Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill
L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand
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Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say
Trump stands by his 'brilliant' Fed pick despite no rate cuts
Casino operator MGM Resorts beats quarterly revenue estimates on Las Vegas strength
Seattle Storm apologize for an exchange between a co-owner and 2 fans
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S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'
The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday after U.S.
July 08, 2026Middle East Conflict
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Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon
U.S.
July 08, 2026
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US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators
US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators
July 03, 2026
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U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha
The United States said a high-level meeting on Iran would be held in Doha on Tuesday with President Donald Trump's top envoys
June 29, 2026
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Surge in imports drives US goods trade deficit to 14-month high in May
The U.S. trade deficit in goods swelled to a 14-month high in May as businesses boosted imports, likely to avoid shortages and higher prices related
June 26, 2026
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UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
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June 25, 2026
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New Lebanon-Israel talks begin in shadow of US-Iran deal
Lebanon and Israel began a new round of talks on Tuesday in Washington, with Beirut determined to press ahead with direct negotiations even as they appear
June 23, 2026
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Fed's Goolsbee says labor market stable, inflation going the wrong way
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Monday that with the labor market stable, he is focused on figuring out whether too-high inflation will stay
June 23, 2026
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US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats
High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended
June 21, 2026
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Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed
Two vessels operated by South Korea passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire agreement last week,
June 22, 2026
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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told
June 19, 2026
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Peace now or maybe later?
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
June 19, 2026
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Iran MOU was signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iran president, U.S. official says
U.S.
June 18, 2026
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US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be public soon, permanent truce still awaits negotiation
Details began to emerge on Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East,
June 16, 2026
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Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, flags more to come
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday in a landmark step in its policy normalisation, signalling readiness
June 16, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will be present for the signing of an interim agreement to end the war with the U.S., an Iranian deputy foreign minister said on
June 16, 2026
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BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday, a widely expected move that signalled its focus on countering inflation risks from the Middle East
June 16, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt war
Benjamin Netanyahu bet that his joint war alongside Donald Trump would topple Iran's clerical rulers and bolster himself ahead of
June 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says
EU foreign ministers have not reached a consensus to approve sanctions against Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, EU's top diplomat Kaja
June 15, 2026
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US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and
June 15, 2026
World
‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences
‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences
June 15, 2026
MidEast|World
Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs
Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday
June 14, 2026
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Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge
Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge
June 12, 2026
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US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge
U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in May, leading to the largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as the Middle East conflict boosted the
June 11, 2026
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Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran
The dollar dropped sharply against major peers on Thursday after President Donald Trump called off plans for renewed U.S. military strikes on Iran at the
June 11, 2026
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Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on
June 11, 2026
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China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports
China cancelled at short notice two diplomatic meetings planned with the European Union in Beijing this month, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with
June 11, 2026
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Trump says US will attack Iran 'very hard' and has taken oil through Hormuz
U.S.
June 10, 2026
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Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data
Goldman Sachs expects the U.S.
June 08, 2026
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Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says
The World Trade Organization said on Friday there were signs global merchandise trade growth may be starting to slow, though it had shown resilience in
June 05, 2026
Science|Technology|World
UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities
The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog
June 04, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24
June 04, 2026
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Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, as
June 04, 2026
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Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a
June 04, 2026
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European stocks fall as private market stress, Mideast tensions dent sentiment
European shares slipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions and fresh jitters over private markets pushed investors
June 03, 2026
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World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist
Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, buoyed by AI optimism, while oil prices edged higher amid rising uncertainty over a possible
June 02, 2026
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Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.
June 02, 2026
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Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries
U.S.
June 01, 2026
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More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
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May 29, 2026
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US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz
The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will penalize any
May 28, 2026
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European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
European shares closed lower on Thursday, though they pared steeper losses after a report on news outlet Axios said the United States and Iran
May 28, 2026
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The Latest: Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war
May 26, 2026
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed
U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile
May 25, 2026
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Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on
May 25, 2026
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Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans
May 25, 2026
Political|US|World
Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines
U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an
May 24, 2026
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Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S.
May 24, 2026
Political|World
Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal, media interviews show
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement to end the war, according
May 23, 2026
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Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war
Abu Dhabi is ‘doubling down’ on tourism despite Iran war
May 22, 2026