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Brent crude surges toward $110 as Hormuz attacks intensify and AI stocks rout deepens
A turbulent week dominated by Middle East energy supply disruptions, a tech sector selloff, and hotter-than-expected US inflation data reigniting rate hike concerns.
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UK scraps Type 83 destroyer for six hybrid drone warships
The UK government has scrapped plans to develop the Type 83 destroyer and will instead procure at least six smaller 'common combat vessels' — described as hybrid, drone-equipped warships — to replace the Royal Navy's fleet of Type 45 destro…
South Korea announces $650bn AI and semiconductor investment plan
South Korea announced a structural investment plan exceeding $650 billion targeting AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced chip development, reported on 29 June 2026 [Cluster: Finnhub]. The initiative includes the esta…
BAT to cut 9,000 roles in AI-driven Fit2Win overhaul
British American Tobacco (BATS.L, BTI) announced on 29 June 2026 that it will cut approximately 5,500 jobs globally and outsource a further 3,500 roles to strategic partners by the end of the year, affecting a total of around 9,000 employee…
Venezuela earthquake kills ~1,500; PDVSA infrastructure disruption reported
A significant earthquake struck Venezuela on 28 June 2026, triggering a major humanitarian emergency. According to opposition-tracked reports cited by CNBC TOP, 33 people have been rescued while approximately 50,000 remain unaccounted for. …
Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky in tax-free split
Comcast Corporation said on Monday it will separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky, dividing its media and entertainment assets from its broadband, wireless and cable operations. The s…
Supreme Court 5-4 blocks Trump's removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The US Supreme Court ruled on 29 June 2026 that President Trump lacked authority to immediately remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, preserving her role on the Fed board while her legal challenge proceeds. The court …
Supreme Court blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Cook
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on 29 June 2026 that President Donald Trump cannot immediately fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, leaving in place a lower-court injunction that had blocked her removal while her lawsuit challenging the …
MicroStrategy announces bitcoin sales up to $1.25bn alongside $2bn share buybacks
MicroStrategy announced on 29 June 2026 a capital framework that includes selling up to $1.25 billion of bitcoin to strengthen its US dollar cash reserves, alongside two share repurchase programs totalling up to $1 billion each for common a…
Pakistan state LNG buyer issues emergency tender amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Pakistan's state-owned LNG importer issued an urgent tender for emergency LNG cargo delivery between 30 June and 4 July 2026, with offers required by 29 June. The procurement was triggered by weekend volatility in the Strait of Hormuz linke…
China blacklists 20 Japanese entities including Mitsubishi Heavy, Komatsu
China's commerce ministry added 20 Japanese entities to its dual-use export control list on 29 June 2026, blacklisting four government defense research institutes and placing firms including Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,…
US-Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha talks as Hormuz traffic recovers
A busy European session shaped by geopolitical de-escalation in the Gulf, a sharp Microsoft-led tech decline, and several major corporate announcements including Comcast's spin-off and Rocket Lab's Iridium deal.
US and Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha peace talks
A volatile overnight session dominated by US-Iran de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and a broad first-half rally in semiconductor shares.