BBC World
Australian farmers face a record mouse plague - think 10,000 rodents per rugby field, plus rising costs from the Iran war - because apparently farming wasn't stressful enough.
The Guardian
Andrew Bailey says the Bank of England can wait on rate hikes while the Iran war rages and the economy sulks, because mortgage rates are already doing the dirty work.
The Atlantic
Oil prices stay weirdly low because traders keep betting Trump will chicken out and end the Iran war - but that very belief gives him no reason to actually do it.
The Guardian
Extreme weather, inflation, and the Iran war are pushing Britain toward a food crisis, but the government seems to think a nap will sort it out.
Fraport CEO Stefan Schulte tells passengers not to panic about jet fuel shortages caused by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure, despite experts warning of bottlenecks.
BBC Business
BP ejects chairman Albert Manifold after less than a year for 'bullying' and 'overbearing' behavior, while profits double thanks to war.
The Guardian
UK energy bills set to hit £1,900 this summer, adding £209 to typical household costs, as ministers offer VAT cuts on kids' meals instead of bill relief.
BBC Business
UK borrows £24.3bn in April, retail sales tank, and debt interest hits a record high - because why not start the fiscal year with a bang?
The Guardian
EasyJet summer bookings dip as Iran conflict rattles travelers; airline spends extra £25m on fuel, raises ticket prices, and asks everyone to please just book already.
BBC Business
UK inflation drops to 2.8% thanks to lower energy bills, but the Iran war is already revving up petrol prices and promising a return to 4% inflation by year-end.
The Guardian
Rachel Reeves's economic dreams get a reality check as the Iran war sends unemployment back to 5% and wage growth to pandemic-era lows, leaving households pinched and the Bank of England scratching its head.
The Guardian
Chancellor Rachel Reeves decides not to raise fuel duty, because sometimes the easiest way to help with the cost of living is to just not make it worse.
BBC Business
Modi asks Indians to skip gold, foreign holidays, and unnecessary fuel use to save dollars, as the Iran war and oil shock squeeze the economy.
The Guardian
Rachel Reeves celebrates 0.6% Q1 growth while warning rivals not to rock the boat - conveniently ignoring that the boat might be heading for an iceberg.
NYT Economy
The U.S. bombed Iran, used up half its stealth missiles, and now needs China's rare-earth minerals to restock - a plan that's going great.
The Guardian Europe
Trump arrives in Beijing with tech CEOs, tells reporters he doesn't think about Americans' finances while inflation rises and gas prices surge, and Zelenskyy asks him to mention Ukraine to Xi.
BBC World
Trump and Xi are meeting in Beijing to discuss trade, Taiwan, Iran, and who gets to feel more respected. The fate of the global economy hangs in the balance, but at least there will be a banquet.
German airports warn of flight cancellations and price hikes as jet fuel shortages, driven by the Iran war, threaten to ground 20 million passengers by 2026.
The Guardian
Toyota takes a £3bn hit from the Iran war, citing soaring materials costs and lost sales, and warns profits will keep falling.
The Atlantic
India's Diet Coke shortage isn't just a fizzle-out - it's a crystal-clear warning that geopolitical chaos can mess with your soda fix, your solar panels, and your MacBook.
The Good Times
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