Crypto
U.S. widens Iran crypto crackdown with sanctions on two exchanges
The Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency.
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Energy
Saudi Arabia’s $5 Oil Detour Is Expensive—and Worth It
The latest Saudi oil route looks absurd on a map. Crude moves west across Saudi Arabia to Yanbu, north through the Red Sea to Egypt, across the SUMED pipeline from Ain Sokhna to Sidi Kerir, then west through the Mediterranean before tankers sail around the Cape of Good Hope to reach customers in Asi
Markets
Gold, silver rally as yields fall after surprise jobs loss - Kitco AM Report - KITCO
Gold, silver rally as yields fall after surprise jobs loss - Kitco AM Report - KITCO
opinion
JOLTS Stalls Again as Gold Hovers Above $4,000 - schiffgold.com
JOLTS Stalls Again as Gold Hovers Above $4,000 - schiffgold.com
Markets
Gold prices surging higher as U.S. economy loses 23k jobs in July - KITCO
Gold prices surging higher as U.S. economy loses 23k jobs in July - KITCO
opinion
US Government Borrows $800B in 3 months - schiffgold.com
US Government Borrows $800B in 3 months - schiffgold.com
Crypto
U.S. unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, putting Fed rate hikes in question
The chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike at its next meeting in September have slipped below 50% in the aftermath of the report.
Markets
Iran’s oil exports stall and Kharg Island idles under US blockade
Naval interdiction appears to be halting tankers from carrying Tehran’s crude
Macro
The Fat Pipe 08/07/26: Deal or No Deal? US Treasuries “Not Fit for Purpose,” and Grab Bag
As the Iran war simmers along, increasingly concerning events are unfolding in the financial world. Can Bessent prevent Japan's illness from spreading to the US? What happens if/when foreign appetite for US Treasury paper dips below a critical threshold? Ah - that's when things really speed up.
Energy
ADNOC Reports 15 Vessel Attacks as Hormuz Risks Mount
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said attacks on its vessels and employees are having a significant impact on operations as the company tries to keep crude, gas and refined products moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Fifteen ADNOC vessels have been hit by missiles or drones since the war began, incl
Markets
Gold, silver prices surge as US economy sheds 23,000 jobs - mining.com
Gold, silver prices surge as US economy sheds 23,000 jobs - mining.com
Crypto
Bitcoin hovers below $65,000 as Middle East tensions escalate further
Brent crude has meanwhile moved to over $83 a barrel after Yemen’s Iran-linked Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia, further escalating tensions in the Middle East.