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Energy Macro

USPS Imposes First-Ever Fuel Surcharge as Iran War Drives 40% Oil Spike

An 8% package fee starting April 26 marks the end of 130 years without fuel surcharges, translating geopolitical conflict directly into American consumer costs.

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Breaking Macro Markets

FedEx Q3 Earnings Will Test Whether Geopolitical Oil Shocks Are Feeding Structural Inflation

With oil at $102 and shipping costs spiking 20%, Thursday's report offers unfiltered intelligence on whether Iran war premiums are translating to margin compression or demand destruction.

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Geopolitics Markets

Missiles Over the Money Hub: Iran War Tests Dubai’s Neutrality Model

Seven days of Iranian strikes on the emirate expose the fragility of a business haven built on geopolitical distance from Middle East conflict.

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