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US-Iran draft agreement talks show fresh progress but major hurdles remain. Secretary Marco Rubio warns NATO allies to prepare worst case plans if Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed.

Pakistan-mediated one-page memo aims for ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz reopening and phased sanctions relief. Some officials say announcement possible within hours with army chief visit planned. Iranian sources deny final draft claims calling nuclear demands a permanent deadlock. Sticking points center on uranium stockpile, enrichment curbs and no tolls on the strait. Trump says he …

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Iran gains fresh incentive to resist US demands, US officials spin negotiation progress, hide the blowback from delayed action

Iran Now Has More Incentive To Resist US Demands, Even If War Restarts: Israeli Think Tank https://t.co/73RJAciGq2 — zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 19, 2026 Iran Now Has More Incentive To Resist US Demands, Even If War Restarts: Israeli Think Tank At this point even hawkish Israeli think tank pundits are increasingly admitting that Iran currently has …

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Trump says progress is being made on the Iran ‘Grand Bargain’ and a deal is very possible soon.

He told reporters today that talks have been positive over the last 24 hours and he’s hopeful about reaching a comprehensive agreement that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The White House paused Project Freedom to give negotiations breathing room. White House confirms new 14-point peace proposal sent to Tehran… “They want to make a …

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Stagflationary pressures are building in the US manufacturing sector. Powell: “Energy hasn’t even peaked yet, and we’d want to see the backside of that and progress on tariffs before we even thought about reducing rates”

ISM manufacturing prices paid index spiked to 84.6 points in April, a 4-year high. Over the last 3 months, prices paid have SKYROCKETED over 20 points, marking one of the biggest spikes in history. Meanwhile, the employment index dropped to 46.4 points, the lowest level in 2026. Employment has now been contracting for 15 months …

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WE ARE BACK AT WAR! Iran rejects ceasefire and Trump claims of war progress, warns regional oil exports could halt. Iran is planning to impose duties on tankers and ships in the Gulf

IRAN REJECTS TRUMP CLAIMS OF WAR PROGRESS, WARNS REGIONAL OIL EXPORTS COULD HALT Iran dismissed Donald Trump’s statements suggesting the war is nearing completion and warned that continued U.S.-Israeli attacks could lead to a halt in oil exports across the region. — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 10, 2026 JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 IRGC accuses President Trump …

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Trump says progress made but no deal with Putin at Alaska summit

🇺🇸🇷🇺 Trump says Putin meeting "extremely productive… very good chance of getting there, we didn't get there…" implying no ceasefire was reached. No details of any deal were provided and neither Putin nor Trump took any questions.#USA #Trump #Russia #Putin #Alaska… pic.twitter.com/T6TJdux7Cj — Shadow Observer (@TheShadowObs) August 15, 2025 The president did not take questions …

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EU expects US tariffs to remain as discussions make little progress. The S&P 500 turns negative

EU expects US tariffs to remain as discussions make little progress. Markets are selling down from their highs on this headline. pic.twitter.com/FIrILhXEr9 — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) April 15, 2025 EU 🇪🇺 EXPECTS US TARIFFS TO REMAIN AS TALKS MAKE LITTLE PROGRESS – BBG “US officials indicated that the 20% “reciprocal” tariffs — which have …

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Tariff economic armageddon crushing tech: iPhone prices could triple, AI progress slow

“TARIFF ECONOMIC ARMAGEDDON CRUSHING TECH: WEDBUSH 🔸 iPhones may rise from $1,000 to $3,500, slowing AI progress. 🔸 U.S. consumers will face higher tech prices. 🔸 Tariffs may cut tech earnings 15%, disrupt supply chains, and cause recession or stagflation. 🔸 Tech stocks face worst crisis in 25 years due to Trump tariffs in last …

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Fed’s Bowman: More progress on inflation is needed before further rate cuts

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Monday that while monetary policy “is now in a good place,” she wants to see data reflect more progress on inflation before cutting interest rates further. “I would like to gain greater confidence that progress in lowering inflation will continue as we consider making further adjustments to the …

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Intel stock rises on successful UMC partnership progress

The semiconductor companies have been working closely on a collaborative project in Arizona, with UMC confirming that their joint efforts are progressing as planned. The partnership, which involves a pilot production line in Arizona, has reached the stage where UMC is currently verifying silicon performance. This step is crucial as it precedes the commencement of …

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FED’S BOWMAN: INFLATION ELEVATED, AND I SEE UPSIDE RISKS, PROGRESS HAS STALLED.

🔴 FED'S BOWMAN: INFLATION ELEVATED, AND I SEE UPSIDE RISKS, PROGRESS HAS STALLED. — FinancialJuice (@financialjuice) January 9, 2025 30-yr is 5% pic.twitter.com/wzz39uRgFR — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) January 10, 2025 Equities are going to need to learn to live with higher rates. They are here to stay. I really did enjoy all the posts …

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We’re Told This Is Progress, But It’s Actually Anti-Progress

Authored by Charles Hugh-Smith via oftwominds, We need a new definition of Progress, and a reset of the mythology guiding our descent into “Anti-Progress”. There’s a curious disconnect between our glorification of Technological Progress and our real-world experience. If we step outside the tent of relentless propaganda touting science-fiction fantasies come to life–permanent bases on the …

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Powell says Fed has made ‘quite a bit of progress’ on inflation but needs more confidence before cutting

Fed Chair Jerome Powell expressed satisfaction with the progress on inflation but said he wants to see more before being confident enough to start cutting interest rates. “We want to be more confident that inflation is moving sustainably down toward 2% before we start the process of reducing or loosening policy,” he said. While Powell …

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The IMF deepens debt issues, keeping developing countries dependent, hindering progress to developed status.

Institutions like the IMF keep wading into countries' debt problems by getting them into more debt. There are hardly any countries that went from "developing" to "developed" status over the past five decades. The global monetary system is structured to keep countries dependent. pic.twitter.com/kcmMV825NL — Lyn Alden (@LynAldenContact) June 15, 2024 Oof. pic.twitter.com/kpbc9BKHQJ — Lyn …

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Crime halts progress: construction crew refuses to repave Oakland streets until safety improves.

A construction crew has left the streets in Oakland unpaved over crime in the city. Workers are refusing to continue repaving Oakland unless the city can create a less dangerous working environment. Welcome to the 3rd world. pic.twitter.com/VJUoafZjfi — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 5, 2024 It appears that a construction crew in an East Oakland …

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“Inflation is still too high. Further progress in bringing it down is not assured, and the path forward is uncertain,” Fed Chair Powell said.

Is the Fed heading towards another monetary policy mistake? "Perhaps, the Fed has no idea what is going on and their past policy mistakes can be taken as proof. If they indeed have no clue, how can anyone trust them?" 👇https://t.co/5SUCjKpcmZ — Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) May 4, 2024

Powell Says Inflation Progress Has Stalled

Barron’s (via MSN), Released on 4/16/24 “Last year, rebounding supply supported U.S. growth in spending and also employment, alongside a considerable decline in inflation,” Powell said on Tuesday. “The more recent data show solid growth and continued strength in the labor market, but also a lack of further progress so far this year on returning …

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In the Name of Progress, Biden Will Take Away Your Truck

via Mike Shedlock Like your gasoline-powered truck? Sorry, Biden says you won’t be able to buy another. Biden Is Coming for Your Truck The Wall Street Journal accurately reports Biden Is Coming for Your Truck This week’s Environmental Protection Agency tailpipe rule amounts to an imminent ban on gasoline-powered cars, never mind the soothing language of …

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Paralyzed patient plays online chess using Neuralink device—mind-blowing progress!

NEW: Neuralink patient who is paralyzed from the shoulders down plays online chess through the @neuralink device in his head. This is insane. The patient, Nolan, could be seen scrolling around on his computer by using his brain. "I love playing chess so this is one of the… pic.twitter.com/wATdVRnKzr — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 20, …

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The US Economy Looks Good On Paper – Here’s Why It’s Actually A Disaster In Progress

This article was written by Brandon Smith and originally published at Birch Gold Group One of my favorite false narratives floating around corporate media platforms has been the argument that the American people “just don’t seem to understand how good the economy really is right now.” If only they would look at the stats, they would …

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A global nuclear renaisance in progress. While the global uranium supply is in a structural deficit that can’t be solved in a year time.

by Napalm-1 Hi everyone, We know that the global annual uranium supply is in a structural deficit, that can’t be solved in a year time and not at today’s low uranium price (~75USD/lb) The uranium market is in a structural global deficit and it can’t be solved in 12 months time. In fact, the Total …

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