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Tankers defy sharp escalation of Iranian attacks to keep crude oil flowing through Strait of Hormuz
Soaring freight rates are giving tankers a big financial incentive to run the gauntlet through the Strait of Hormuz.
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CCNBC · 9h
Chevron and Exxon hit all-time highs as refining profits soar in reaction to Iran and Ukraine wars
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TThe Guardian · 9h
ExxonMobil and Chevron top estimates for Q3 as Americans feel gas price pain
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TThe Guardian · 1d
Seven oil tankers carrying 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel sail towards US
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CCNBC · 1d
Big Oil earnings are set to surge. Why investors may want to be cautious
Analysis
Global oil and natural gas prices are surging as geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war threaten critical supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz and energy infrastructure. These rising costs are driving up fuel prices for households, fueling political unrest across Europe, and boosting profits for major oil companies. Investors and consumers are now watching for further escalations in the Middle East and potential government interventions to stabilize energy supplies.
4 stories say getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
What will the front-month Brent crude oil futures settlement price be on January 15, 2027?Poll
How should governments respond to high fuel prices?
Forecast poll
Will Brent crude settle below $100 per barrel on any trading day before 2025-07-31?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.
Elections and democracy
Federal judge bars DoJ from threatening election workers to stop processing ballots
Order says local officials can’t be forced to separate or stop counting ballots that the government deems to be disputedA federal judge has barred the justice department from threatening or coercing election workers to stop processing ballots.The order issued late Friday also bars the justice department from demanding
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TThe Guardian · 9h
Trump reverses decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies before midterms
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TThe Guardian · 9h
A working-class Alaskan Native takes on a ‘multimillionaire’ Republican for seat in Congress
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CCNBC · 9h
Gamble on democracy: Inside suspicious election-contracts trading on prediction markets
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CCNBC · 9h
Wall Street braces for Democratic gains as 2026 midterm election nears
Analysis
Recent elections in Brazil, Israel, and Serbia have resulted in significant political shifts, including a presidential victory for Lula in Brazil and the ousting of Serbia's longtime leader, while Israel's election remains deadlocked. These outcomes impact global stability and domestic governance, with ongoing tensions in Brazil as the Bolsonaro family faces legal scrutiny and disputes over the election results. Observers are now watching for the formation of new governments in Israel and Serbia, as well as the potential influence of U.S. political involvement in upcoming midterm and Senate races.
2 stories say getting better, 1 story says getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Who will win the 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff election scheduled for late October 2026?Poll
What would most improve trust in elections?
Poll
Should there be age limits for top elected offices?
Interest rates and central banks
Fed officials are already saying they’ll need to get back to hiking rates
The comments from Federal Reserve Presidents Alberto Musalem and Lorie Logan offer the first morsels of insight into what leaders at the Fed see happening next.
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CCNBC · 2d
Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation
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PPBS · 2d
News Wrap: Fed holds interest rates unchanged as inflation remains elevated
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CCNBC · 2d
Fed leaves rates unchanged: What it means for credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and savings accounts
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CCNBC · 2d
Here are five key takeaways from the Fed rate decision and Warsh news conference
Analysis
12 developments from 13 outlets in the past week, including 1 official source. Recent evidence leans getting worse.
2 stories say getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
By how much will the Federal Reserve's federal funds target range change between October 18, 2026 and January 31, 2027?Poll
What should the central bank do at its next meeting?
Forecast poll
Will the Federal Open Market Committee lower the federal funds target range at its next meeting by October 31, 2025?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.
Immigration and borders
Democratic lawmakers demand ICE data on detainee miscarriages
ICE failed to record data on miscarriages suffered by immigrants in its custody between October 2025 and June 2026US lawmakers are urgently demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) disclose how many pregnant immigrants have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths and pregnancy-related hospitalizations whi
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TThe Guardian · 9h
Congressional Democrats demand answers over ICE treatment of hunger strikers
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PPBS · 1d
How Trump's immigration crackdown sparked a backlash that could undermine Republicans' campaigns
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TThe Guardian · 9h
ICE agent charged after ramming unmarked SUV into man in Texas
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TThe Guardian · 3d
‘Shameful’: Alex Pretti parents accuse Trump officials of shielding son’s killers
Analysis
Recent reports highlight a surge in scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement, including allegations of wrongful detentions of U.S. citizens and a death at a Georgia detention facility. These developments raise significant concerns regarding civil liberties and the treatment of individuals within the immigration system, impacting both citizens and foreign nationals. Observers are now watching for potential legal challenges, including a Supreme Court case regarding detention reversals and the ongoing impact of new policies targeting international students and deportation procedures.
5 stories say getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Will the United States government implement a large-scale program for the denaturalization and deportation of naturalized citizens by March 31, 2027?Poll
Should long-term undocumented residents have a path to legal status?
Poll
What should immigration policy prioritise?
Tech giants need legacy businesses to keep growing as they pour trillions into the AI buildout
Hyperscalers continue spending big on artificial intelligence, putting pressure on their legacy businesses and impacting their free cash flow.
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CCNBC · 5d
SoftBank reportedly plans $50 billion tech investment in aspiring 'AI nation' Malaysia
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CCNBC · 4d
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, Anthropic IPO poised to have massive 'trickle-down effect'
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CCNBC · 3d
Walmart says AI training is boosting confidence with the technology among its 2.1 million associates
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CCNBC · 2d
Microsoft earnings will land after the close
Analysis
Recent developments highlight a growing tension between AI's rapid expansion and its societal costs, ranging from market volatility and cybersecurity vulnerabilities to public backlash against the environmental impact of data centers. These events underscore the increasing scrutiny of AI's influence on national security, political discourse, and personal safety, as governments and communities push for greater oversight. Moving forward, observers are tracking how international regulatory efforts, investment restrictions, and local opposition to infrastructure projects will shape the future of the AI industry.
2 stories say getting better
Reported by several outletsForecast
Will the United States or the European Union implement new restrictions on the export or use of Chinese-developed AI models by March 31, 2027?Poll
How should governments regulate advanced AI?
Forecast poll
Will the EU pass new legislation specifically regulating the use of copyrighted books for AI training by December 31, 2024?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.