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. Barchart · May 22
Trump turns screws on Cuba as Rubio warns military action is on the table IN FULL The Independent UK · May 22
Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raul Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president Former Cuban President Raul Castro is now facing serious charges from US prosecutors. These accusations relate to a 1996 incident where civilian planes were shot down. This development has intensified existing tensions between the United States and Cuba. Cuba's government has strongly condemned the indictment. Protests are planned in Havana.… The Economic Times · May 22
India great partner, ready to expand energy exports: Marco Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is ready to sell India as much energy as it is willing to buy, ahead of his first official visit to New Delhi. He described India as a “great partner” and said energy cooperation would be a key focus of… The Economic Times · May 22
Trump threatens new Cuba crackdown as Rubio warns Havana: ‘We’re very serious’ Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump hinted he could be the president who finally takes direct action against Havana after decades of failed threats from Washington The Independent UK · May 22
The Independent UK · May 22 Trump backs down on Strait of Hormuz threat – raising hopes of Iran peace deal IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 22 US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations The United States has sanctioned Tanzania’s police chief and barred him from entering the U.S., citing alleged human rights violations committed by the police force
Euronews · May 22 Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try to decipher Washington’s increasingly confusing military posture in Europe.
Roll Call · May 22 Democrats renew effort to prevent US military action against Cuba A trio of Senate Democrats is trying again to rein in President Donald Trump’s ability to order military action against Cuba. Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., have introduced a war powers resolution that would direct Trump to “remove the United States Armed Forces…
The Economic Times · May 22 India to host 'Quad' security alliance meeting on Tuesday India will host a meeting of foreign ministers of the "Quad" group that includes Australia, Japan and the United States on Tuesday, New Delhi's foreign ministry said. The May 26 meeting comes during a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrives on an India tour on Saturday,…
Euronews · May 22 Rubio doubtful diplomacy would work with Cuban government as Trump raises threat of military action Rubio says the White House is very focused on toppling the socialist government of Cuba to address what he says are national security risks. He also stressed that Havana will not be able to outwait the Trump administration, urging them to strike a deal before it is too late.
The Economic Times · May 22 What else does US have in store for India's foreign policy, asks Congress Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday expressed his frustration over the South Block's agenda being disseminated from Washington's podiums after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bypassed traditional diplomatic protocol, confirming the state visit of the Venezuelan President to India before a formal announcement could be issued by either capital.
The Economic Times · May 22 Market wrap: Sensex rises 232 points, Nifty closes above 23,700 as rupee recovers from lifetime lows Indian markets ended the week higher after recovering intraday volatility, with Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions. Financial stocks led advances while pharma and healthcare lagged. Strong DII inflows offset FII selling, and rupee rebounded sharply as oil prices and bond yields cooled globally.
The Independent UK · May 22 Iran-US war latest: Trump administration reportedly preparing for fresh round of military strikes Tehran says the gap in position with Washington has narrowed - but the Strait of Hormuz remains a sticking point