Governor’s illness complicates BoJ’s task as landmark 1% rate move looms
Top LineKazuo Ueda’s absence will make communication more difficult after next week’s policy board mee. Source: World. Read original report via source l…
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Donald Trump says US close to deal with Iran and calls off strikes
Markets rally and oil prices dip as US president claims agreement will reopen Strait of HormuzWhat Com. Source: World. Read original report via source l…
India protests to US after three sailors killed in tanker attack
OverviewNew Delhi calls for ‘de-escalation’ in Gulf but appears to have little appetite for confrontat. Source: World. Read original report via source l…
Trump vows to take ‘total control’ of Iran’s oil and gas markets
Top LineUS president says American forces will also seize control of key export hub Kharg IslandOutloo. Source: World. Read original report via source l…
World Cup of disunity kicks off in Mexico
Top LineMexican team takes on South Africa as the three hosts feud and fans fear US immigration crackd. Source: World. Read original report via source l…
EU countries weigh ‘tearing apart’ bloc’s diplomatic service
OverviewChief diplomat Kaja Kallas and her EEAS are in capitals’ crosshairs over leadership and co-ord. Source: World. Read original report via source l…
ECB raises interest rates for first time since 2023
Top LineCentral bank is first in G7 to increase borrowing costs in response to Middle East energy cris. Source: World. Read original report via source l…
US launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran
OverviewOil price rises as Washington and Tehran send mixed signals over status of the Strait of Hormu. Source: World. Read original report via source l…
Lockheed Martin cannot say when US allies will get Patriot missiles
OverviewTop executive says arms maker does not control allocation of PAC-3 interceptors, despite tripl. Source: World. Read original report via source l…
FirstFT: Seven people charged over deadly Hong Kong fire
OverviewAlso in today’s newsletter: US launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, and BoJ governor Kazuo. Source: World. Read original report via source li…