geopolitics

Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher Reuters

European stocks end steady as gains in autos, chemicals offset Iran war uncertainty Reuters

“Today, change was on the ballot, and change won,” Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, declared in his victory speech an hour after polls closed in Tuesday’s runoff election. Paxton, buoyed by a late endorsement from President Donald Trump, had just defeated veteran senator John Cornyn in a blow

'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown Reuters

Also Activision, index fast-tracking, First Brands tariffs and Kalshi sharps.

Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade Reuters

Broadcast said draft deal would restore Strait of Hormuz shipping within a month

Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran Reuters

US and Iran remain divided on Hormuz deal as White House rejects Tehran TV report Reuters

Israeli military intensifies its campaign against the Lebanese militant group