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U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker Escalates Tensions in Caribbean

  The clip shows what appear to be US troops boarding the tanker in a coordinated fast-rope insertion as it sits in open waters. The United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela , a move that has immediately heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas and sent ripples through global energy markets. According to U.S. officials, the operation was carried out by the Coast Guard with military support , targeting a vessel allegedly involved in illicit oil shipments tied to sanctioned networks. President Donald Trump confirmed the action, describing the tanker as one of the largest ever seized. He emphasized that the operation was part of a broader campaign to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whose government has long relied on discounted oil exports to allies such as China and Iran. Footage released by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi showed armed personnel rappelling onto the tanker from helicopters in a dramatic airborne raid , unde...
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Stock Futures Rise as Wall Street Nears the End of a High-Flying Q2

In recent weeks, the stock market has seen impressive gains, with the S&P 500 up around 4.5% and the Nasdaq surging approximately 8%. However, there are signs of fatigue, particularly for Nvidia (NVDA), which had been a standout performer.  

As we head into the last week of Q2, keep an eye on macroeconomic developments and the upcoming release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which could impact the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut decisions. Additionally, consider the valuation perspective—Nvidia’s stock trades at a premium compared to other tech giants like Microsoft and Apple.


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