UNBELIEVABLE: 21 | History Defined

France Deploys Naval Forces To Middle East To Support Europe’s Hormuz Policy Pivot

France has decided to bolster its naval forces in the Persian Gulf to secure navigation in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, which handles about 20% of global oil and gas supplies.

Benzinga · Jul 4

Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold

Oil prices saw minimal change as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran offered hope for the Strait of Hormuz's reopening. Despite recent skirmishes, a potential deal is expected to hold, boosting Middle Eastern supply. Gulf producers, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, are increasing output, leading to a near-term oil…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

A Massive Iran Reconstruction Plan Aims To Bring In Global Capital After War. Yet Past Investment Cycles Suggest Pledges May Not Translate Into Real Money.

Iran's proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund is being promoted as a financial bridge from war and sanctions toward economic revival. Investors may see something more familiar: a high-risk promise that could struggle to survive contact with politics.

International Business Times · Jul 3

Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz: Report

Iran is determined to gain international recognition for its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to levy fees on ships. Despite an interim deal with the U.S. allowing free passage for 60 days, Tehran insists on permanent control and will not negotiate other disputes until this is…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals rebound

Asian airlines that benefited from higher fares and passenger numbers on European routes due to the Iran conflict are now facing declining advantages. Gulf carriers have resumed flights, offering lower prices, leading to a gradual erosion of market share gained by airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know

DOHA - US envoys met with Qatari mediators on Tuesday in Doha to discuss negotiations with Iran, the Gulf state said, after Tehran and Washington agreed a memorandum of understanding this month to halt the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

How oil turned the motors of capitalism: a history

The vulnerability of the world economy to oil prices was painfully visible in the first half of 2026 following the US and Israel war against Iran. The power of this commodity to upend economies has been apparent before. In his recently published book Crude Capitalism: Oil, Corporate Power, and the…

The Conversation · Jun 30

Gulf bond markets rally despite uncertain outlook

GCC debt markets have rallied since the ceasefire, but tight liquidity remains a key hurdle

Fortune · Jun 30

NRI women investing nearly 70% higher in western markets than gulf countries: Report

Female participation in cross-border investing among NRIs rose nearly 70% over the past year, according to Belong’s analysis of investors across 34 countries. Women accounted for 7.3% of NRI investors in June 2026, up from 4.3% a year earlier. The study also found sharp regional variations, with participation in Western…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopolitics

The Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotiations to end the Middle East war, even after the US and Iran signed a preliminary deal. About one-fifth of consumption of global oil and…

The Economic Times · Jun 30