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NATO's Rutte: Open Discussions Strengthen Alliance, Urges Putin to Try Same
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said open dialogue makes the alliance stronger and advised Vladimir Putin to adopt the same approach in Russia. He noted allies reunited at the Ankara summit after a period of discord and said there is no need to recalibrate style with Donald Trump.
Pakistan Urges Caution as Regional Tensions Rise
Pakistan has expressed concern over increasing tensions in the region and called on all parties to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue to preserve peace.
Tokenized Equities Volume Hits Record $3.4B in June
Tokenized equities saw a record $3.4 billion in volume during June, driven by SpaceX's IPO and growing demand for 24/7 trading. The Solana network now accounts for over 90% of that volume.
US Oil Prices Seen Above $80 After Trump Says Iran Ceasefire 'Over'
US oil prices are now expected to exceed $80 per barrel this month after President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran is 'over.' The probability of $80+ oil surged from just 13% yesterday.
Iran Threatens 2:1 Retaliation After US Strikes; Trump Warns of More Strikes
Iranian state media says Iran will strike enemy targets at a ratio of at least two-to-one after the US launched new strikes. President Trump also says the US may target Iran with more strikes tonight.
Societe Generale Sees India June CPI Around 4.1%
Societe Generale strategist Kunal Kundu expects India's June 2026 headline CPI inflation to print around 4.1% year-on-year, slightly above May's 3.9% but still within the RBI's tolerance band.
US Considers Reimposing Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Trump Says
President Trump announced that the US is weighing a renewed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and suggested potential military action against Iran's water desalination plants.
Standard Chartered Analysts Discuss Early UK Election Scenarios
Analysts at Standard Chartered, including Christopher Graham and Saabir Salad, note Andy Burnham's opposition to an early UK general election should he become prime minister.
Iran President Accuses US of Bullying, Cheating as World Cup Host
Iranian President Pezeshkian released a statement accusing the U.S. government of bending rules, bullying rivals, and cheating as a World Cup host, calling it the "MAGA playbook."
Australia's AI Employment Report Shows Slower Job Growth in Exposed Sectors
Australia's first national report on AI's impact on the labor market found no evidence of mass layoffs, but recorded slower employment growth in areas more susceptible to automation. From November 2022 to February 2026, jobs in the most AI-exposed quintile grew 5.6% versus 9.5% in the least exposed group.
Oil Prices Jump After Trump's Remarks on MoU
Brent crude rose above $78 on Wednesday after comments from Donald Trump regarding a memorandum of understanding, according to Reuters.
WTI Oil Rises as Trump’s Iran Policy Shift Stirs Middle East Supply Concerns
West Texas Intermediate crude climbed to around $73.10, up 1.48%, as traders reassess supply risks following renewed Middle East tensions tied to US policy changes on Iran.
Gold Falls Despite US Strike on Iran, Oil Surges
Gold declined even after the US launched new strikes on Iran in response to an attack on tankers, while crude oil prices jumped as Washington revoked Iran's oil sale license.
Qatari LNG Carrier Navigates Strait of Hormuz After AIS Blackout
The Onaiza, a Qatari LNG carrier linked to QatarEnergy, has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after a temporary AIS blackout. It is now sailing off India's southwest coast with a cargo of approximately 203,800 m³ of LNG.
Iran Strikes and Strait of Hormuz Tensions Send Oil Surging
Renewed US strikes on Iran after IRGC attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked a sharp rise in oil prices, reigniting Middle East geopolitical risk.
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over, US Strikes in Strait of Hormuz Fuel Oil Volatility
BNY's Geoff Yu points to growing fragility in global markets after President Trump declares the Iran ceasefire over and U.S. strikes in the Strait of Hormuz reignite oil price volatility.
Yasa Polaris Tanker Struck by Drone Near CPC Terminal, No Damage Reported
A drone struck the Yasa Polaris tanker near the CPC terminal in the Black Sea on July 7, but the vessel reported no hull damage or environmental harm and has since departed.
US futures sink after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
US stock index futures dropped 1-1.5% while crude oil surged over 5% after President Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran.
Oil Prices Rise as Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after President Trump stated that the ceasefire with Iran is over, citing attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent US retaliatory strikes. The sustainability of the rally remains uncertain.
Nigel Farage Resigns as MP, UK Fiscal Rules in Focus
UK Reform leader Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election. Markets now look beyond the political news to the country's fiscal rules.
BNY Warns Persisting Inflation Tilt in US Equity Flows
BNY's iFlow data shows that client flows into US equities remain biased toward inflation risk, even as inflows into direct inflation hedges have declined.
ECB's Escriva: Central Bank to Keep Options Open on Meeting-by-Meeting Basis
European Central Bank policymaker José Luis Escrivá stated the central bank will maintain flexibility and decide policy on a meeting-by-meeting basis.
Standard Chartered: Cheaper Oil Lowers India’s FY27 Fiscal Slippage Risk
Standard Chartered economists note that lower crude oil prices reduce India’s fiscal deficit slippage risk for FY27 to around 0.2-0.3% of GDP, compared to a previous estimate of 0.5%.
US Travel Stocks Slide on Rising Oil Prices from Iran Tensions
Pre-market trading shows major US travel stocks falling as oil prices climb on renewed US-Iran tensions, with airlines and cruise lines declining between 2.5% and 4.2%.