Israel and Iran step back from further strikes after renewed clashes Israel and Iran appeared to pull back from further military action on Monday after exchanging fire for the first time since a US-brokered ceasefire two months ago. Both sides warned they would retaliate if attacked again, while regional powers and the Trump administration pushed to prevent the conflict from escalating… France 24 · Jun 8
Do Democrats Still Have a Big-City Crime Problem? Plus: What California's election results tell us, the economic costs of war with Iran, and the push to nationalize AI Reason · Jun 8
Trump told Netanyahu of need for ‘a lot of common sense’ amid Iran strikes The president said if he tells the Israeli leader to do something ‘he does it’, after he appeared to ignore a White House request. Evening Standard · Jun 8
Iran War Upends the Global Oil Industry: Kiplinger Special Report Even after the war ends, oil producers and importers will be racing to lessen their reliance on oil shipments through the Persian Gulf. Kiplinger · Jun 8
Trump 'can influence pace, scale and political boundaries of Israeli action', analyst says Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King’s College London and former senior advisor at the National Security Council under the Biden administration, says that US President Donald Trump "is wanting to signal to Iran that he can deliver Israel if Tehran signs a deal", adding… France 24 · Jun 8
Broader Market Settles Higher as Chipmakers Rally The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.58%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 8
SpaceX’s IPO Has Wall Street Worried Wall Street is worried about an AI bubble as SpaceX readies its massive IPO this week. Maybe regular people should be concerned? A new report from Fortune crystalizes those concerns for the larger masses. They said that investors were selling off stocks this morning as oil prices rose and strikes… The Mary Sue · Jun 8
Stocks Close Higher As Chipmakers Rebound; Israel And Iran Avoid Major Escalation Stocks closed higher on Monday after chipmakers rebounded following a rout on Friday and Iran and Israel avoided a major escalation. International Business Times · Jun 8
AAP · Jun 8 Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of their sell-off Wall Street held steadier and recovered some of its sell-off from last week
The Economic Times · Jun 8 US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq end up as tech, chipmakers rebound U.S. stocks largely rose Monday, with the Nasdaq and chipmakers leading the gains as investors sought bargains after Friday's selloff. Relief over Iran and Israel halting attacks also boosted sentiment. Despite Apple's AI upgrades, its shares eased, while Intel surged on a reported Google order.
France 24 · Jun 8 Trump storms out of NBC interview after denying his own 'No War' promises US President Donald Trump stormed off from his interview for NBC's "Meet the Press" at the weekend, after he was fact-checked on his false claims about election fraud by reporter Kristen Welker. She also asked him about the Iran war, his controversial "anti-weaponisation" fund and the cost of living, though…
The Independent UK · Jun 8 The Latest: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made as he campaigned for the White House
The Independent UK · Jun 8 After morning of sirens, Israelis fall back into well-worn war routines War-weary Israelis fell back on familiar routines after Israel and Iran traded fire for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April
Barchart · Jun 8 Dollar Slips as Middle East Tensions Ease Slightly The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2-month high on Monday, finishing down 0.06%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and finished slightly lower on Monday after stocks pushed higher, which curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, crude prices fell from early highs on Monday and dragged the...
International Business Times UK · Jun 8 'Netanyahu Hates You... Mark Levin Hates You': Carlson's Private Warning to Trump Laid Bare Amid Iran War Fallout Tucker Carlson disclosed a candid conversation with Donald Trump, warning him about influential figures pushing for the Iran war. This revelation highlights internal divisions within the right-wing media landscape.
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Trump has exacted revenge on so many GOP senators that he should lose the Iran war powers vote. Here’s why he won’t ANALYSIS: Trump may have killed the careers of some Republicans, but, writes Eric Garcia, even the politically dead seem to fear crossing him
Fortune · Jun 8 The global airline industry’s profits could be cut in half as it braces for its worst year since the pandemic Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is adding $100 billion to airlines' collective fuel bill this year.