Geopolitical events, including the potential for strikes on Iran, tensions surrounding its nuclear program, and the broader implications for global security and insurance rates, are significantly impacting various business sectors.

• Trump says he ‘may or may not’ order strike on Iran — Financial Times - 14:18
• Can an American bunker-buster destroy Iran’s nuclear mountain? — Financial Times - 12:13
• Insurers lift prices 60% for key Iran route as conflict threatens shipping — Financial Times - 10:29

• FirstFT: Trump fuels speculation of US involvement in Iran — Financial Times - 09:55
• Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ — Financial Times - 04:36
• Could strikes on Iran cause a nuclear disaster? — Financial Times - 04:00

Economic indicators like inflation, interest rates, and housing prices are key factors influencing market sentiment and central bank policies, while global trade dynamics and currency valuations also play a significant role.

• UK inflation was 3.4% in May — Financial Times - 07:36
• Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares — Financial Times - 07:45
• China’s central bank chief expects new currency order to challenge dollar — Financial Times - 07:37

• Aiming at the Dollar, China Makes a Pitch for Its Currency — The New York Times Business - 08:05
• UK house prices fall at fastest pace in four years after stamp duty rise — Financial Times - 10:50
• S&P 500 Nears a Record, But Can the Rally Last? — The New York Times Business - 10:49
• Good institutions won’t fix broken politics — Financial Times - 11:03
• As Trump Pressures Fed, He Seizes on Interest Rate Cuts by Europe and Others — The New York Times Business - 15:25

International trade dynamics are shifting due to factors like tariffs, export strategies, and political tensions, impacting various sectors and prompting responses from governments and businesses.

• China Is Unleashing a New Export Shock on the World — The New York Times Business - 08:27
• The $10 Billion Proposal to Speed Up U.S.-Mexico Trade — Wall Street Journal - 09:30
• US states send delegates to EU for advice on green policy — Financial Times - 04:00

Various companies are undergoing changes, including leadership transitions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic shifts, while regulatory scrutiny and market-specific challenges are also impacting business operations.

• Netflix strikes landmark deal with France’s TF1 to show traditional TV — Financial Times - 06:45
• OpenAI says Meta is trying to poach staff with $100mn sign-on offers — Financial Times - 07:28
• Brussels accuses AliExpress of breaking EU digital rules — Financial Times - 08:08

• The Biggest Companies Across America Are Cutting Their Workforces — Wall Street Journal - 09:00
• Ciena Taps Marc Graff as CFO — Wall Street Journal - 14:46

Political decisions and regulatory actions, including Trump's influence on the Fed and trade deals, EU digital rules enforcement, and debates over AI regulation, are shaping the business landscape.

• Big Tech pushes for 10-year ban on US states regulating AI — Financial Times - 04:00
• Dealmakers fear Trump has set precedent with ‘golden share’ in US Steel — Financial Times - 06:46
• Remember Section 899? — Financial Times - 12:52

• Trump and Iran Complicate the Fed’s Next Move — The New York Times Business - 11:53

Industry-specific challenges and opportunities, such as the decline of coal, the shift to streaming, and the struggles of local malls, highlight the diverse factors impacting various business sectors.

• It’s Official: Streaming Is Now the King of TV — The New York Times Business - 02:19
• Why the world cannot quit coal — Financial Times - 04:00
• Gulf states tap cheap Chinese batteries to power renewable ambitions — Financial Times - 04:00

• The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy — The New York Times Business - 04:00
• Why Eliminating Coal Could Take a Long Time — The New York Times Business - 09:01
• Local Malls Are Sitting Empty, and Becoming a Headache for Small Towns — The New York Times Business - 02:29