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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
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German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises
German inflation slowed in May due to lower energy prices, and while core inflation accelerated, analysts said that was likely not evidence that cost
May 29, 2026
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Italy first quarter growth revised up as exports shine
Italy's economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous three months, boosted by strong exports, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, revising up a
May 29, 2026
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Definitely, maybe
Stop-start efforts by Tehran and Washington to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz dominate the market outlook, while U.S. and euro zone data should shed more
May 29, 2026
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NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, slashes growth forecast as Iran war jolts economy
New Zealand on Thursday unveiled a budget with few voter incentives ahead of what is shaping up to be a tightly contested election later
May 28, 2026
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Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
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May 28, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs on Tuesday, as AI-fueled optimism offset anxiety over Middle East peace
May 27, 2026
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Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Iran said on Tuesday the United States had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close
May 26, 2026
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China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday he hoped parties in the Iran conflict can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway.
May 27, 2026
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Peace talks hit turbulence
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, after the U.S. military conducted strikes in southern Iran in what it described as defensive actions,
May 26, 2026
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India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict
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May 24, 2026
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US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a
May 23, 2026
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Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping
Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East were nearly wiped out in April, government data showed on Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted
May 21, 2026
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Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe's growth, boost inflation
The European Union’s executive commission has cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran
May 21, 2026
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Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant
May 17, 2026
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Israel's economy shrinks in first quarter but seen rebounding after Iran war
Israel's economy began 2026 with a slowdown, hit by war with Iran, but growth is expected to recover as long as the conflict does not reignite.
May 17, 2026
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The Latest: After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing following a final day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
May 15, 2026
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Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship
Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship
May 15, 2026
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Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
President Donald Trump says he’s not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China
May 15, 2026
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The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
President Donald Trump is in Beijing for key meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
May 14, 2026
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Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods
Americans are shelling out for higher gas prices while cutting back on some goods
May 14, 2026
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Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on
Asia Pacific banks may have to raise their loan loss provisions further in the near-term as the Iran conflict
May 14, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chips to record closing highs
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq gained ground on Wednesday with a boost from artificial intelligence-related tech shares, which helped markets
May 13, 2026
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Fed alert
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices remain elevated, inflation is climbing and bond markets
May 13, 2026