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Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says

Inflation could soar and conflict in the Middle East could cost the Treasury £8bn a year, new modelling indicates

The Independent UK · May 6

Trump Warns $200–$250 Oil Prices Are 'Worth It' If It Means Halting Iran Nuclear Threat

President Trump is willing to accept economic disruptions, including high oil prices and stock market declines, to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, emphasizing security over financial stability.

International Business Times UK · May 6

Cotton Pulls Off Early Lows, Still Closes Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 31 to 75 points. The US dollar index was $0.420 lower at $97.890. Crude oil was down $6.06 on the day following the US and Iran closing in on reaching a memorandum of understanding that would, among other things, allow for...

Barchart · May 6

US attacks Iranian ship after ‘failing to comply with blockade warnings’

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The Independent UK · May 6

Stock Surge on Robust Tech Earnings and US-Iran Peace Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +1.46%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.08%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.45%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 6

Trump Cover-Up Allegations Erupt as Satellite Images Show Massive Iran War Damage

A report suggests the Trump administration may have downplayed the extent of damage from Iranian strikes on US bases, raising transparency concerns.

International Business Times UK · May 6

Trump leans on UFC fighter to support his Iran war stance: ‘We’re in good shape’

The president turned to fighter Justin Gaethje for his opinion on the state of the U.S. war with Iran during a hastily announced Oval Office setup to promote Trump’s June 14 ‘UFC Freedom 250’ birthday event on the South Lawn

The Independent UK · May 6

Trump optimistic as U.S. awaits Iran's response to peace framework

U.S. officials said they expect a response from Tehran in the next 24-48 hours.

Axios · May 6

Nasdaq Jumps to New High on AMD Earnings: Stock Market Today

Advanced Micro Devices was the latest chip stock to hit a home run with earnings.

Kiplinger · May 6

Trump calls Iran war a ‘skirmish’ during Melania’s Mother’s Day military tribute

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The Independent UK · May 6