US Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports as International Oil Prices Break $100 Mark

ical escalation quickly pushed international crude oil prices back to three-digit highs. During Asian early trading hours, Brent crude futures surged nearly 8 percent, breaking the $102 per barrel threshold. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw an

US UK Canada Joint Operation Cracks Crypto Scam Freezing Millions in Assets and Assisting 3000 Victims

mantling a transnational cryptocurrency fraud network. Led by the UK National Crime Agency in collaboration with the US Secret Service and Canadian police, the operation received intelligence support from several leading cryptocurrency exchanges. Official

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Eases as Three Super Tankers Depart Gulf Led by Chinese Vessels

has finally seen a breakthrough after nearly six weeks of blockade. Vessel tracking data shows that on April 11 local time, three very large crude carriers (VLCCs) fully loaded with oil successfully departed the Persian Gulf. This marks a significant reb

Malaysian Police Crack Down on Transnational Telecom Fraud Den; 22 Chinese Nationals Arrested

utilizing fake cryptocurrency investment platforms to conduct transnational fraud. A total of 22 suspects were arrested on site, all verified as Chinese nationals. The Perak State Police Chief revealed during a press conference on April 9 that, acting on

China Futures Market Trading Volume Surges Nearly 60% in Q1 as Gold Safe-Haven Attributes Ignite Trading Boom

h. Latest statistics show that in the first quarter of 2026, the national futures market accumulated a total trading turnover of 256.71 trillion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 58.43%. Marchs performance was particularly striking, with singl

US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Nears Collapse as Middle East Risks Press Global Energy Markets

h parties previously announced a two-week truce, prompting global investors to momentarily ease vigilance by selling crude oil and rotating into equities, the fundamental situation on the ground remained unchanged. Externally, the agreement is regarded as

FXTM Abandons UK License, Bets on UAE and Indonesian Markets

the UK and shifting its future development focus entirely to Asian and Middle Eastern regions. This decision is based on the companys judgment of market growth, believing the UK retail market is no longer its core growth engine, while Middle Eastern and A

Jefferson States Current Interest Rate Level Appropriate as Geopolitical Conflicts Push Up Short-Term Inflation Expectations

ntral banks current policy settings remain within an appropriate range. Speaking at an event on Tuesday, he noted that the current interest rate level is neither overly stimulating nor restrictive. This neutral stance helps support employment growth and,

Central Bank Gold Sell-Off Drives Sharp Price Decline; Safe-Haven Assets Face Short-Term Headwinds

oughout March, COMEX gold futures prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell by over 13% at one point, marking the worst monthly record since October 2008. This trend puzzled many experienced investors, given that gold should have reinforced its anti

Geopolitical Risks Fuel Dollar Strength as March Global Institutional Forex Trading Hits Record Levels

across major global forex platforms in March. Data from multiple mainstream institutions shows that monthly trading volumes reached their highest levels since 2026, with arbitrage and hedging demands arising from market volatility serving as the primary

Telecommunications Fraud Victim Loses 500,000 Yuan; Police Action Recovers 1 Million Unexpectedly

ount through swift police intervention but also unexpectedly recovered double the initial sum. Recently, a woman from Taizhou, Jiangsu province, received a call from someone claiming to be customer service for a live-streaming platform. She was informed t

March Global Forex Trading Volume Surges as Safe-Haven Sentiment and Dollar Strength Boost Market Activity

rs reflect the strongest monthly performance of the year thus far. Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and safe-haven capital inflows, the strengthening U.S. dollar trend emerged as the core driver, directly propelling overall forex market trading activi

Global Institutional FX Trading Hits Record High in March as Safe-Haven Sentiment and Dollar Strength Resonate

ntum. Most core platforms recorded their best single-month performance since early 2026. Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical uncertainty, safe-haven demand pushed up the US dollar exchange rate, driving trading volumes across the entire forex

Goldman Sachs Assesses Global Oil Supply Crisis as Strait of Hormuz Blockage Triggers Asian Fuel Anxiety

verely disrupted. Concerns over potential exhaustion of global oil reserves are resurfacing. However, according to Goldman Sachs latest analysis, while the supply chain is under immense pressure, the situation is more complex than a simple global shortage

Strait of Hormuz Passage Severely Restricted as Only Roughly Ten Ships Transit Daily via Northern Route

ates that between Wednesday and Thursday early morning, only thirteen vessels were observed successfully traversing this strategic waterway, with no immediate signs of the channel fully reopening. Observations reveal that the vast majority of transit vess

Richmond Fed\'s Barkin Says High Oil Prices Likely Short-Term as Consumer Spending Remains Resilient

leaning towards the belief that the current oil price surge may merely be a temporary shock. Richmond Fed President Barkin pointed out that despite a significant increase in gasoline expenditures, there have been no observable signs of consumers substant