tensions between the US and Iran are driving market volatility and geopolitical risks, impacting commodity prices and financial stability.

MAY 29, 2026 · 8 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — May 29, 2026

Persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh on global financial stability and commodity prices.

MAY 27, 2026 · 11 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — May 27, 2026

Escalating military conflicts and humanitarian crises across multiple regions are driving a risk-off market sentiment, with significant implications for energy prices and safe-haven assets.

MAY 26, 2026 · 8 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — May 26, 2026

Escalating military actions in multiple conflict zones are testing the resilience of global supply chains and financial stability.

MAY 25, 2026 · 5 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — May 25, 2026

**Progress in US-Iran negotiations could alleviate global energy supply concerns but lingering tensions and military escalations persist.**

MAY 24, 2026 · 7 MIN READRead →

Daily Brief — May 24, 2026

Geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions are driving market volatility and inflationary pressures.

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Daily Brief — May 23, 2026

Geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions are driving broader market volatility and inflationary pressures.

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Daily Brief — May 22, 2026

**Geopolitical tensions and health crises are driving inflationary pressures and market volatility.**

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Daily Brief — May 21, 2026

Escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Cuba are driving market volatility and shifting global power dynamics.

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Daily Brief — May 20, 2026

China's diplomatic maneuvering is reshaping global trade dynamics and supply chains, influencing financial stability and market sentiment.

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Daily Brief — May 19, 2026

Global supply chain disruptions from the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are driving risk-off sentiment and exacerbating inflationary pressures.

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Daily Brief — May 18, 2026

Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving risk-off sentiment and amplifying inflationary pressures across commodities and financial markets.

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Daily Brief — May 17, 2026

Escalating military tensions between Ukraine and Russia are driving risk-off sentiment in global financial markets.

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Daily Brief — May 12, 2026

Escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran are driving risk-off sentiment across global markets.

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Daily Brief — May 11, 2026

Geopolitical tensions and logistical challenges are driving inflationary pressures through supply disruptions in energy and food markets.

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Daily Brief — May 10, 2026

Geopolitical tensions easing between Iran and the US could signal a turning point but faces significant skepticism from both sides.

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Daily Brief — May 09, 2026

Geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures weigh on investor appetite for high-risk assets.

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Daily Brief — May 08, 2026

Geopolitical tensions are driving risk-off sentiment across financial markets, reinforcing inflationary pressures and safe-haven demand.

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Daily Brief — May 07, 2026

Potential de-escalation in Iran-US tensions is easing geopolitical risk premiums and bolstering global market sentiment.

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Daily Brief — May 06, 2026

Reports of a potential Iran-US peace deal are driving global risk-on sentiment and easing concerns over Middle East oil supply disruptions.

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Daily Brief — May 05, 2026

The resurgence of military tensions between Russia and Ukraine underscores the fragility of ceasefire agreements and highlights broader geopolitical risks.

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Daily Brief — May 04, 2026

Escalating asymmetric warfare tactics by Ukraine threaten global energy supplies and food security, driving geopolitical risks that could disrupt supply chains and push up commodity prices.

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Daily Brief — May 03, 2026

**Geopolitical tensions are driving structural shifts in European defense spending and energy market volatility, increasing risks of military escalation and undermining global stability.**

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