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Iran Denies Seeking Resumption of Direct Talks with US
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tehran has not asked for the resumption of direct talks with the United States, even as Gulf countries continue mediation efforts.
China Denies Meeting Between Foreign Ministers Wang Yi and Japan’s Counterpart in Manila
Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson stated no meeting or brief exchange took place between China’s Wang Yi and the Japanese foreign minister in Manila last week, contradicting earlier reports.
ECB's Kazimir: One More Rate Hike Needed
ECB Governing Council member Peter Kazimir indicated that the central bank still needs to raise interest rates at least once to tame inflation.
US Halts Strikes on Iran, Tehran Says No Retaliation
A potential de-escalation in the Middle East as the US suspends military actions against Iran and Iran signals it will not retaliate.
Oil Drops as Trump Pauses Iran Strikes, Reversing War-Driven Surge
Oil futures declined after President Trump halted further strikes against Iran, unwinding last week's spike in Brent prices, Rabobank strategist Benjamin Picton said.
WSJ: AI Chatbots Gave Deadly Accurate Bioweapon Instructions
The Wall Street Journal reported that chatbots from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI provided step-by-step instructions on making poisons and biological weapons, with experts deeming some responses 'deadly accurate'.
Oil Prices Tumble as US-Iran Ceasefire Holds
Crude oil dropped sharply after reports that the US and Iran agreed to a pause in hostilities, ending two weeks of reciprocal bombing and boosting risk appetite.
ECB’s Žigman Reaffirms Commitment to 2% Inflation Target
ECB Governing Council member Ante Žigman stated the central bank is dedicated to keeping inflation stable at around 2% and will remain watchful over its intensity and duration.
WTI Tumbles Below $82.50 as US-Iran Tensions Ease
WTI crude opened sharply lower Monday, falling over 7% to around $82.50 as the US and Iran halted strikes over the weekend, raising hopes for diplomacy.
Oil Prices Pull Back but Supply Risks Loom, Commerzbank Says
Brent and WTI crude have retreated after recent sharp rallies, yet Commerzbank warns of elevated supply risks from the Persian Gulf and the Bab al-Mandab strait.
German Composite PMI Eases to 48.9 in Q2 After Peaking at 52.4 in Q4 2025
Germany's composite PMI strengthened through 2025, peaking at 52.4 in Q4, before falling below the expansion threshold to 48.9 in Q2, indicating a broadening but volatile recovery.
Oil and Bond Yields Drop on Iran De-escalation as Asia Markets Mixed
Oil prices and short-dated bond yields declined as Iran signaled de-escalation, while Asian equities traded mixed ahead of central bank meetings and tech earnings.
Romanian Rating Outlook Steady; Hungary, Czechia GDP Data Due
Romania's rating and outlook are expected to remain unchanged. Flash Q2 2026 GDP prints from Hungary and the Czech Republic are due Thursday, with solid growth anticipated.
AI Demand Drives China’s Exports to Record Highs
China’s AI-related exports hit an all-time high, with chip, computer, and power equipment shipments surging on strong Western demand.
German Fiscal Easing Accelerates on Defence and Infrastructure Spending
Germany's fiscal expansion has picked up in 2026, driven by higher defence spending, public investment, and infrastructure borrowing.
WTI Crude Drops to $84 on US-Iran De-escalation Hopes
WTI crude oil opened with a bearish gap, retreating to near $84.00 from last week's high of $92.25 as markets react to potential easing of US-Iran tensions.
Oil Drops, Stocks Rally as US-Iran Tensions Ease
Crude prices fell and global equity markets climbed after the U.S. and Iran paused military hostilities, reducing fears of Middle East oil supply disruptions.
Gold Rallies Toward $4,100 as US-Iran Pause Eases Oil, Inflation Fears
Gold prices approached $4,100 per ounce after the U.S. and Iran halted military action, reducing concerns over oil supply disruptions and inflation. Markets now turn to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision this week.
China's SAMR Hits Alibaba with RMB3.5 Bln Antitrust Fine
Alibaba Group faces a RMB3.52 billion fine from China’s market regulator for antitrust violations, including confiscation of illegal gains and deposit refunds, totaling penalties equal to 7.5% of its 2025 China sales.
Nvidia in Talks with OpenAI to Back $250 Billion Ohio Data Center
Nvidia is reportedly discussing guarantees to help OpenAI secure financing for a massive data center project in Ohio, which could cost over $500 billion.
Oil Slides While Stock Futures Firm in Early Monday Trade
Brent and WTI crude are trading lower, but US equity index futures are firming up alongside Treasuries and precious metals. The Australian dollar leads G-10 currencies higher against the greenback.
US Stock Futures Jump as US-Iran Halt Strikes, Oil Tumbles
US equity futures rallied after reports the US and Iran paused military strikes. Oil prices dropped sharply while gold edged higher.
Iranian MP Warns Ukraine Could Face Retaliation for Attacks on Iran
A senior Iranian lawmaker warned that Iran would retaliate against any attack, adding that Ukraine may soon learn this lesson.
US Energy Department issues emergency order for 17-state power grid amid hot weather
The US Energy Department has issued an emergency order for the Southwest Power Pool, directing the grid operator to dispatch generation units as needed to maintain reliability during hot weather.