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Iran Terminates Nuclear Inspection Agreement with UN Watchdog

Iran has officially declared void its September cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The decision follows through on previous threats made after Western powers reinstated United Nations sanctions last month.

Nuclear Monitoring Agreement Officially Cancelled

Iran has formally terminated a cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency that was signed just last September, according to reports from state media. The announcement came from Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, during meetings with Iraqi counterparts in Tehran.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
Economy and TradingInternational Business and Trade

Treasury Yields Decline Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions, Government Shutdown Impact

Treasury yields dipped slightly as markets weighed escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, including threats of a cooking oil embargo and new sanctions. The ongoing government shutdown has also delayed key economic data, leaving investors navigating uncertainty.

Treasury yields moved modestly lower in recent trading sessions, reflecting investor caution amid evolving trade developments and domestic political uncertainties. One basis point equals 0.01%, and it’s crucial to remember that yields and prices move in opposite directions, a fundamental relationship in bond markets. This movement comes as market participants digest a complex mix of international trade disputes and the economic implications of a prolonged U.S. government shutdown.

U.S.-China Trade Tensions Escalate with New Threats and Sanctions

by Megan Carter