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Global economic outlook darkens as policymakers count cost of Iran war
Central bankers and economists prepare to meet in Washington to assess conflict’s damage
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Iran nuclear stand-off hardens after two decades of failed deals
Direct talks this weekend trod a familiar path of tortuous and frustrating diplomacy between Washington and Tehran
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Trump downplays talks for ceasefire deal with Iran, claiming military victory. ‘It doesn’t matter. From the standpoint of America, we win’
“Let’s see what happens – maybe they make a deal maybe they don’t,” the president said.
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‘This is the last warning.’ Iran threatens U.S. warships after they throw down the gauntlet for winner-take-all Strait of Hormuz
“One of the things that commercial ships were waiting to see was whether or not this strait was clear, and sailing two destroyers in is a big one.”
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The petrodollar faces increased risk, but a petroyuan is ‘far-fetched’ as fears of U.S. losing superpower status are overhyped, strategist says
“Lastly, even Iran’s proposals for yuan or crypto-denominated Strait tolls are not meaningfully dollar-bearish; most stablecoins are effectively dollar-denominated instruments.”
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Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they’re being denied
About 15 requests for assistance from others states and tribes for extreme weather events this year and last seem to be pending, along with three appeals of previous denials.
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Appeals court says national security implications of halting White House ballroom construction must be weighed
The panel instructed U.S. District Judge Richard Leon to clarify whether — and how — his injunction interferes with the administration’s plans for safety and security.