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  • Two contracted water-truck drivers were killed by Israeli fire at a Gaza filling point, prompting UNICEF to halt operations and call for investigation.
  • Markets reacted cautiously after President Trump announced an Iran 'breakthrough' and a claimed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid Tehran denials.
  • The U.S. extended a one-month waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude loaded at sea to help stabilize strained global energy markets.
  • Citi said resilient global household and corporate demand would likely prevent a deep recession even if a prolonged Hormuz closure pushes oil prices higher.
  • Australia will maintain relaxed petrol sulphur limits through September to ease supply pressures from the Iran war and a fire-hit refinery.
  • Barclays said AI-driven direct bookings could boost cruise operators' EPS 12–45%, favoring carriers with stronger direct-sales capabilities.

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Yen Plunges Amid Prospects of Eased Fiscal Measures; Dollar Gains Ground

Yen Plunges Amid Prospects of Eased Fiscal Measures; Dollar Gains Ground

The Japanese yen sharply declined to levels unseen since July 2024 in response to growing concerns about looser fiscal and monetary policy under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is reportedly considering an early general election. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar broadly strengthened following inflation data aligned with economists' expectations, refle…

South Korean President Lee Highlights Potential Price Impacts of US Semiconductor Tariffs and Addresses Broader Economic and Diplomatic Issues

South Korean President Lee Highlights Potential Price Impacts of US Semiconductor Tariffs and Addresses Broader Economic and Diplomatic Issues

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed the implications of proposed US tariffs on semiconductor imports, suggesting they would likely lead to increased prices for American consumers due to market dominance by South Korean and Taiwanese firms. He also discussed the recent depreciation of the South Korean won and its relation to broader curre…

South Korean President Predicts Won Strengthening Amid Stock Market Optimism

South Korean President Predicts Won Strengthening Amid Stock Market Optimism

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared expectations that the won's exchange rate could strengthen to about 1,400 per U.S. dollar within the upcoming months. He emphasized that domestic policy efforts alone may not fully stabilize the currency due to external influences such as movements in the Japanese yen. Furthermore, he highlighted that des…