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Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT

Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the U.S.-Iran peace deal is "material", the CEO of Japan's Mitsui O.S.K.

Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT
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Iran deal could expand market gains, with consumer shares, small caps seen benefiting

A deal to end the Middle East war could strengthen a broad swath of stocks as lower oil prices stand to bolster consumer spending

Iran deal could expand market gains, with consumer shares, small caps seen benefiting
Economy|Science|Technology|World

What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?

The Group of Seven wealthy nations will meet on Monday in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains to discuss wars in Ukraine and Iran, global

What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says

U.S.

Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says
Political|World

Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed

Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war is growing

Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to end the Iran conflict during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Downing Street said on Saturday.

UK's Starmer, Trump discuss efforts to end Iran conflict
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster

Another sudden reversal for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks sent Wall Street reeling

More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster
Political|Sports|World

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter

Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Fed to hold rates this year, cut calls fade as war inflation persists, economists say: Reuters poll

The U.S.

Fed to hold rates this year, cut calls fade as war inflation persists, economists say: Reuters poll
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US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half

New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April

US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half
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A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire

Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait

A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
Political|World

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World

Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets

Global oil inventories are running dangerously low as a deal to re-open tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has

Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets
Business|Political|Technology|World

Trump Jr. talks crypto and geopolitics at business gathering in Switzerland

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the U.S. president and a senior executive of the Trump family business, extolled the virtues of cryptocurrencies and

Trump Jr. talks crypto and geopolitics at business gathering in Switzerland
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO

Private equity-backed government contractor Applied Aerospace & Defense said on Tuesday it had raised $650 million in its U.S. initial public ‌offering after pricing shares at $20

Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO
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Dollar in tight range as traders eye Middle East peace talks

The dollar traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors stayed on alert for signs of progress on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

Dollar in tight range as traders eye Middle East peace talks
Business|Economy|Technology

AI-driven labor displacement risks to remain low in near term, Bridgewater says

Risks of widespread job losses from AI are expected to remain limited this year, according to Bridgewater Associates, with constraints on computing capacity and a resilient economy

AI-driven labor displacement risks to remain low in near term, Bridgewater says
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French manufacturing contracts for first time since November, PMI shows

France's manufacturing sector contracted in May for the first time since November, as the spike in energy prices and transport disruptions resulting from

French manufacturing contracts for first time since November, PMI shows
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story
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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
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German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises

German inflation slowed in May due to lower energy prices, and while core inflation accelerated, analysts said that was likely not evidence that cost

German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine

Italy's economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, boosted by strong exports, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, revising up a

Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine
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Definitely, maybe

Stop-start efforts by Tehran and Washington to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz dominate the market outlook, while U.S. and euro zone data should shed more

Definitely, maybe
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NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, slashes growth forecast as Iran war jolts economy

New Zealand on Thursday unveiled a budget with few voter incentives ahead of what is shaping up to be a tightly contested election later

NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, slashes growth forecast as Iran war jolts economy
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure

U.S.

Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs on Tuesday, as AI-fueled optimism offset anxiety over Middle East peace

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire

Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close

Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
MidEast|Political|World

China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday he hoped parties in the Iran conflict can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway.

China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway
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Peace talks hit turbulence

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, after the U.S. military conducted strikes in southern Iran in what it described as defensive actions,

Peace talks hit turbulence
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India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict

U.S.

India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict
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US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says

U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says
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Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping

Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East were nearly wiped out in April, government data showed on Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted

Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation

The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
Economy|World

Israel's economy shrinks in first quarter but seen rebounding after Iran war

Israel's economy began 2026 with a slowdown, hit by war with Iran, but growth is expected to recover as long as the conflict does not reignite.

Israel's economy shrinks in first quarter but seen rebounding after Iran war
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties

President Donald Trump says he’s not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning

President Donald Trump is in Beijing for key meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods

Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods

Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods
Business|Economy|World

Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on

Asia Pacific banks may have to raise their loan loss provisions further in the near-term as the Iran conflict

Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chips to record closing highs

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq gained ground on Wednesday with a boost from artificial intelligence-related tech shares, which helped markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chips to record closing highs
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed alert

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices remain elevated, inflation is climbing and bond markets

Fed alert
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

11 weeks and counting

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The Iran conflict is entering its 11th week - more than twice the

11 weeks and counting
World

Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold

Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned of a “heavy assault” on one of the U.S. bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked

Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission

Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of

UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
Economy|Political|US|World

US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto

Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes,

US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto
Crime|Political|World

Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds

The U.S.

Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect, US intelligence report finds
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi

China’s diplomatic role in the Iran war has come into sharper focus after talks between Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears

The U.S. national average retail price of gasoline surpassed $4.50 a gallon on Tuesday for the first time since July 2022, data from GasBuddy showed, as the U.S

US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears
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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation

U.S.

Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this week facing the biggest crisis with Washington in decades, after President Donald Trump said he would

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows

French manufacturing output and new orders rose in April as customers sped up purchases due to inflationary pressures linked to the Iran conflict, a survey by S&P Global

French manufacturing output and orders rise in April on inflation fears, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks

An Iranian proposal on negotiations with the U.S. sent crude oil futures diving on Friday, but prices remained on track for weekly gains, with Tehran still blocking the

Crude futures fall on new Iran proposal for peace talks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Profit for the biggest US oil companies declined in the first quarter, but only on paper

Profit for the two largest oil companies in the U.S. tumbled during the first quarter, a three-month period in which the price of crude and gasoline rocketed higher

Profit for the biggest US oil companies declined in the first quarter, but only on paper
Business|Economy|Finance

So much news, so little time

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! 

So much news, so little time
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Californians now paying 6 bucks a gallon for kicks on Route 66

Motorists commemorating the centennial of U.S.

Californians now paying 6 bucks a gallon for kicks on Route 66
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Sell in May? Let's find out

From high oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East to Japan's yen, the latest U.S. jobs data, an Australian rate decision, and a UK local election: there's plenty for

Sell in May? Let's find out
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention

Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after

Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention
Business|Economy|Environment|World

ConocoPhillips trims production outlook as Iran war disrupts Qatar LNG operations

ConocoPhillips on Thursday forecast lower annual output after the shale producer excluded Qatar from its near-term outlook, citing disruption to its

ConocoPhillips trims production outlook as Iran war disrupts Qatar LNG operations
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Oil soars, US stocks end muted on Iran worries with earnings, Fed in focus

Oil prices soared on worries about prolonged supply disruption due to the Middle East war while Wall Street's stock indexes

Oil soars, US stocks end muted on Iran worries with earnings, Fed in focus
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.

Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US pump prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages

The average U.S. gasoline price rose to its highest level in nearly four years after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran at the end of February, according to

US pump prices near 4-year high on Iran war disruption, refinery outages
Business|Economy|World

US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook

A Middle East conflict now in its ninth week has splintered the U.S. fixed-income market, with investors in corporate credit behaving as if

US bond markets diverge as Middle East conflict tests Fed outlook
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll

India's economic growth outlook is broadly unchanged despite the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned that

Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll
Economy|Travel|World

Why your dream summer vacation might be slipping out of reach

Why your dream summer vacation might be slipping out of reach

Why your dream summer vacation might be slipping out of reach
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World

Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf

Ankit Yadav, a seafarer from India, has been stuck on a boat at an inland Iranian port for about 2-1/2 weeks, surviving with his three fellow mariners

Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed

U.S.

US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Record demand can't save US airlines from Iran war fuel shock

U.S. airlines are seeing their best passenger numbers ever, cramming more people onto their planes and boosting revenues, yet in a cruel paradox, a

Record demand can't save US airlines from Iran war fuel shock
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Tech checked as oil boils

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large for Finance and Markets While stock markets have impressively filtered out much of the

Tech checked as oil boils
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares muted as investors assess Mideast developments, corporate earnings

European shares were little changed on Thursday as investor worries over collapsed U.S.-Iran peace talks and weak economic data

European shares muted as investors assess Mideast developments, corporate earnings
Business|Economy|Finance|World

New Zealand says oil shock delays economy's recovery but does not derail it

New Zealand's economic recovery has been delayed but not derailed, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on Thursday after the Iran

New Zealand says oil shock delays economy's recovery but does not derail it