Mass grief at Khamenei funeral projects hardline grip on post-war Iran  Reuters

Trading volumes on Kalshi and Polymarket both hit record highs in June. Rothera, a new prediction market platform, was also able to manage $2 billion in volume.

Ukraine says Russia damaged more than 200 railway locomotives in 2026  Reuters

Photos of the week  Reuters

Russian defence ministry says its forces captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine  Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say  Reuters

Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London  Reuters

CMA CGM ship hit by missile in Hormuz strait may go for scrapping, CEO says  Reuters

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump  Reuters

NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says  Reuters

How does the Iran crisis compare with the 1979 oil shock?  Reuters

Gulf oil exports jump in June on record UAE flows  Reuters

Credit card companies are increasingly offering access to lounges and perks at festivals and sporting events, often exclusively for premium cardholders.

US oil companies see big profit jump, gird for clash over pump prices with Trump  Reuters

Chinese independent refiners snap up discounted Mideast oil as supplies rise  Reuters

What are the key challenges facing NATO?  Reuters

Added time, added drama: Why more goals are coming later than ever  Reuters

A weekend like no other: Khamenei's funeral, America's birthday and Taylor's wedding bash  Reuters

Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies  Reuters

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's dream home  Reuters

Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows  Reuters

AI trade signals weaken as pricing power declines, raising concerns over future profitability and market sustainability.

ICICI Bank Ltd is in talks to raise at least $500 million in offshore bonds as it seeks to capitalise on a recent Reserve Bank of India concession for overseas borrowings

US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

Dutch military invests millions in drone software platform  Reuters

The new division will support companies with technical and strategic implementation of artificial intelligence across industries, including banking, retail, energy, and life sciences

Rupee falls on-week as merchant, NDF-linked flows blunt dollar retreat  Reuters

Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US  Reuters

Oil prices little changed as US-Iran peace efforts hold  Reuters

Bank of England's Mann suggests reduced rate hike bets boost case for action  Reuters

Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20, Syrian interior ministry says  Reuters

Oil gains on short-covering buys ahead of US holiday  Reuters

Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites  Reuters

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei  Reuters

Electrification secured $2.4 billion in data center equipment orders during the first quarter of 2026, beating the segment's total for all of 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: Kuwait sharply boosts crude production in June after US-Iran deal, source says  Reuters

Gen Z defines the American Dream as having financial stability and being happy. Marriage could help them reach both of those goals, but many aren't sold on it.

Paul Rabil told CNBC he's banking on the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, where lacrosse will return as an Olympic sport, to shine a spotlight on PLL.

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US factory orders fall in May, weighed down by weak demand for commercial aircraft  Reuters

Global personal wealth surged by 10.8% in 2025, the biggest jump since 2017, per UBS.

A large share of U.S. households have no exposure to equities and have not benefited from the bull market.

The Biden White House's lofty expectations for its loan forgiveness efforts inadvertently damaged the financial situation of many student loan borrowers.

Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning  Reuters

Most Gulf markets in red as US-Iran negotiations show little headway  Reuters

South African rand strengthens as dollar tumbles after weak US jobs data  Reuters

The June jobs report came in weak, and Palantir landed a big upgrade.

AutoCamp offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.

Bezos Expeditions is now the most active family office investor thus far this year, per data from Fintrx.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they killed Kurdish militants in northwest Iran  Reuters

Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, Lebanese state media reports  Reuters

Despite record beef prices, Americans aren't giving up steak. Consumers are treating beef as an affordable luxury and prioritizing it for special occasions.

India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral  Reuters

UBS lowers 2026-2027 oil price forecasts as Hormuz flows recover  Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: China's Hengli scraps West African, Mideast oil purchases and cuts output, sources say  Reuters

UBS cuts Brent crude price forecasts on improved Hormuz oil flows  Reuters

Oil prices fall 1% to 4-month lows as progress in US-Iran talks cools supply concerns  Reuters

Senior Chinese lawmaker to attend Khamenei's funeral  Reuters

UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows  Reuters

Pepsico India Holdings Pvt’s Adrenaline Rush, Reliance Industries Ltd’s Campa Energy Drink and Hell Energy Pvt’s Hell Drink also served notices

Carlsberg is said to be working with Kotak Mahindra Capital and the Indian units of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. on the proposed offering

US resumes dollar transfers to Iraq, NYT reports  Reuters

Polish military ends air operation, reports no airspace violations, armed forces say  Reuters

Indian shares rise as crude prices drop, IT stocks rebound  Reuters

Backed by Lightspeed and Tiger Global, Mohalla Tech aims to go public after achieving operational profitability in Q1 FY27.

Wall Street ends choppy session lower as tech shares drop  Reuters

US car sales on cruise control despite pressures  Reuters

Uber-backed Lime rides IPO wave to $1.7 billion valuation in Nasdaq debut  Reuters

Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output  Reuters

Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Memory maker Micron, which jumped over 240% in the second quarter, dropped 11% on Wednesday, wiping out nearly $200 billion of market capitalization.

US factory activity eases off four-year high; input prices remain elevated  Reuters

Salah fitness race in focus for Egypt ahead of Australia clash  Reuters

One US service member missing after helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea  Reuters

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South Korea cargo ship Namu to exit Strait of Hormuz after attack in Gulf  Reuters

Why the $20,000 new car disappeared, and what budget-conscious buyers can expect today.

Outright shorting bitcoin or high-beta crypto equities after a steep decline carries immense tail risk.

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Gold gains over 2% after soft jobs data, Fed Chair Warsh's comments  Reuters

European shares pause after rally as concerns over Fed rates, Iran peace deal linger  Reuters

NEWSLETTER: The rush to monetize oil  Reuters

Germany backs compulsory reservist training to strengthen armed forces  Reuters

Factory activity was strong in June despite war-driven cost pressures, PMIs show  Reuters

PlayStation will end physical disc production for new games in 2028, the company announced Wednesday morning.

Petrobras CEO sees oil settling in range of $72 to $75 per barrel  Reuters

Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well  Reuters

The quarter offered some signs that management's turnaround strategy is gaining traction, but progress remains slow.

British defense stocks are marching higher once again after the U.K. confirmed a near-$20 billion military spending boost on Tuesday.

Turkey interested in joining EU's payment system, minister says  Reuters

Breakingviews - Tanker data is better Hormuz gauge than oil prices  Reuters

Iran warns of immediate response to any threat, cites US commitment to restrain Israel  Reuters

The next Iran war may come sooner than you think  Reuters

Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say  Reuters

U.S. Big Tech stocks enjoyed strong gains — despite a sharp sell-off at the end of June — but were largely outperformed by their international counterparts.

Syria's Sharaa appoints lawmakers, paving way for new parliament to convene  Reuters

Euro zone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease - PMI  Reuters

NATO allies have grown silent on rights concerns in Turkey  Reuters

Investors warm to European stocks eclipsed by Wall Street's AI glow  Reuters