United States

Trump expects deals on Lukoil assets and Alaska gas

The US president expects agreements on Lukoil’s overseas assets and gas production in Alaska, linking energy issues to the war in Ukraine.

US mortgage rates ease to 7.32% but remain above last year

The average 30-year mortgage rate eased over the week. On a hypothetical $300,000 loan, the change reduces principal-and-interest payments by about $16.

US Becomes Net Bitcoin Importer for First Time Since 2022

According to Chainalysis, in 2026 the US became a net importer of bitcoin for the first time since 2022 by aggregate cross-border flows. The country also retains its lead in exporting digital dollars and tokenizing assets.

Boeing and Lockheed Martin Sign $14.7 Billion Contract to Expand PAC-3 MSE Production

Boeing and Lockheed Martin have signed a seven-year contract worth about $14.7 billion to expand production and deliveries of the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE).

Iran Sets Seven Conditions for Opening the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through intermediaries that must be met for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Until they are fulfilled, the strait will remain closed.