โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Former President Trump held a national security meeting over the weekend to discuss Iran, with the Pentagon preparing military strike plans should he decide to resume attacks, according to CNN. Trump also hinted at a potential strike on Iran in a post on Truth Social. Meanwhile, The Independent reports that Iran could withstand U.S. actions for months, given its remaining weaponry. mt ะฒ max
๐จ Chinaโs industrial output growth significantly slowed in April, rising by only 4.1% year-on-year, missing expectations of 6% and down from a previous 5.7%. Year-to-date, the growth stands at 5.6%, down from 6.1%. Retail sales growth has also decelerated to its lowest level since 2022, indicating potential challenges for the economy. For more details, visit mt ะฒ max.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Iran plans to charge for underwater internet cables facilitating traffic between the Gulf states, Europe, and Asia, according to Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for Iran's military command. CNN reports that Iranian state media has ambiguously warned that traffic could be disrupted if companies fail to comply with the payment demands. For more information, visit Kommersant and mt in max.
โ ๏ธ๐ A new oil shock is driving higher and more persistent inflation. Oil prices remain above $100, negotiations between the US and Iran have stalled, and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. These factors are expected to contribute to rising prices, according to Bloomberg Economics.
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๐ "WUSH Holding" reports a 47% year-on-year increase in trips on the Whoosh service in Russia from May 1 to May 11, 2026.
๐ฅโด๏ธHYPE surges by 8% as Tradexyz launches a synthetic pre-IPO market for SpaceX on the Hyperliquid platform. Currently, SpaceX is valued at approximately $1.8 trillion, while the company anticipates a valuation exceeding $2 trillion. Initial trading on Nasdaq is set to commence on June 12. For more information, visit mt in max.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that all U.S. military bases located in the southern Persian Gulf will be deactivated. This statement raises concerns about the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. For more information, visit mt ะฒ max.
๐ซ๐ข The energy crisis stemming from the war in Iran is entering a more perilous phase. During the summer season, increased demand for air conditioning and travel will put additional strain on oil, gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel reserves. Traders warn of an impending turning point where global oil prices could surge sharply again. โ FT
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๐ข๐ท๐บ๐จ๐ณ The thirteenth LNG tanker from Arctic LNG-2 has unloaded in China, according to data from LSEG.