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Presidents: Merkel surprises at the inauguration of the Obama Museum

The former US president invites you to the inauguration of his presidential museum. There are a lot of celebrities there - and also a familiar guest of honor from Germany.

The $4 trillion liquidity drain

In March Nasdaq changed how companies enter the Nasdaq 100. Before, you needed 3 to 12 months seasoning and a 10% public float. Now its 15 trading days if youre top 40 by market cap, with no float requirement and no seasoning. SpaceX listed with a 4% free float, meaning almost no supply, yet an estiamted 22 to 27 billion in forced passive buying hit immediately. The same mechanics apply to OpenAI and Anthropic. These three companies are targeting 200 billion plus in a six month window. The entir

Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder to help the Obamas open presidential museum

Former US president Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends, including three former presidents, in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guest list for Thursday’s dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono. Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama posed for pictures before the ceremony with former presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton along with former first ladies Jill Biden, Laura Bush

Trump Watch: But not a puppet: New Fed chief Kevin Warsh risks conflict with Trump – with Volker Wieland

The new head of the US Federal Reserve makes it clear that his main aim is to reduce inflation to two percent. Donald Trump reacts with disappointment. The hosts discuss Warsh's course and its challenges in the US economy with ex-Fed economist Volker Wieland.

Today: Fed under Kevin Warsh: US central bank moves away from interest rate cuts

Under new leadership, the Fed is pivoting and hinting at a rate hike. The markets react soberly. Also: Four “momentum” stocks in the DAX deserve attention.

The Navy’s next secretary has an urgent task: Make the public case

Today the US may have the political conditions necessary to build a larger Navy, but it lacks a publicly articulated maritime strategy, argues naval veteran Bruce Stubbs.

Renesas buys US chip design startup Pictorus, bolstering software business

Defense: The “era of free riding” is coming to an end – USA is reducing its NATO presence

US Defense Minister Hegseth puts pressure on his NATO counterparts at the meeting in Brussels. Europeans are ready to take on more responsibility. But is there enough time?

No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi

US President Donald Trump is not expected to have a phone call with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te any time soon, despite saying earlier that he would be open to speaking with the person “running” the island. Two people familiar with the matter said there had been no movement towards arranging such a conversation, which was reliant on the American leader’s willingness to take the initiative. Three other sources said the US believed that a call with Lai could derail an expected summit with Chinese

Who pays for Iran’s recovery? US$300 billion fund emerges as flashpoint in ceasefire deal

A US$300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran has emerged as a flashpoint in a newly reached ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran, raising fresh questions over who will ultimately bear the cost. Outlined in a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the United States and Iran after more than 100 days of conflict, the fund commits Washington to work with regional partners on Iran’s reconstruction and economic recovery. Yet, the agreement offers no details on how...

Who Would Take Iran’s Uranium?

As negotiations over Iran's nuclear program continue, the fate of Tehran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium remains one of the most difficult issues to resolve. Before US and Israeli air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) estimated that Iran possessed 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent. While not weapons-grade, the material is significantly close to the 90 percent enrichment level generally associated with the prod

US stock exchanges: Two-part AI world on Wall Street: chip stocks win, consultant title lost

The day after the Fed interest rate decision, the US stock exchanges process the news. A US consultancy is now reporting declining orders and raising new concerns about AI.

Hegseth announces six-month review of US force posture in Europe

Hegseth called NATO’s response to Iran “shameful” in his comments, while also railing against social issues in Europe.

LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran agreement takes effect

A liquefied natural gas tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday amid signs of resumed shipping traffic. The report explains why this is significant - size, pace and cost of LNG tankers means they carry the highest insurance risk. It also has context about the volume of LNG that usually passes through the waterway. submitted by /u/TheNational_News [link] [comments]

China tests future of shipping on its next major trade corridor: a US$10 billion canal

Trials are under way in China to roll out autonomous navigation and other smart shipping solutions to slash logistics costs ahead of the opening of the landmark Pinglu Canal, which will link its landlocked southwestern regions to Southeast Asia to spur trade and connectivity. Intelligent barges and other vessels have been tested on the artificial waterway in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region since Wednesday, as part of preparations for the commissioning of the roughly US$10 billion...

US-Iran deal: This is what the agreement between Iran and the USA looks like

The framework agreement between the USA and Iran has now been signed. However, many questions remain unanswered.

Comment: Kevin Warsh is not the Federal Reserve's gravedigger

The fact that the new Fed chief is determined to promote price stability deserves respect given the political pressure. Kevin Warsh is tactically clever.

Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who criticise his new Iran peace accord

US President Donald Trump lashed out at critics of his agreement with Iran on Thursday, calling those who accused him of offering concessions to end the war “fools”, ahead of negotiations in Switzerland on implementing the deal. Oil prices tumbled after Trump and his Iranian counterpart separately signed their accord to end the Middle East war, with the Strait of Hormuz to reopen but two months of negotiations lying ahead. In a sudden development after uncertainty over when the deal agreed...

#SellIndonesia vs #SellSingapore: market sell-off fuels cross-border digital feud

A sharp sell-off in Indonesian assets has taken on a political tone online, with some social media users alleging, without evidence, that Singapore stands to gain from a “Sell Indonesia” narrative around Southeast Asia’s biggest economy. The rupiah has slipped to multiple record lows and weakened about 8 per cent this year, crossing a key level and trading above 18,000 to the US dollar last week, while Jakarta’s stock market has lost about a third of its value since the start of the year. As...

Can the US-Iran deal survive a defiant Israel and Hormuz uncertainties?

The deal between the US and Iran aims to halt the war and energy disruptions that have rattled the global economy, but observers warn the agreement is built on ground too shaky to guarantee a lasting peace. US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian electronically signed a long-anticipated memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to end the US-Israel war on Iran. Trump signed it at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles, where he was joined by French President...

Hegseth announces review of US troops in Europe, scorns some allies

The comments offer new insights into the internal mechanics Trump administration have in mind for re-evaluating force levels on the continent.

NATO meeting: Take it or leave it – USA puts Europe under pressure on defense

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made it clear in Brussels that the European NATO partners must quickly fill the gaps left by the US.

US Federal Reserve: One sentence moves the stock markets: New Fed chief starts an era that hardly anyone expected

Kevin Warsh has spooked the markets with his clear commitment to less inflation. What investors and observers are now preparing for.

Alliance defense: Hegseth increases pressure: US troop presence is being reassessed

Almost three weeks before the NATO summit, the USA is threatening allies who do not significantly increase their defense spending. Now the US presence in Europe as a whole is coming under scrutiny.

Artificial intelligence: Microsoft is considering using the Chinese AI model Deepseek

The US group is a close partner of OpenAI and Anthropic. Now he may soon want to use the Chinese rival for a new AI agent - to reduce costs.

Hegseth blasts Nato for not giving US access to European bases during Iran war

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at Nato allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast the Europeans take responsibility for their own security. “This will be a real review. It will be designed to ensure that Nato is moving fast and irreversibly towards Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility for the defence of Europe,” he told his Nato counterparts in Brussels. Hegseth lambasted...

Current oil price: Oil prices are falling despite tensions in the Persian Gulf

Oil prices continue to fall. The Strait of Hormuz is to be reopened quickly following the US-Iran agreement. Latest news in the oil price news blog.

More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Taiwanese value showing goodwill to the mainland more than deepening cooperation with the United States, according to a survey conducted soon after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing last month. The survey, published by the government-funded Institute for National Defence and Security Research in Taipei on Tuesday, polled 1,127 Taiwanese residents from May 28 to 31. Asked about the most important approach to safeguarding the island’s security and peace across the strait, 44.9 per cent of.

NATO: Hegseth announces review of US troop presence in Europe

The US Secretary of Defense is increasing the pressure on NATO partners in Europe. At a meeting in Brussels, he also made serious allegations regarding the Iran war.

US-Iran deal: 60 days and many more pitfalls

A nuclear deal with Iran – in two months? Top negotiators warn US President Trump about Tehran's long-term calculations.