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Iran War at 100 Days: How Energy Shocks Are Reshaping Global Inflation
The Iran war enters its 100th day, pushing energy costs higher and reigniting inflation in major economies. Analysis of market impact and central bank response.
Amazon Prime Day 2026: Inflation-Weary Shoppers to Boost June Event
Amazon's Prime Day, set for June 23-26, arrives as consumer sentiment hits a record low. Shoppers are expected to prioritize essentials and deals amid inflation.
China's May Factory Data Misses Mark as Growth Slows
China's factory activity slowed in May, with official PMI falling and private survey missing forecasts, signaling softer industrial growth.
Williams in Iceland: Fed's Global View on Rate Path
New York Fed President John Williams speaks in Iceland, signaling a data-dependent Fed amid global economic shifts. Market implications for rate cuts.
Naphtha Crunch Hits Japan and South Korea as Iran Conflict Strains Supply
A naphtha shortage, stemming from the Iran conflict, is paralyzing petrochemical giants in Japan and South Korea, with operating rates slashed and supply chains under threat.
China AI Stocks Surge as Narrowing Tech Rally Defies Slow Growth
Analysts favor AI-focused China stocks despite weak retail sales, with a narrowing rally into semiconductors and hard tech outperforming the broader market.
Consumer Financial Stress Hits Tipping Point as Debt and Inflation Bite
NFCC's stress forecast hits 6.7 out of 10 for Q2 2026, as credit counseling surges and consumer debt reaches near-historic highs.
SpaceX IPO Filing Propels Goldman Sachs to New Heights
Goldman Sachs surges as SpaceX files for record $1.25 trillion IPO, positioning itself as lead underwriter in the largest public offering in history.
UK Unemployment Edges Higher as Labour Market Cools
The UK unemployment rate rose to 5% in the three months to March, signaling potential economic headwinds and impacting market sentiment.
Global Bond Rout Deepens as Gilt Yields Hit 18-Year High
UK 10-year gilt yields surged to their highest since 2008 amid a global bond selloff driven by US-Iran tensions and inflation fears.
China's Retail Sales Growth Slumps to 3-Year Low, Signaling Consumption Weakness
China's April retail sales rose just 0.2% YoY, the weakest since Dec 2022, missing expectations. Industrial output and investment also disappointed, raising concerns about economic recovery.
China's Urban Jobless Rate Dips to 5.2%, But Broader Economic Weakness Persists
China's urban unemployment fell to 5.2% in April, but retail sales and industrial output missed expectations, signaling uneven recovery.
Samsung Strike Threat: 12.5% GDP at Risk as Union Plans Mass Walkout
President Lee Jae Myung calls for labor-management balance as Samsung union threatens strike affecting 47,000 workers, risking 12.5% of South Korea's GDP.
Samsung Strike Threatens 12.5% of South Korea's GDP
A potential strike at Samsung Electronics could disrupt 12.5% of South Korea's GDP, prompting presidential intervention.
Samsung Strike Threat: South Korea's Economic Achilles' Heel
A potential strike at Samsung Electronics could disrupt 12.5% of South Korea's GDP, prompting presidential intervention and highlighting systemic risks.
Space Stocks Soar 33% as S&P 500 Lags: Is the Rally Sustainable?
The S&P Kensho Global Space Index surges 33% YTD, outpacing the broader market. We analyze the drivers, risks, and what comes next.
S&P 500 Breaks 7,500: Trade Thaw Fuels Rally
S&P 500 closes above 7,500 for first time as US-China trade tensions ease. Xi and Trump signal cooperation, boosting markets.
Inflation Jitters Sink European Stocks as Starmer Faces New Test
European stocks plummet on renewed inflation fears after hot US data, with PM Starmer's UK growth plan under pressure.
Kospi Plunges 6%: Is the Asian Bull Run Over?
South Korea's Kospi crashes 6% from record highs, dragging Asian and European markets down. Expert analysis on what's next.
Bessent-He Meeting in Seoul: Prelude to a New Trade Era?
US Treasury Secretary Bessent and China's He Lifeng held talks in Seoul, signaling a potential thaw in trade tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.