• Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters in Damascus — Financial Times - 17:05
• Trump attacks own supporters over Epstein conspiracies — Financial Times - 17:05
• Trump Has Penned Letter To Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell — The New York Times Business - 17:02
• Trump asked lawmakers whether he should fire Fed’s Powell — Financial Times - 16:59
• UK inflation unexpectedly rises to 18-month high of 3.6% — Financial Times - 16:40
• UK government auditor questions MoD disclosures of Afghan data leak — Financial Times - 16:36
• As Germany’s centrists squabble, the far right prepares to pounce — Financial Times - 16:31
• Israel and Iran Usher In New Era of Psychological Warfare — The New York Times Business - 16:25
• Goldman Sachs Profit Surges on Higher Trading Revenue — Wall Street Journal - 16:24
• The Economy Seems Healthy. Were the Warnings About Tariffs Overblown? — The New York Times Business - 16:12

Donald Trump's trade deals and tariffs, including new agreements with Indonesia and a reported **$50bn tariff haul, continue to shape global economic policies, affecting corporate earnings and raising concerns about tariff-induced inflation, even as the economy shows resilience** despite warnings.

• Trump Announces ‘Great Deal’ on Trade With Indonesia — The New York Times Business -
• Johnson & Johnson shrugs off tariff impact and forecasts sales boost — Financial Times -
• FirstFT: Zohran Mamdani reaches out to business — Financial Times -

• Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia — Financial Times -
• Despite Dire Warnings, the Economy Is Holding Up. Can That Last? — The New York Times Business -
• Chipmaking supplier ASML says Trump tariff impact ‘less negative’ than expected — Financial Times -
• Tariff inflation arrives — Financial Times -
• Trump reaps $50bn tariff haul as world ‘chickens out’ — Financial Times -
• Brussels moves to placate Paris over South American trade deal — Financial Times -
• Brussels pushes schools to serve ‘made in Europe’ fruit and vegetables — Financial Times -
• GM’s Korea plants leave Detroit carmaker fully exposed to US tariffs — Financial Times -

European economies face scrutiny, with an Allianz boss warning of Germany's 'sick man' status and the UK's inflation unexpectedly rising, while Rachel Reeves's financial proposals for Britain are met with mixed reactions, and broader EU budget discussions highlight ongoing fiscal challenges.

• Allianz boss warns Germany risks becoming ‘sick man of Europe’ — Financial Times -
• Rachel Reeves’ limited pitch to Britain’s financial sector — Financial Times -
• UK inflation unexpectedly rises to 18-month high of 3.6% — Financial Times -

• Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares — Financial Times -
• ‘What reforms?’: City leaders underwhelmed by Rachel Reeves’ financial strategy — Financial Times -
• How some sunshine will affect Europe’s bond market — Financial Times -
• EU sets the scene for two-year fight with budget overhaul proposal — Financial Times -
• One quarter of British households are late paying energy bills — Financial Times -
• ‘Fire’ is now the greater threat to investors than ‘ice’ — Financial Times -

Escalating regional conflicts, such as Israel's strikes in Syria and the financial repercussions of Russia's war, continue to create a volatile international environment, alongside concerns over espionage trials impacting foreign businesses in China and the controversy surrounding the UK's Afghan resettlement scheme, with even consulting firms facing scrutiny for their involvement in conflict zones like Gaza.

• Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters in Damascus — Financial Times -
• The financial front line of Russia’s war — Financial Times -
• Japanese executive sentenced to 3.5 years in China for espionage — Financial Times -

• Hiding scale of Afghan resettlement was a policy error — Financial Times -
• Iran’s rival factions trade accusations after Israel war — Financial Times -
• Inside BCG’s Gaza work scandal — Financial Times -
• Why the UK kept an Afghan immigration scheme secret — Financial Times -

Companies are adapting to evolving market dynamics, from Estée Lauder's push for digital engagement to the transformative impact of whey protein demand on the dairy industry, and shifts in niche real estate markets like Scottish estates, while issues like alleged breaches of power contracts in Vietnam and the controversy surrounding the immigration detention industry also highlight critical business trends.

• Scottish estate switch up: ‘Now it’s not all just about how much you can shoot’ — Financial Times -
• Estée Lauder, a Late Digital Adopter, Makes New Push to Reach Shoppers Online — Wall Street Journal -
• America’s Whey Protein Obsession Is Transforming the Dairy Industry — The New York Times Business -

• Trustpilot’s five-star rating feels a little generous — Financial Times -
• Investors rage over Vietnam’s alleged breach of power contracts — Financial Times -
• Inside America’s booming immigration detention industry — Financial Times -

The chip industry sees developments as Nvidia plans to accelerate China sales following a lifted chip ban, while China is aggressively investing to become an A.I. superpower, signaling intense global competition in advanced technologies.

• Nvidia chief vows to ‘accelerate recovery’ of China sales as H20 chip ban lifted — Financial Times -
• China Is Spending Billions to Become an A.I. Superpower — The New York Times Business -

The financial sector is facing increased regulatory scrutiny, exemplified by Barclays' fine for failed money laundering checks, while discussions around personal finance topics such as Junior Isas as savings options for children continue to inform public investment decisions.

• Barclays fined £42mn for failed money laundering checks — Financial Times -
• Are Junior Isas the best savings option for children? — Financial Times -

New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani has been actively engaging with business elites, seeking to clarify his stance on controversial slogans like 'Globalize the Intifada', as he attempts to build bridges with the city's corporate leaders.

• Mamdani Says He Will ‘Discourage’ the Term ‘Globalize the Intifada’ — The New York Times Business -
• New York’s Mamdani wins over some of the city’s business elite — Financial Times -
• Mamdani Clarifies ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Stance in Meeting With Business Elites — Wall Street Journal -