UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth Most economists are expecting GDP to have edged up by a paltry 0.1% in May, after slipping by 0.1% in April. Evening Standard · Jul 15
Dollar Slips as Favorable PPI Reduces Fed Rate Hike Chances The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.12% today. The dollar is under pressure today after US June producer prices rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the benign CPI report has reduced the chances of a Fed rate hike at the FOMC meeting later... Barchart · Jul 15
Stocks Supported By Favorable Inflation News The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.31%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.27%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jul 15
'Most Insane Liar on the Planet': Internet Savages Trump's Latest Secret Iran Negotiations Donald Trump faces criticism after repeating claims about Iran negotiations in a Fox News interview, sparking online backlash and accusations of dishonesty over his statements on potential deals. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
School Assembly News Headlines Today, July 16, 2026: US attacks Iran, ICC revamps World Cup format, England face Argentina and more School Assembly News Headlines July 16: India and the UK finalized a significant trade agreement, granting India zero-duty access for nearly all its exports. The United States conducted new airstrikes against Iranian coastal defense systems on Greater Tunb Island. The International Cricket Council announced substantial format changes for upcoming men's… The Economic Times · Jul 15
Pakistan's Libya peace push has a China connection and $4 billion price tag Pakistan spent the first half of 2026 basking in an unfamiliar role: peacemaker. Its PM and Field Marshall helped broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and for a moment, Islamabad looked like the region's most unlikely power broker. But that ceasefire has since come apart in less… The Times of India · Jul 15
Iran says 30 civilians killed in US strikes as Trump warns of 'hitting them harder' Iran said more than 30 civilians have been killed in recent US strikes on southern Iran, as US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would target Iranian power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table. The Times of India · Jul 15
Donald Trump is running out of options in Iran Serious hostilities between the US and Iran have resumed. On July 8, Donald Trump said that the ceasefire agreed by the two countries in June was “over”. Since then, he has ordered the US military to carry out intensive airstrikes on Iran and has reimposed an economic blockade of the… The Conversation · Jul 15
US reports 'wave of strikes' on Iran as war returns The United States initiated strikes against Iran after reimposing a naval blockade. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported targeting the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. President Donald Trump threatened wider strikes unless Tehran negotiates peace. Tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route. The Economic Times · Jul 15
The Fed's Tough Mission Plus: More strikes on Iran, Nayib Bukele runs for a third consecutive term, private dinosaur-bone ownership, and more... Reason · Jul 15
Israeli soldier sentenced to five years in prison for spying for Iran The man sent pictures of missile interceptions in civilian areas to an Iranian handler The Independent UK · Jul 15
US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls for retaliation and the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Euronews · Jul 15
Renewed U.S.-Iran Clashes Again Cast Uncertainty Over Energy Markets. The ECB Is Bracing The ECB will reassess its interest rate decision next week as a result of renewed clashes between the U.S. and Iran, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said. International Business Times · Jul 15
The Times of India · Jul 15 British man jailed in Iran on spying charges gets 2 more years for speaking to media, family claims The family of British national Craig Foreman has alleged that Iranian authorities have extended his prison sentence by two years after accusing him of speaking to the media from jail, raising concerns over the treatment of him and his wife, Lindsay Foreman, who are already serving 10-year sentences on espionage…
MarketBeat · Jul 15 As the Iran War Resumes, 2 Energy ETFs Ride Oil’s Renewed Rally Renewed Iran-U.S. tensions have pushed oil prices and energy stocks higher, with the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE) and iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC) both rallying off their July 1 lows.
International Business Times · Jul 15 Trump Reportedly Holds Key Meeting To Decide How Much To Escalate In Iran President Donald Trump reportedly held a meeting in the Situation Room to decide on the next course of action in Iran.
The Times of India · Jul 15 'Next week comes bridges, power plants': Donald Trump says US strikes on Iran to escalate in three days President Trump convened a meeting to discuss expanding military operations against Iran. The United States is currently conducting strikes targeting Iranian air defense systems. Trump warned of intensified attacks on power plants and bridges if Iran does not negotiate. Washington is also monitoring a deeply buried site believed to be…
Roll Call · Jul 15 White House lobbies skeptical Republicans on reconciliation bill Vice President JD Vance and White House aides waged a full-court press on Capitol Hill Wednesday, urging House Republicans to rally behind a $95 billion reconciliation package that would fund the Iran war, farm aid and voter ID measures. The House Budget Committee plans to mark up a fiscal 2027…
International Business Times · Jul 15 Tensions Have Flared Up Around Hormuz Again. Now Iran is Signaling that A Key Red Sea Gateway Could Be Next Mohammed al-Farah, a member of the political bureau of the Houthi movement, said Yemen's armed forces were prepared to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if Saudi Arabia continued military operations against Yemen.
International Business Times · Jul 15 As Clashes Continue To Escalate Between The U.S. And Iran, Trump Goes Back To Threatening Tehran's Key Infrastructure President Donald Trump threatened to target key Iranian infrastructure unless Iran goes back to the negotiating table.
The Times of India · Jul 15 'Launched precision munitions': US targets coastal defence systems, missile launch sites on Greater Tunb Island in fresh Iran strikes United States Central Command forces launched new strikes against Iran on Wednesday. These strikes aim to degrade Iran's military capabilities used against commercial shipping. Earlier, CENTCOM completed another round of attacks on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The United States resumed a naval blockade against vessels transiting to…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15 First Thing: Trump flip-flops on Hormuz toll and threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure US president says power plants and bridges could be targeted, which would probably constitute war crimes
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Massive escalation or back to talks? The four options Trump has left on Iran IN FOCUS: The US is failing to wear down Iran with strikes around the Strait of Hormuz and making no progress to resolve the conflict through diplomacy. James C. Reynolds reviews the options available to Trump
Reason · Jul 15 Lindsey Graham's Death Marks the End of an Era of Interventionist Foreign Policy The late senator was one of the last advocates of hawkish policies out of step with public opinion.