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The ongoing US-Iran conflict continues to pose a threat, and the US may take further actions to suppress oil prices; the White House is reportedly considering another extension of the "shipping ban" exemption.

The ongoing US-Iran conflict continues to pose a threat, and the US may take further actions to suppress oil prices; the White House is reportedly considering another extension of the "shipping ban" exemption.

``` As the U.S.-Iran conflict escalates again and international oil prices return to around $80, the U.S. government is considering continuing to use a highly controversial policy tool—relaxing the century-old Jones Act. According to reports on Wednesday the 15th, U.S. Eastern Time, the White House is
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Ongoing US-Iran conflict: Iran warns that any breach will be countered and refuses to actively seek negotiations; US military says it will strike for 90 minutes on Wednesday after blockade.

Ongoing US-Iran conflict: Iran warns that any breach will be countered and refuses to actively seek negotiations; US military says it will strike for 90 minutes on Wednesday after blockade.

``` On Wednesday, July 15th, there were no signs of easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. On one hand, Iran has continued to release strong signals. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the preliminary ceasefire agreement, or memorandum of understanding, signed by the U.S. and Iran
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Bank of Canada keeps interest rates unchanged for the sixth consecutive time: Economy shows signs of improvement, inflation expected to return to 2% target early next year.

Bank of Canada keeps interest rates unchanged for the sixth consecutive time: Economy shows signs of improvement, inflation expected to return to 2% target early next year.

``` The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, marking the sixth consecutive meeting with no change, in line with market expectations. The central bank stated that the economy is showing signs of improvement, but still faces considerable uncertainty. Governor Tiff Macklem said that