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Today: May 29, 2026
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US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices

US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices

US-Iran talks are heating up again. But the danger isn’t over for gas prices
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Inflation worries weigh on US consumer confidence in May

U.S. consumer confidence eased in May as worries about inflation linked to the war in Iran intensified and households' views of the labor market were

Inflation worries weigh on US consumer confidence in May
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US single-family home prices edge up in March, FHFA says

U.S. single-family house prices edged up in March, but further increases are unlikely as the war with Iran pushes mortgage rates higher, dampening housing demand.

US single-family home prices edge up in March, FHFA says
Europe|World

Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage

Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight

Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage
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UK shop price inflation picks up, retailers ask government to help

British shop price inflation sped up in May on the back of disruption and higher energy costs caused by the Iran war, according to a retail industry group which said the

UK shop price inflation picks up, retailers ask government to help
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Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes

Stocks surged and the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid on Monday as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk

Stocks jump while oil and dollar ease on Iran peace hopes
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit

War in Iran, strained U.S. commitments in Asia and rising tensions over

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic pain

Standing in front of the White House ballroom construction site, U.S.

Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic pain
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties

U.S.

Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
Economy|Political|World

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds

Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Trump’s director of national intelligence, citing her husband's battle with cancer

The Latest: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged

The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households keeps growing wider

Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged
Business|Economy|World

Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record low

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as surging gasoline prices linked to the Iran war intensified affordability concerns, highlighting

Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record low
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls

France has drafted a U.N.

France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
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Dow hits first intraday record high since February

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an intraday record high on Friday, its first since the U.S.-Iran war began, as AI-driven trade and market optimism over negotiations to end the

Dow hits first intraday record high since February
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source

A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a

Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say

Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say
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Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen

The pound edged lower on Friday as uncertainty over the status of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran prompted investors to buy the dollar and after UK

Pound softens as UK consumers cut spending, public finances worsen
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When does this end?

World markets remain at the mercy of diplomacy as the Iran war approaches the end of its third month with no clear resolution in sight.

When does this end?
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UK retail sales drop by most in nearly a year as drivers buy less fuel

British retail sales fell by the most in nearly a year in April as fuel sales plummeted, according to official figures published on Friday that added to

UK retail sales drop by most in nearly a year as drivers buy less fuel
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UK borrowing jumps as Reeves faces up to Iran war challenge

Britain's public finances showed the biggest shortfall since the COVID-19 pandemic in April in what could be an early taste of the budget hit facing

UK borrowing jumps as Reeves faces up to Iran war challenge
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war

A strong rally in tech stocks has largely gone under the radar against a darkening backdrop for European equity markets as the energy shock triggered by

Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war
MidEast|Political|US|World

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote

Republican leaders of the U.S.

US House Republicans cancel Iran war powers vote
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Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says

British consumers have turned a little less downbeat this month but are the least willing to make big purchases in almost a year and a half, underscoring the fragile mood

Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says
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Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal

Oil prices were volatile on Thursday, ultimately settling about 2% lower as uncertainty over prospects for resolving the U.S.-Israeli

Oil prices close 2% lower on uncertain prospects for US-Iran deal
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Captain Chris Welch of Kennebunk, Maine, is catching

Fishing boats worldwide stuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut

British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Thursday announced a temporary cut in value-added tax for tourist venues over the summer to reduce

Britain looks to boost tourist spots with temporary summer tax cut
Business|Economy|World

US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued

The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to labor market resilience and giving the Federal Reserve room

US labor market shows resilience in face of war; housing still subdued
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Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says

The start of peak summer fuel demand combined with the lack of new oil exports from the Middle

Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up

The energy shock from the Iran war is seeping ever deeper into the European economy, presenting policy-makers with a dilemma as it

Iran war drags European economy down, pushes prices up
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Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs

Soaring gasoline prices and a looming fuel crunch from the Iran war are not stopping American travelers from taking to the road as the U.S. summer driving

Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows

Vitol, one of the world's biggest commodities traders, has held talks with service providers and is seeking permits to operate

Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal, document shows
Business|Economy|World

UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil

British companies are suffering their most widespread drop in activity in over a year due to the economic fallout from the Iran war and political

UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war and political turmoil
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German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows

Germany's private sector activity contracted for a second consecutive month in May as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery,

German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows
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From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook

A wave of retail-driven trading dynamics is reshaping how markets respond to U.S.

From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign

Iran war injects fresh urgency into Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ campaign
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone

The U.S. dollar retreated from a six-week high on Wednesday on rising hopes that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.

Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone
Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of England has time to gauge impact of Iran war, Bailey says

A rise in market interest rates since the start of the Iran war has given the Bank of England more time to assess the economic impact

Bank of England has time to gauge impact of Iran war, Bailey says
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Discount retailer TJX raises annual forecasts as US shoppers hunt for value

TJX Cos raised its annual comparable sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, banking on resilient demand at its off-price retail stores as budget-conscious consumers increasingly

Discount retailer TJX raises annual forecasts as US shoppers hunt for value
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The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda

A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump

The GOP's YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump's congressional agenda
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US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says

The rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose last week to its highest in seven weeks, as concerns about inflation from higher oil prices and an uncertain outlook for the Iran

US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says

Turkey said on Wednesday that Germany would send it a Patriot missile defence system for a six-month deployment from June to replace a system deployed as part of NATO

Germany will deploy Patriot air defence system to southeast Turkey, Ankara says
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As stocks slump, cue Nvidia

(Corrects paragraph 10 to say BoE kept interest rates on hold at its last meeting) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland As if markets haven't been volatile enough

As stocks slump, cue Nvidia
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UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from Iran war impact

British inflation cooled by more than expected in April but the slowdown did little to mask a tough outlook for households, with global costs

UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from Iran war impact
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices
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US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure

The U.S. stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally

US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure
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The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again

The bond market is making noise again

The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again
Business|Economy|World

Auto industry braces for motor oil shortage

Auto industry braces for motor oil shortage

Auto industry braces for motor oil shortage