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Last update: 10 hours agoUS-Iran Deal Drift: Marco Rubio says a US-Iran agreement is still “within reach,” but could take “a few days,” even as CENTCOM reports fresh “self-defence” strikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz. Market Pulse: Oil slid back below $100 and gold firmed on weaker dollar/softer inflation fears, while investors priced in a possible Hormuz reopening. Doha Talks: Iran’s top team is in Qatar with mediators focused on Hormuz access, enriched uranium, and frozen funds—yet both sides warn the gap isn’t closed. Egypt Corporate & FinTech Signals: FABMISR posted $124.4m net profits in Q1 2026; ITIDA and the Export Development Fund added tech services to Egypt’s export rebate program, a boost for digital payments and cross-border services. Policy Watch: Sri Lanka’s central bank hiked rates to 8.75% citing Middle East-driven energy inflation, underscoring how regional shocks keep tightening global money conditions. Aviation Quirk: An easyJet flight diverted to Rome after a power bank was found charging in luggage—another reminder of how travel rules ripple into logistics costs.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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