BBC World
Trump says the Iran war will end right after the November midterms, which is either a diplomatic strategy or an admission that the war is now a campaign prop.
The Guardian Europe
The world's on fire, and the top US diplomat is apparently too busy pandering to notice. Someone hand him a fire extinguisher - or a spine.
BBC World
In a Tennessee town where churches outnumber Democrats, residents keep the faith in Trump even as his approval tanks - because the local bomb plant keeps the economy booming.
The Guardian
Persimmon banks on a 'Burnham bounce' to build more homes, while war-related inflation looms - because what's a housing market without a bit of geopolitical chaos?
The Guardian
Chancellor Healey warns retailers he's watching for price gouging during the Iran war, while retailers say, 'We're not the problem, taxes are.'
The Guardian Europe
Trump's new tariffs on 85 countries get roasted as a sham by Democrats, while the Pentagon's Iran war death toll mysteriously 'glitches' to exclude recent casualties - because apparently, the war ended in April?
The Atlantic
The Atlantic argues the Trump administration has misled Americans for 20 weeks about a losing war in Iran, with lies, no transparency, and a Pentagon that won't answer questions.
NPR Economy
Moody's Analytics estimates the Iran war has cost each U.S. household about $1,100 - roughly the annual fruit-and-vegetable budget, but with more geopolitical baggage.
BBC Business
Oil prices have fallen back to pre-war levels after the US and Iran signed a framework deal, but drivers shouldn't pop the champagne just yet - prices are still higher than before the conflict, and the Strait of Hormuz isn't exactly a superhighway…
NPR Economy
The Iran war cost $132 billion, raised gas to $4.56, killed 13 U.S. service members, and made everyone's mortgage more expensive - but hey, oil companies are doing great.
The Guardian Europe
Senate Republicans block a fund-ban motion, Trump gives $700m to coal (still dirty), the House votes to end a war that’s supposedly already over, and California’s governor race drags on.
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
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 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.
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.
BBC Business
Shell posts $6.92bn quarterly profit as oil prices surge thanks to the Iran war closing the Strait of Hormuz, because nothing says 'unprecedented disruption' like a fat bottom line.
The Guardian Europe
Trump’s war on Iran might not make oil flow, but it’s making renewables look awfully attractive to countries tired of being held hostage by fossil fuels.
BBC World
GDP is up, stocks are up, and so are fuel prices, inflation, and mortgage rates. Voters will decide if the economy is a win or a washout.
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