Iran is reportedly considering demanding Chinese yuan for oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could challenge the US dollar’s dominance in global energy trade. This potential de-dollarization strategy aims to bypass sanctions and bolster ties with China, potentially leading to global financial market volatility and impacting India’s crude imports.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking