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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Hassett Says Strait of Hormuz Traffic Has Risen Again

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased again, according to Kevin Hassett, White House economic adviser, signaling a potential easing of supply concerns. The uptick, while modest, is being closely watched by oil markets and…

By Nick Salikoff4m ago

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Hassett Expects U.S. H2 GDP Growth Near 4%

Kevin Hassett projects the U.S. economy could grow at nearly 4% in the second half of 2026, driven by a capital-spending boom and…

By Vlad Chernikov6m ago

Saudi Aramco Makes Rare Spot Oil Sales as Its Shipments Ramp Up

Saudi Aramco (2222.SR) has sold at least 6 million barrels of crude via rare spot tenders to buyers in South Korea, Japan, and…

By Lila Merrick8m ago

Trump's July 1 Schedule: A Day of Presidential Pageantry in North Dakota

President Trump's itinerary for July 1 is packed with public events in Medora, North Dakota, including a train ride, a library…

By Eliza Farnham8m ago

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