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Brent posts largest monthly decline in six years amid US-Iran deal expectations
A volatile week shaped by alternating military escalation and diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz, sharp moves in crude, and a strong technology earnings season.
Greek national charged in UK with assisting Iran intelligence against journalist
Ioannis Aidinidis, 46, was charged under the National Security Act 2023 over the alleged targeting of a UK-based journalist at Iran International.
Judge blocks Trump's $1.8bn Anti-Weaponization Fund amid legal challenges
A federal judge in Virginia temporarily barred the Justice Department from operating or disbursing money from the $1.776bn fund, with a follow-up hearing set for 12 June.
Oil falls as US-Iran agree tentative 60-day ceasefire extension
Overnight session dominated by US-Iran ceasefire optimism lifting Asian equities and industrial metals; oil declined; Blue Origin rocket explosion added aerospace uncertainty.
DE Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
LOW Q1 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
US strikes Iranian targets near Hormuz for second time this week
European session dominated by Middle East escalation, with crude surging and equity futures under pressure ahead of in-line US PCE data.
Waymo launches public rides in Zeekr-built Ojai robotaxi across SF, LA, and Phoenix
Waymo opened free public rides in its Ojai robotaxi — built by Zeekr — on 28 May 2026, deploying its 6th-generation Driver system across three US cities.
US military strikes on Iran push crude prices sharply higher overnight
A geopolitically-driven overnight session dominated by fresh US strikes on Iran, oil price gains, and renewed Strait of Hormuz concerns weighing on Asian equities and industrial metals.
US crude falls 6% on reports of Iran-US Strait of Hormuz framework deal
A geopolitically charged European session dominated by Iran deal reports, sharp oil declines, AI-driven equity gains, and ECB financial stability warnings.
BKNG Q1 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
GM Q1 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club as Korean equities double in 2026
An active overnight session dominated by Korean semiconductor milestones, US-Iran diplomatic developments, and UAE's departure from OPEC.