Hong Kong charges 7 people and 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168
Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
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Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission
The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence assessments, including those related to the Iran war, produced by the office of
June 02, 2026
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Oil market could be underpricing risks, Vitol's Bahrain chief says
The oil market is underpricing some risks from the Iran war, global commodity trading house Vitol's managing director for Bahrain, Tom Baker, said on
June 02, 2026
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US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war
June 02, 2026
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Sticker shock meets gridlock: LA motorists keep driving at any price
If you thought soaring pump prices since the onset of the Iran war might help clear the notoriously clogged highways of Los Angeles, think again.
June 02, 2026
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Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years
Israel's weapons exports reached a record high of over $19 billion last year, marking a 30% increase from 2024, according to Israel's Defense Ministry
June 02, 2026
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Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock
Only a third of the euro zone's largest companies have indicated they are raising prices in response to the Iran war, a Reuters analysis
June 02, 2026
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Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace
Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May as regional airlines rerouted
June 02, 2026
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Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records
Oil prices rose following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks ticked to more records
June 01, 2026
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Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government
June 01, 2026
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US construction spending beats expectations in April
U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in April, boosted by single-family homebuilding, though rising mortgage rates amid the war with Iran continued to
June 01, 2026
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Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks
The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their
June 01, 2026
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UK manufacturers raise prices at fastest pace in nearly 4 years, PMI shows
British manufacturers raised their prices at the fastest rate since June 2022 last month in response to a big increase in costs as the Iran war disrupts supply chains,
June 01, 2026
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Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal
The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran
May 30, 2026
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IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining
May 30, 2026
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Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran
May 29, 2026
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Top euro zone countries see Iran inflation fallout broaden in May
Inflation in the euro zone's four largest economies hovered above the European Central Bank's 2% target for a third straight month in May, preliminary data showed on
May 29, 2026
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Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with U.S.
May 29, 2026
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Bank of England's Bailey signals no need to move quickly to curb inflation jump
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that allowing inflation to run above the central bank's 2% target is justified given the uncertainty about the impact of the
May 29, 2026
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Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails
Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails
May 29, 2026
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Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market
The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes
May 29, 2026
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Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds
Euro zone consumers, already scarred by the Ukraine war, have changed their attitudes more quickly as a result of the upheaval of the Iran war, European Central Bank
May 29, 2026
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US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program
May 28, 2026
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UK business sentiment edges up in May, Lloyds says
British business sentiment edged up in May and is now close to its level before the Iran war, according to a monthly survey by Lloyds on Friday which contrasted with most
May 29, 2026
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America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
America’s pile of emergency oil is shrinking fast
May 28, 2026
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Three months, and counting
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It’s now a full three months into the Iran war, and the United States
May 28, 2026
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US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty
More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war
May 28, 2026
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US first-quarter GDP growth revised lower to 1.6% pace
U.S. economic growth was not a strong as initially thought in the first quarter, and momentum is set to slow this quarter, with the war with Iran stoking inflation and
May 28, 2026
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Key US inflation measure posts largest annual increase in three years
U.S. inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices due to the Iran war and cementing economists'
May 28, 2026
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Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations
President Donald Trump took on the role of a small town mayor during his latest Cabinet meeting, spending 10 full minutes describing in great detail the various beautification projects underway around Washington, D.C. He highlighted efforts to fix fountains, power-wash pools and repair brick walkways
May 28, 2026
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Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about Iran war, the economy and the reflecting pool at Cabinet meeting
May 28, 2026
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Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war
Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war
May 28, 2026
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Trump is getting the Republican Party he wants. But can he win in the midterms?
President Donald Trump has been showcasing his influence in Republican primaries, recently endorsing Ken Paxton in Texas
May 27, 2026
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Yen slides toward intervention zone as Iran war tensions lift dollar
The yen fell to its weakest level in nearly four weeks on Wednesday, edging closer to levels that prompted Japanese authorities
May 27, 2026
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Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning
The Netherlands will send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean Sea as part of NATO operations to allow a possible rapid deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, should a mission
May 27, 2026
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Iran war splits global markets into clear winners and losers
Three months since the Iran war began, persistently high oil prices have policymakers grappling with renewed inflation fears, while sliding currencies are a headache for
May 27, 2026
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Iran war fallout amplifying Europe's financial vulnerabilities, ECB warns
The Iran war and lingering trade tensions could dent euro zone economic growth, push up borrowing costs and challenge some member states' ability to sustain public
May 27, 2026
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Fed's Logan: world may need to cut use of oil and natural gas
The world may need to find a way to get by on less oil and gas if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed much longer due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Dallas Federal Reserve
May 27, 2026
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European stocks set for modest gains as Iran war dampens outlook, poll shows
European shares will struggle to post further gains for the rest of this year, a Reuters poll found, weighed down by the economic hit from the Iran war
May 27, 2026
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Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism
The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro and yen on Tuesday, after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dented optimism for a near-term
May 26, 2026
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US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
May 26, 2026
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Inflation worries weigh on US consumer confidence in May
U.S. consumer confidence eased in May as worries about inflation linked to the war in Iran intensified and households' views of the labor market were
May 26, 2026
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US single-family home prices edge up in March, FHFA says
U.S. single-family house prices edged up in March, but further increases are unlikely as the war with Iran pushes mortgage rates higher, dampening housing demand.
May 26, 2026
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Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage
Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight
May 26, 2026
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UK shop price inflation picks up, retailers ask government to help
British shop price inflation sped up in May on the back of disruption and higher energy costs caused by the Iran war, according to a retail industry group which said the
May 26, 2026
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Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes
Stocks surged and the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid on Monday as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk
May 25, 2026
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Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit
War in Iran, strained U.S. commitments in Asia and rising tensions over
May 25, 2026
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Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic pain
Standing in front of the White House ballroom construction site, U.S.
May 24, 2026
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Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
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