SPDR S&P Emerging Middle East&Afr ETF (GAF) News
Track canonical SquawkNews coverage tagged to GAF, SPDR S&P Emerging Middle East&Afr ETF. This hub brings together deduplicated headlines about yhd, markets catalysts, earnings, analyst actions, and wider market events so traders can review how a developing story changed over time. It contains 183 indexed stories across 10 publication days and is ordered by the same first-publication timeline used by LiveCast.
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Nasdaq FUTs closed for 'Independence Day' (v 29,556 prior); S&P 500 FUTs closed for 'Independence Day' (v 7,528 prior); WTI Crude FUTs opens
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RATES | Jul 02, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC
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Nasdaq FUTs closed for 'Independence Day' (v 29,556 prior); S&P 500 FUTs closed for 'Independence Day' (v 7,528 prior); WTI Crude FUTs opens
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RATES | Jul 02, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC
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RATES | Jul 02, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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Kuwaiti crude oil production produced an avg of 1.65M bpd (reportedly as high as 1.9M bpd of the last ten days) in June
Kuwaiti crude oil production produced an avg of 1.65M bpd (reportedly as high as 1.9M bpd of the last ten days) in June - press
ENERGY | Jul 02, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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National Economic Council Hassett: Jobs data consistent with strong economy - CNBC
National Economic Council Hassett: Jobs data consistent with strong economy - CNBC
MACRO | Jul 02, 2026, 01:12 PM UTC
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Fed's Daly (non-voter): Fed policy still in slightly restrictive position; AI investment shock has people wondering if it will be inflationa
If central bank acts too quickly it could prematurely bridle things, if you act too slowly it could be unwelcome for citizens - - Don't see any signs of lack of economic resiliency, despite above-target inflation - - The
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 02, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC
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Fed's Daly (non-voter): AI investment shock has people wondering if it will be inflationary; We are in early stages of a potential exponenti
If central bank acts too quickly it could prematurely bridle things, if you act too slowly it could be unwelcome for citizens
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 02, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC
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Fed's Daly (non-voter): AI investment shock has people wondering if it will be inflationary
Fed's Daly (non-voter): AI investment shock has people wondering if it will be inflationary
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 02, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC
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Nasdaq FUTs opens +#% at # (v 30,055 prior); S&P 500 FUTs opens +#% at # (v 7,531 prior); WTI Crude FUTs opens +#% at $#/bbl (v $68.08/bbl p
Nasdaq FUTs opens +#% at # (v 30,055 prior); S&P 500 FUTs opens +#% at # (v 7,531 prior); WTI Crude FUTs opens +#% at $#/bbl (v $68.08/bbl prior)
RATES | Jul 01, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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Iran Deputy Foreign Min: Talks in Qatar have now ended; A communication channel will be established to report and discuss breaches of Iran-U
Iran Deputy Foreign Min: Talks in Qatar have now ended; A communication channel will be established to report and discuss breaches of Iran-US MOU
GEOPOLITICS | Jul 01, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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US Official: US sees 10M barrels via the Strait of Hormuz as diminishing Iran's oil leverage
US Official: US sees 10M barrels via the Strait of Hormuz as diminishing Iran's oil leverage
ENERGY | Jul 01, 2026, 04:25 PM UTC
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Israel PM Netanyahu: Will do all we can to reach a peace agreement with Lebanon
Israel PM Netanyahu: Will do all we can to reach a peace agreement with Lebanon
GEOPOLITICS | Jul 01, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC
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Ship said to have run aground in Strait of Hormuz after using an unapproved route - Iran State news
Ship said to have run aground in Strait of Hormuz after using an unapproved route - Iran State news
ENERGY | Jul 01, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC
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Presiden Trump briefed on Iran war options, opts to stay in talks - WSJ
Trump told aides he's okay if talks go past 18th August, 2026 deadline Link
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 11:39 PM UTC
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VP Vance: Birthright citizenship ruling disappointing
VP Vance: Birthright citizenship ruling disappointing
EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 11:20 PM UTC
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US Official: Ships are transiting the Strait of Hormuz at 'higher levels'
US Official: Ships are transiting the Strait of Hormuz at 'higher levels'
ENERGY | Jun 30, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC
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Nasdaq FUTs opens #% at # (v # prior); S&P 500 FUTs opens #% at # (v # prior); WTI Crude FUTs opens #% at $#/bbl (v $#/bbl prior)
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RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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ECB's Kazaks (Latvia): There's no current need for a forceful inflation response
ECB's Kazaks (Latvia): There's no current need for a forceful inflation response
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 07:13 PM UTC
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Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Qalibaf: Current meeting held by Iran are aimed at fulfilling MOU commitments
Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Qalibaf: Current meeting held by Iran are aimed at fulfilling MOU commitments
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 06:45 PM UTC
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Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei: Dialogue with mediator Qatar on implementation of interim deal with US, including release of fro
Release of frozen assets underway - No need for outside interference in Strait of Hormuz **Reminder: - June 25th (IR) Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Qalibaf: US falsely claims our unfrozen assets will buy their agricultur
ENERGY | Jun 30, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC
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Israel PM Netanyahu: IDF will remain in Lebanon until Hezbollah threat is removed
Israel PM Netanyahu: IDF will remain in Lebanon until Hezbollah threat is removed
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 03:13 PM UTC
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Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman Baghaei: Dialogue with mediator Qatar on implementation of interim deal with US, including release of frozen
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman Baghaei: Dialogue with mediator Qatar on implementation of interim deal with US, including release of frozen assets, likely to be on Wed, July 1st in Doha
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC
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Iran Foreign Ministry spokes[person: No need for outside interference in Strait of Hormuz
Iran Foreign Ministry spokes[person: No need for outside interference in Strait of Hormuz
ENERGY | Jun 30, 2026, 11:24 AM UTC
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Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson: No high level meeting between US and Iran planned
US envoy Witkoff and Kushner to meet mediators to discuss negotiations
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC
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Two revolutionary guards have been killed in an attack by unknown gunmen in Western Iran - State Media
**Reminder yesterday: (IR) Iran Dep Foreign Min Gharibabadi: Will continue to oppose and obstruct any vessels transiting Strait not specified by Tehran
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Nasdaq FUTs opens -0.2% at 29,993 (v 30,053 prior); S&P 500 FUTs opens -0.1% at 7,493 (v 7,500 prior); WTI Crude FUTs opens -0.1% at $70.37/
Nasdaq FUTs opens -0.2% at 29,993 (v 30,053 prior); S&P 500 FUTs opens -0.1% at 7,493 (v 7,500 prior); WTI Crude FUTs opens -0.1% at $70.37/bbl (v $70.44/bbl prior)
RATES | Jun 29, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC
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Iran President Pezeshkian: Understanding is a bilateral matter, if the US side adheres to the MOU, we will also fulfill our obligations
Our approach to 'unreasonable boasting and unfounded threats' is to rely on rationality and human dignity in decision-making and 'decisive and fearless defense' when taking action
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC
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Pres. Trump: Signs memorandum on after-market auto parts; Oil prices are way down; The meeting in Doha may or may not be important
Was a little surprised by Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots -
ENERGY | Jun 29, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
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Iran Deputy Foreign Min: In Response to French Pres Macron, De-mining is carried out solely by Iran according to Islamabad MOU
The situation is sensitive and complex, we strongly advise France not to complicate it further with its provocations - - An Iranian technical delegation will visit Qatar this week to discuss implementation of MOU - - The
ENERGY | Jun 29, 2026, 05:26 PM UTC
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White House Press Sec Leavitt: Trump retains right to use military if needed; Trump wants peace process to play out; Confirm Witkoff an
Iran would be best to sign a good deal with U.S
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC
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Qatar Transport Ministry: Temporary suspending all forms of maritime activities until further notice
(QA) Qatar Transport Ministry: Temporary suspending all forms of maritime activities until further notice
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC
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Sec of State Rubio and Witkoff said to brief House and Senate on Iran later today - Punchbowl
(US) Sec of State Rubio and Witkoff said to brief House and Senate on Iran later today - Punchbowl
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
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White House Press Sec Leavitt: Trump retains right to use military if needed; Trump wants peace process to play out; Confirm Witkoff an
Iran would be best to sign a good deal with U.S
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
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White House Press Sec Leavitt: Trump retains right to use military if needed; Trump wants peace process to play out; Confirm Witkoff an
Iran would be best to sign a good deal with U.S
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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National Economic Council Hassett: Indicators point to another strong jobs report - CNBC
Once Strait traffic is really moving prices will come down further - - No one should ever test the resolve of Donald Trump
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
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White House Press Sec Leavitt: Confirms Witkoff and Kushner will attend Iran meeting in Doha, Qatar
Witkoff and Kushner to attend Iran meeting in Doha, Qatar
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC
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Israel Foreign Min Saar: Our aim is peace with Lebanon
Israel Foreign Minister Saar aims for peace with Lebanon
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 11:57 AM UTC
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Iran President Pezeshkian: $6B being held in Qatar needs to be returned
(IR) Iran President Pezeshkian: $6B being held in Qatar needs to be returned
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC
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Iran Dep Foreign Min Gharibabadi: Held first joint committee meeting with Oman regarding Strait of Hormuz
**Reminder: on Jun 23rd Oman and Iran issued a joint statement that it was committed to ensuring safe passage through Strait of Hormuz - - - **Note: On May 27th US Pres Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be ope
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Iran Dep Foreign Min: Held 1st joint committee with Onman regarding Strait of Hormuz
(IR) Iran Dep Foreign Min: Held 1st joint committee with Onman regarding Strait of Hormuz
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC
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UK poised to act over Iran sanction breaches - FT
UK increasingly looking to take Iran enforcement actions Link
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC
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US-Iran said to halt strikes and plan to meet Tuesday in Doha, Qatar - Axios (update)
US and Iran to meet in Doha, Qatar, after halting strikes.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC
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IRGC: Confirms US forces attacked Sirik Island today; Iran's response will be swift and decisive; No damage was caused to the port of S
A separate report from Fox News says US military attacks in Iran are complete for tonight
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 11:45 PM UTC
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Follow up: US Official: Technical talks with Iran are slated to continue on all areas of the Memorandum of Understanding, both sides wi
**Reminder earlier: (IR) US-Iran said to halt strikes and plan to meet Tuesday in Qatar - Axios (update) - **Reminder yesterday: *(IR) Iran has launched multiple missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait; Iran says i
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 11:45 PM UTC
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Israel, Lebanon Near Deal
Israel and Lebanon expect to announce a framework agreement after 4 days of talks in Washington DC
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 11:13 PM UTC
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IRGC: US Attacked Sirik Island
IRGC confirms US forces attacked Sirik Island, vows swift and decisive response
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC
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IRGC: US Attacks Sirik Island
IRGC confirms US forces attacked Sirik Island, vows swift and decisive response
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC
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IL Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel
Israeli military destroys 200-meter Hezbollah tunnel in Southern Lebanon
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC
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Israel, Lebanon Near Deal
Israel and Lebanon expect to announce a framework agreement after 4 days of talks in Washington DC
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 09:43 PM UTC
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Pres. Trump: Iran has fired at least 4 drones at ships in Hormuz, a foolish violation of the ceasefire agreement; US shot down 3 drones
"The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship. Damage wa
EQUITY | Jun 28, 2026, 09:43 PM UTC
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US-Iran: Halts Strikes
US and Iran halt strikes and plan to meet in Qatar on Tuesday
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 09:43 PM UTC
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IRGC: US Attacks Sirik Island
A separate report from Fox News says US military attacks in Iran are complete for tonight
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 08:48 PM UTC
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Israel, Lebanon Near Deal
Israel and Lebanon expect to announce a framework agreement after 4 days of talks in Washington DC
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 08:03 PM UTC
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Pres. Trump: Iran has fired at least 4 drones at ships in Hormuz, a foolish violation of the ceasefire agreement; US shot down 3 drones
"The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship. Damage wa
EQUITY | Jun 28, 2026, 08:03 PM UTC
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IRGC: US Attacks Sirik Island
IRGC confirms US forces attacked Sirik Island, vows swift and decisive response
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 07:20 PM UTC
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Israel, Lebanon Near Deal
Israel and Lebanon expect to announce a framework agreement after 4 days of talks in Washington DC
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 06:36 PM UTC
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Pres. Trump: Iran has fired at least 4 drones at ships in Hormuz, a foolish violation of the ceasefire agreement; US shot down 3 drones
"The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship. Damage wa
EQUITY | Jun 28, 2026, 06:35 PM UTC
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IRGC: US Attacks Sirik Island
IRGC confirms US forces attacked Sirik Island, vows swift and decisive response
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 05:49 PM UTC
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Israel, Lebanon Near Deal
Israel and Lebanon expect to announce a framework agreement after 4 days of talks in Washington DC
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 28, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC
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Pres. Trump: Iran has fired at least 4 drones at ships in Hormuz, a foolish violation of the ceasefire agreement; US shot down 3 drones
"The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship. Damage wa
EQUITY | Jun 28, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC