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ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

Iran war impact: The European Central Bank's chief economist Philip Lane warns of lasting inflation from the Middle East conflict's energy shock. Even if the war ends quickly, energy costs may remain high. This could lead to further interest rate hikes by the ECB. Central banks must carefully manage monetary…

The Economic Times

Mercedes-Benz sees record year for BEVs

Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to continue rising as global energy prices climb and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty.

Bangkok Post

Markets bullish despite flare-up in Middle East

Even though an Iran peace deal appears elusive amid new US strikes, stock sentiment remains convinced the conflict is winding down, which could push up the Thai bourse to 1,600 points by the end of the year, say analysts.

Bangkok Post

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Why are gold and silver prices down sharply today and will precious metals continue to fall or rise again? Gold hits two-month low as inflation fears rise

Why are gold and silver prices down sharply today and will precious metals continue to fall or rise again? Gold prices dropped to a two-month low after investors reacted to inflation concerns, rising oil prices, and expectations of interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. Silver prices also declined…

The Economic Times

Wall Street posts record closing highs, AI rally pauses

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq have notched record closing highs as healthcare and consumer stocks rose and investors kept a close eye on US-Iran peace talks.

AAP

Abercrombie & Fitch Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) reported record first-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales and maintained its full-year outlook, even as geopolitical pressure in the Middle East and parts of Europe weighed on results in the EMEA region. Chief Executive Officer Fran Horowitz said the company delivered i

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Insurance sector may face impact if West Asia crisis prolongs: LIC chief Doraiswamy

The insurance sector may face moderation if the Middle East crisis persists, potentially reducing people's income and impacting spending and saving patterns, according to LIC CEO R Doraiswamy. He also stated that LIC is prepared for further stake dilution by the Centre, awaiting the right market conditions. LIC recently reported…

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Middle East crisis: Rubio says ‘some progress’ on US-Iran deal after Trump says ‘maybe we’ll just have to finish the job’ – as it happened

Trump and secretary of state give conflicting messages about the status of deal with Iran as US president meets with his cabinet

The Guardian - UK

Trump can’t sell the Abraham Accords on a Middle East that has lost trust in the US

As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand – that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his Abraham Accords, normalising relations with Israel.

The Conversation

Oil price hits $100 as Brent Crude rises over 4 per cent. Will rate go further up?

US and Iran have been working on an agreement to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway to tanker and cargo traffic since a fragile ceasefire on April 8.

The Economic Times

Freightos Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Freightos (NASDAQ:CRGO) reported a softer-than-expected first quarter as disruptions in Middle East trade corridors weighed on transaction activity, even as the company said it continued to expand its carrier network and build its solutions pipeline. Chief Executive Pablo Pinillos, who stepped into

MarketBeat

Experts issue stark warning over food inflation – and it’s here to stay

Furniture and health and beauty products are getting more expensive as a result of the Middle East conflict

The Independent UK

Stocks Set to Open Higher as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Hold, PCE Inflation Data and Fed Speak Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.67%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.03% this morning as investors remained hopeful that the latest U.S. strikes on Iran would not derail talks to end the Middle East conflict.

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Market Wrap: Sensex falls 479 points, Nifty below 23,950 as bank stocks falter; small, midcaps shine

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed significantly lower on Tuesday, impacted by a downturn in banking, oil and gas, and pharma stocks. Investor sentiment shifted following U.S. strikes in southern Iran, reigniting Middle East conflict concerns. Broader markets, however, showed resilience, with midcap and smallcap indices posting gains.

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UK Household Energy Bills May Surge Again as US Strikes on Iran Fuel Oil Supply Fears

UK households may face increased energy bills this summer due to Middle East tensions affecting global markets. Ofgem's upcoming price cap announcement could see annual costs rise significantly.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Iran’s foreign ministry says US broke ceasefire with overnight strikes – as it happened

The US military said it carried out strikes on Monday against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites

France 24

Israel deploys ‘significant ground forces’ to expand operations in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army has deployed "significant ground forces" to expand its operations in southern Lebanon, taking control of "strategic areas", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday. Earlier, the town of Nabatiyeh was targeted by Israeli strikes following an unprecedented evacuation order. Read our blog to see how the…

The Times of India

Proposed US-Iran pact to reopen Hormuz, end Iranian transit charges: Report

The United States and Iran are discussing a plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz roughly 30 days after the two sides reach a deal to end hostilities, a Middle East diplomatic source told Nikkei on Monday.

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France 24

Israel pounds Lebanon with fresh air strikes, vows to 'crush' Hezbollah

Israel intensified air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush” Hezbollah, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict. The escalation comes despite an April ceasefire and as another round of US-Iran talks takes place in Doha in a bid to negotiate…

The Economic Times

The Abraham Accords: The boldest Middle East gamble in decades, did it actually work? Here's all about it

Abraham Accords: Trump just called six Muslim nations to sign the Abraham Accords — live, out loud, tied to an Iran nuclear deal. Pakistan said no. The rest went silent. This is the biggest Middle East normalization push since 2020. And the world is watching to see if it cracks…

Bangkok Post

Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Muslim-majority nations across the Middle East and beyond to normalize relations with Israel as part of the emerging Iran peace deal.

The Guardian - UK

Shock of Iran war unites Middle East rivals in pushing Trump towards peace

Region is adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran

Bangkok Post

Fears over Thai car exports as Mideast war hits trade

Thailand’s automotive industry is bracing for a potential setback in 2026, with car production expected to miss its target for the first time in five years if the war in the Middle East drags on beyond three months and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted, says the…

The Economic Times

Trump says Iran talks ‘proceeding nicely’, pushes for expanded Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump stated Iran negotiations are progressing well. He warned of a larger conflict if a deal is not reached. Trump also urged more countries to join the Abraham Accords. He believes this expansion can create a powerful and economically strong Middle East. Diplomatic efforts continue to stabilize…

France 24

Possible Iran-US deal: What we know about the key issues on both sides

The United States and Iran have downplayed prospects for a rapid deal to end the Middle East war, despite signs of progress in talks. Key sticking points remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, control of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, with both sides signalling…

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