Stocks Hit New Highs Boosted By Tech Companies And Hopes For Iran Deal Stocks hit new-all time highs on Friday boosted by technological companies and hopes of a deal to end the war in Iran. International Business Times · May 29
Trump ‘still undecided on Iran war deal’ after two-hour crunch talks in Situation Room IN FULL The Independent UK · May 29
‘A cartoon villain’: Hegseth shredded for ‘cringe’ pep talk to Navy soldiers about Iran war Polling shows the war remains highly unpopular with the American public The Independent UK · May 29
US stocks today: US stocks hits new closing highs on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes Wall Street ended at record highs on Friday, driven by strong tech earnings and optimism around AI-led growth. Dell’s upbeat forecast lifted chip and software stocks, while investors tracked developments on a potential US-Iran deal. Despite inflation concerns, major indexes posted weekly and monthly gains. The Economic Times · May 29
Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal U.S. President Donald Trump has held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he ponders moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz AAP · May 29
Former footballer blames accomplice for London stabbing of Iranian journalist Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was attacked outside his home in Wimbledon in March 2024 Evening Standard · May 29
Iran: Is Trump “Bored”?, Bolivia at “Breaking point” A Spanish Scandal It’s been a week where, 90 days into the conflict and ceasefire stand-off with Iran, both Tehran and Washington are insisting time is on their side — each claiming the other needs a deal more urgently. Pressure is growing on the Trump administration with soaring energy prices and midterm elections… France 24 · May 29
Americans Are Worried About Cost Of Living And Many Blame Trump Policies For It: Poll A majority of Americans say that the cost of living is the worst they can remember and a significant number of them blame the Iran war and President Trump's policies, according to a new poll. International Business Times · May 29
US-Iran Peace Hopes Weigh on Crude Oil Prices July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Friday closed down -1.54 (-1.73%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0665 (-2.14%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Friday, with crude oil falling to a 5-week low. Crude prices are under pressure after the US and Iran tentatively agreed... Barchart · May 29
The Mary Sue · May 29 Trump’s Iran Gambit Just Blew up in His Face as Gas Prices Hit $4.42 and Inflation Soars to a Three-Year High For now, Americans have been left to navigate an economy that’s growing more expensive by the month.
The Guardian - UK · May 29 Greek man appears in court charged with spying on Iranian journalist in London Police say alleged filming by Ioannis Aidinidis with a camera hidden in a sock was believed to be on behalf of Iran
The Independent UK · May 29 Former footballer blames accomplice for Wimbledon stabbing of Iranian journalist Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was left bleeding in the street back in March 2024
Bangkok Post · May 29 Optimism about peace pact lifts equities RECAP: Asian stock markets rose and oil prices receded yesterday, boosted by optimism that the United States and Iran will reach a deal to end their war that has hobbled global energy supplies.
The Guardian - UK · May 29 Trump claims to be on verge of peace deal but Iran signals no agreement reached US president did not announce decision on deal that could open strait of Hormuz after two-hour situation room meet
Barchart · May 29 Wheat Facing Pressure on Friday The wheat complex is down double digits across most contracts on Friday. Crude Oil is the pressure factor, down $2.08/bbl, money is flowing out ahead of the weekend, with the President looking over the proposed agreement between the US and Iran. Chicago SRW futures are down 13 cents in most...
Barchart · May 29 Corn Falling on Friday Corn futures are trading with 7 to 9 cent losses at Friday’s midday. Crude Oil is the pressure factor, down $2.08/bbl, money is flowing out ahead of the weekend, with the President looking over the proposed agreement between the US and Iran. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is...
The Guardian - UK · May 29 The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: the threat of further humanitarian catastrophe Editorial: As Donald Trump looks for peace with Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government escalates elsewhere – and Europe stands by