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US Treasury sanctions eight Canadian money exchange firms over Iran ties
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned eight Canadian money-exchange firms for allegedly helping Iranian entities bypass international sanctions and laundering drug proceeds.
US diesel hits $6.30/gallon as first Russian cargo sails to New York
American diesel prices have surged near $6.30 per gallon as the first cargo of Russian fuel under a new Treasury waiver departs for New York amid historic inventory lows.
US Treasury threatens Iran with unprecedented economic isolation and port blockade
The US Treasury has threatened Iran with a comprehensive port blockade and severe economic isolation following the rejection of a seven-day diplomatic roadmap for the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq seeks US exemptions for Iranian flights on humanitarian grounds
Iraq is in direct talks with the United States to secure exemptions from American economic measures that have severed air links between the nations.
US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an expansion of secondary sanctions to isolate Iran financially, targeting nearly 60 entities and vessels.
US threatens Iran with 'economic D-Day' as markets await sanctions announcement
Washington is preparing a sweeping set of secondary sanctions dubbed an economic D-Day against Iran, targeting oil buyers, shipping firms, and financial channels.
US dollar dips to three-month low as Treasury buyback strategy weighs on currency
The US dollar hovered near a three-month low as traders reacted to the Treasury's evolving debt management strategy and broader market turbulence.
US Treasury to double long-term bond buybacks as debt hits 40 trillion
The US Treasury is doubling its long-term bond buybacks as the national debt surpasses $40 trillion, seeking to signal market stability amid rising yields.
ASX climbs as US Treasury bond buyback lifts gold miners
The S&P/ASX 200 snapped a six-session slide, rising 19.8 points as a U.S. Treasury debt buyback initiative sent bond yields lower and boosted gold miners.
Strait of Hormuz traffic stalls as US threatens economic pressure on Iran
Commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a near standstill following recent vessel attacks and a sustained US naval blockade. Widespread economic pressure and new financial measures are being prepared.
US to impose unprecedented economic isolation measures on Iran
Washington is preparing unprecedented economic isolation measures and an ongoing naval blockade against Iran following drone attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Treasury vows 'never seen before' sanctions on Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for unprecedented economic isolation and a naval blockade against Iran following stalled ceasefire talks.
US, Japan took joint action to shore up yen: Reports
Washington and Tokyo have taken rare joint action to support the Japanese yen following its steep slide to decades-long lows, according to recent reports.
US Treasury Warns Banks of Potential Yen Intervention Threatening Crypto Markets
The US Treasury has alerted financial institutions to a potential intervention in the yen market, marking a departure from standard monetary policy.