At first glance, the renewed tension between the United States and Venezuela looks familiar...sanctions, oil, geopolitics, and yet another flashpoint in Latin America. But this conflict is no longer just about barrels of crude or political ideology. It sits at the intersection of energy security, financial dominance, and a global power balance that is slowly shifting. Markets reacted instantly. The US dollar strengthened after weeks of softness. Gold prices moved higher. Inv

Why India’s Rupee Is Plunging to Record Lows

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The recent Israel-Iran conflict has immediately sent shockwaves through global oil markets. From June 12–16, Brent crude jumped approximately 7% to ~$74.23 , back to its April levels. Similarly, WTI surged about 7.6% to $72.98 . Even on June 16, both benchmarks remained elevated, with Brent around $74.87 and WTI at $73.74, following early session swings of over $4. Analysts from Goldman Sachs and Citi largely attribute these price increases to a risk premium rather than funda