- Geopolitical factors are impacting regional oil prices, with US policy changes specifically affecting Iranian oil exports.
- Talks aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions, while Canadian markets follow Fed signals.
- Netanyahu is set to meet Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran, which has prompted security measures in Ramat Gan and Eilat, with Oman mediating talks.
- Netanyahu meets with Trump in Washington as Iran strengthens its air defense capabilities and views on US strategy.
Trump and Netanyahu held a positive summit where the administration aligned with Israel on Iran policy.
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Updated Aug 7
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What happened
Trump and Netanyahu held a positive summit where the administration aligned with Israel on Iran policy.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
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