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Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Iran diplomacy watch: Markets are reacting to “some good signs” in US-Iran talks, with the dollar near six-week highs and oil swinging as investors weigh whether a breakthrough is real or just another delay. Energy shock: Brent and WTI are still set for weekly losses, but Strait of Hormuz risk keeps fuel-price pressure alive. Lebanon hit: Reuters says Lebanon’s economy could contract by at least 7% in 2026, with war damage potentially reaching $20bn as remittances and tourism face strain. UK fiscal strain: Britain’s borrowing missed expectations again, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves as the Iran-war cost shock complicates household support. Regional finance response: AIIB launched a $10bn facility to help members absorb Iran-war fallout, targeting energy, food security, and economic resilience. Fintech angle: Korea Post is looking to deploy savings into overseas real-estate secondaries and AI data centres—an example of how institutions are repositioning amid geopolitics and risk. Humanitarian flashpoint: The Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 campaign is being framed as a pressure lever after a viral video of detained activists sparked fresh diplomatic backlash.
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