The conversation between Zak Mir and Clem Chambes, CEO of aNewFN.com, boiled down to a few big themes: the resurgence of defence and precious metals, a surprising lift for UK
Donald Trump intervention in Iran may come within 24 hours
US forces have begun withdrawing from Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, according to media reports.
Iran’s rial collapses as currency loses nearly all value
The Iranian rial has fallen to historic lows against the US dollar as widespread protests continue amid a deepening economic crisis.
Zak Mir speaks with Clem Chambers, CEO of aNewFN.com
Markets rarely move in tidy, single‑issue ways. They move because geopolitics, policy and plain human panic collide — and that collision is where opportunity and risk both live. The conversation
The London stock market closed the week at a new record high.
The FTSE 100 ended the week at a new record high, buoyed by reports of a potential mega-merger between two of the world’s largest mining groups.
Oil prices edge higher as OPEC+ pauses output hike plans for early 2026
Oil prices rose on Monday after OPEC+, led by Saudi Arabia, announced a pause to planned production increases in the first quarter of 2026.
Mining Specialists EEE, SVML & AMRQ Surge as Global Scramble for Rare Minerals Intensifies
Mining and exploration firms with exposure to critical and rare minerals are enjoying a wave of investor interest, driven by soaring prices and an urgent global push to secure supply
Breaking: Iranian parliament has approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s parliament has approved a motion to close the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. airstrikes on the country’s key nuclear facilities.
Rising Oil Prices Set to Push Up Petrol Costs at the Pump
Fuel Price Drop May Be Short-Lived as Oil Surges on Middle East Tensions
Iran Weighs Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Raising Oil Market Tensions
Iran is seriously considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters, citing comments from Esmail Kosari, a member of the Iranian parliament’s security commission.
Israel-Iran Conflict Highlights UK’s ‘Serious Strategic Misstep’ on North Sea Energy Policy
Britain has committed a “grave strategic error” by turning its back on North Sea gas production, according to leading economist Simon French, after Israeli strikes on Iran sent oil and
Britain is not currently offering military assistance to Israel.
UK Holds Back from Military Involvement Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions