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Stocks See Support from Hopes for a Near-term US-Iran Agreement

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.41%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.28%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26...

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Stocks See Downward Pressure Despite Hopes for a Near-term US-Iran Agreement

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.53%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.15%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26...

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Ben Stokes has been extraordinary for English cricket, it should cut him some slack

The sport’s misguided morals mean England’s Test captain has been humbled for a meaningless infraction and kept off the stage for which he was made

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Stocks Settle Sharply Higher on Middle East Peace Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.75%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.29%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.73%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls as President Trump Cancels Attacks on Iran

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2-month high on Thursday, finishing down by -0.17%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Thursday and moved lower after stocks rallied sharply and crude oil prices sank when President Trump said he called off planned strikes against Iran and that...

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FTSE 100 closes higher despite Middle East tensions and ECB rate hike

The FTSE 100 closed up 49.07 points, 0.5%, at 10,303.88.

Evening Standard

Lagarde defends ECB interest rate hike as ‘robust across three scenarios’

Critics worry the decision to keep rates high could hit productivity and keep inflation from returning to target levels until 2027.

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IMF cuts eurozone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risks

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning. The ongoing Middle East conflict is impacting eurozone growth more than previously anticipated. Energy price surges are expected to slow economic expansion. Inflation is also projected to climb higher. Consumer confidence may weaken, leading to reduced spending.

The Economic Times

Portugal triggers EU budget safeguard clause over energy crisis

The EU safeguard clause allows member states to cover energy-related costs in response to the crisis, just as they did in the field of defence.

Euronews

Stocks Supported by a Rebound in Chipmakers and AI Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.37%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.03%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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ECB Hikes Interest Rates For The First Time Since 2023 Citing Iran War Pressures

The European Central Bank hiked interest rates for the first time since 2023, citing the pressures from the war in Iran.

International Business Times

Dollar Rallies and Gold Slumps on Hawkish Fed Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 2-month high today, up by 0.23%. Concerns over the escalation of the US-Iran conflict are boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar after President Trump said the US will keep attacking Iran and threatened to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main crude exporting hub....

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Stocks Edge Higher as Chipmakers and AI Stocks Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.53%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.29%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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England’s cricketers could face alcohol ban with Stokes captaincy still in doubt

The ECB is weighing up a total ban on alcohol as it considers how to respond to a Chelsea nightclub incident that led to Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped

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The Independent UK

Rob Key considers England alcohol ban as he breaks silence on Ben Stokes nightclub incident

Ben Stokes has been dropped from the England squad for next week’s Test against New Zealand

The Economic Times

ECB hikes interest rate by 25 bps, first since 2023 to tame Iran war inflation

The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This move aims to combat accelerating inflation, driven by the Middle East war's energy shock, despite concerns for the struggling eurozone economy. The ECB also lowered its growth…

Euronews

ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation

The European Central Bank has lifted its deposit facility rate by 0.25% to 2.25%, marking a decisive pivot back to tightening as the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation to its highest level in nearly three years.

The Independent UK

Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week

The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war

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The Guardian - UK

ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation

European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next spring

The Economic Times

English cricket has quickly found itself in another mess. Ben Stokes is in the middle of it

English cricket faces turmoil as captain Ben Stokes is dropped. He broke a team curfew after a victory. This incident follows a difficult Ashes tour. The team was already under scrutiny for player conduct. Joe Root takes over as interim captain. The situation raises questions about Stokes' future in the…

Euronews

Eurogroup chief tells Euronews 'fiscal policy must not contradict ECB' effort to tame inflation

Pierrakakis tells Euronews fiscal policy must not contradict the ECB's efforts to tame inflation as the central bank prepares to raise interest rates. Rome is calling for more flexibility pegged to rising energy costs as a result of war.

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Stocks Climb Before the Open on U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes, PPI Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.79%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.21% this morning as investors stepped in to buy the dip after the swift end to the latest round of U.S. strikes against Iran fueled expectations that talks over a peace deal…

Euronews

European markets open cautiously ahead of ECB rate decision

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as policymakers respond to rising inflation fuelled by higher energy prices linked to the Iran war.

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Dollar Recovers as Crude Surges and Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.06%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and posted modest gains after crude oil prices surged. WTI crude rallied by more than 2% on Wednesday, boosting inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive...

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped from England squad after nightclub incident

Joe Root handed interim captaincy for second New Zealand Test instead of vice-skipper Harry Brook

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