Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living and disapproval of Trump’s agenda The Guardian - US · May 22
‘This is his legacy’: Marco Rubio nears goal of toppling Cuba’s government US secretary of state’s campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ is culmination of a personal pursuit spanning decades The Guardian - UK · May 22
Stocks Supported by US-Iran Peace Deal Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.53%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.50%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · May 22
Donald Trump Jr, Bettina Anderson Wedding: Why POTUS Might 'Get Killed' If He Attends Donald Trump may miss his son's wedding due to US-Iran tensions, sparking criticism and highlighting the political challenges surrounding the event. International Business Times UK · May 22
‘Warning shot’ from Iran? UAE nuclear plant attack from Iraq sparks fears of wider Gulf war as Tehran’s proxies step in A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, originating from Iraq, has heightened regional escalation fears. Analysts believe Iran-backed militias are a key front in Tehran's confrontation with the US and Israel. The strike, condemned as a terrorist act, forced backup systems at the plant to activate, highlighting the… The Times of India · May 22
US stocks open higher and are headed for their 8th weekly gain in a row The U.S. stock market is heading toward an eighth straight winning week, which would be its longest such streak since 2023 AAP · May 22
Democrats Call GOP 'Coward' For Canceling Vote That Could Have Limited Trump's Military Power in Iran House Republicans cancelled a vote on limiting Trump's war powers over Iran, sparking Democratic accusations of cowardice and political manoeuvring to avoid bipartisan rebuke. International Business Times UK · May 22
Who Abuses Food Delivery? Plus: Cuba court case, Iran war vote, Knicks watch, and more... Reason · May 22
Oil and gas prices to remain high in Europe at least until the end of 2027, officials say European Union officials say that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to remain above what they were before the Iran war for at least until the end of 2027 AAP · May 22
Trump Says He Might Miss Don Jr.'s Wedding, Cites 'Bad Timing' Amid Iran Crisis—But 'Why Golf Every Weekend?' President Trump may miss his son's wedding due to global tensions, particularly with Iran, sparking criticism over his priorities amid ongoing golf outings. International Business Times UK · May 22
International Business Times · May 22 Republicans Call Off House Vote To Reject Iran War Powers Resolution Amid Defections Republicans called off a vote that would have sought to reject a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's ability to conduct the war in Iran without congressional approval.
AAP · May 22 Wall Street up modestly in premarket trading, oil prices climb on uncertainty over the Iran war Wall Street inched toward modest gains in premarket trading as bond yields steadied even though oil prices rose with no signs of progress in ending the Iran war
The Guardian - UK · May 22 Qatar sends mediators to Tehran in sign talks to reopen strait of Hormuz are reaching climax Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred. Is there an end in sight?
Euronews · May 22 Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.
Roll Call · May 22 Dems see ‘missed opportunity’ in Trump resisting Xi’s Hormuz help Some congressional Democrats say Donald Trump fumbled a chance to convince Chinese President Xi Jinping to intervene in the president’s costly standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign policy experts have fingered Beijing as one of the global capitals still allied with Iran, meaning the powerful Xi might…
We Got This Covered · May 22 ‘I’m gonna try and make it!’: Donald Trump might skip Don Jr’s wedding, ‘I have a thing called Iran and… other things’ The 'other things' appears to be golf.
Barchart · May 22 S&P Futures Gain as Bond Yields Fall, U.S.-Iran Updates Awaited June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.15% this morning as Treasury yields fell, putting the benchmark index on course for its eighth consecutive weekly gain.