Economic sentiment in Germany returned to positive territory in June as financial market experts expect an end to the Iran conflict, survey results from the Mannheim-based Centre for European Economic Research, or ZEW, showed Tuesday. The ZEW indicator of economic sentiment advanced more-than-expected to 10.5 in June from -10.2 in the previous month. The score was seen at -5.8.
In hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, U.S. stock futures edged higher on Tuesday. Early indications suggest Wall Street could open in positive territory. Brent crude futures fell below $83 a barrel, gold traded higher at $4,328 an ounce, while the dollar remained near 10-day lows. As...
As representatives of Iran and the United States reportedly prepare to sign a new peace agreement at the end of the week, the UN has stressed the urgent need to open an aid corridor to transit the choked-off Strait of Hormuz and prevent a global hunger crisis. At the Human Rights Council in Geneva,...
On Tuesday, the UK has annuonced a major sanctions package aimed at choking off Russia's war effort across multiple fronts. The latest round of punitive action by the UK includes 70 new sanctions targeting Russia's illicit shadow fleet, military procurement supply chains, and illicit finance networks used to circumvent Wedtern sanctions. The sanctions further crack down on Russia's decrepit
In a landmark move, the UK government has banned Social media platforms to under-16s. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said the Social media platforms will be blocked from offering services to children below this age group to protect kids with world-leading additional restrictions on harmful features online such as live streaming and strangers communicating with children. T
Eight people on board a US Air Force B-52 bomber have been killed in a crash during test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California. The B-52 Stratofortress reportedly crashed immediately after take-off from the remote air base at 11:20 a.m. local time Monday, and burst into flames. "Today,...
European shares inched higher on Tuesday as falling oil prices helped ease worries about inflation and the outlook for interest rates. Brent crude futures held near $82 a barrel after reports suggested that U.S. President Trump may release a preliminary deal to end the war with Iran before Friday....
European shares are seen opening flat to slightly lower on Tuesday as investors await more clarity on the U.S.-Iran peace deal and seek cues from upcoming central bank meetings. After the announcement of an interim peace agreement between Washinton and Tehran, some of the biggest questions remain...
Today's top gainers include Regentis, amid developments including its withdrawal of a planned U.S. listing application (Form F-1) with the SEC; Cuprina, following FDA clearance for its maggot debridement therapy; and Intellia, after reporting additional positive results for its hereditary angioedema program, among others.
Ukraine has officially made its first sales of medical cannabis products, which is a big step for the country's healthcare system since the new law allowing their medical use just came into effect.
Renault Group has teamed up with Thales to create a new military vehicle, marking the automaker's push into the defense arena as European countries ramp up military spending due to rising geopolitical tensions.
KFC is kicking off a big global makeover aimed at drawing in a younger crowd, focusing on boneless chicken options, a wider range of sauces, and revamped restaurant designs, especially as the competition heats up in the fast-growing chicken market.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX) has boosted the funds from its historic initial public offering to a massive $85.7 billion, with underwriters deciding to exercise their overallotment option, as mentioned in an investor relations update released on Monday.
After moving sharply higher early in the session, stocks continued to turn in a strong performance throughout the trading day on Monday. The major averages all showed significant moves to the upside, with the Dow reaching a new record closing high.
Many women may not be choosing the most effective medicine for period cramps, according to a large study that analyzed supermarket purchase data. The study, published in PLOS Digital Health, examined shopping records from supermarkets in England between 2006 and 2015. The data showed that about half...
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.