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On the 13th (local time), Iranian state media reported that Israel had launched an additional attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility. The Natanz nuclear facility is Iran's largest uranium enrichment site, located south of the capital Tehran. Accord

Signs of breakdown in 'denuclearization negotiations' Attack carried out despite Trump's opposition Some say it is a 'means to extend political survival' The Israeli airstrike on Iran was led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite U.S.

No disruptions in crude oil or LNG imports... Tankers and carriers near the Middle East operating normally Rapid response plan in place if prices surge further amid ongoing monitoring of the Middle Eastern situation Amid significant upheaval in the M

Choi Su-jin Hankyung.com journalist naive@hankyung.com

US Stock Futures Down Over 1%, Gold Up Over 1% JPMorgan: "If the Strait of Hormuz Is Blocked, Oil Could Reach $130 per Barrel" International oil prices are surging on news that Israel has carried out an airstrike on Iran. According to Bloomberg, as o

The three major indices on the New York Stock Exchange closed slightly higher. Following the consumer price index, a softer-than-expected producer price index led to bargain hunting by relieved investors. However, index gains were limited by ongoing

There are concerns that the rapidly expanding global foreign exchange (FX) swap market could serve as the detonator for a worldwide financial crisis. An analysis highlights that non-bank financial firms borrowed the related $80 trillion in debt, but

◆ New York Stock Exchange closes slightly higher on bargain buying amid mild PPI The three major indices of the New York Stock Exchange ended the session slightly higher. The U.S. May wholesale price index came in lower than expected and was favorabl

Signs of a Cooling Job Market Unusual trends are being detected in the United States job market. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits for more than two weeks after failing to find new employment reached its highest level in three years

As concerns over rising prices in the United States have eased, the dollar has weakened and the exchange rate has dropped again within a day. As of 11:09 a.m. on the 12th at the Seoul foreign exchange market, the KRW-USD exchange rate is trading at ₩

The KOSPI Index is continuing its upward trend on the 12th. As of 11:12 a.m. today, the KOSPI Index stood at 2922.9, up 15.86 points (0.55%) from the previous trading day. Opening at 2909.99, up 2.95 points (0.1%) from the prior day, the index climbe

The White House has stated that President Donald Trump wants to make progress in relations with North Korea. It was also reported that President Trump is open to exchanging letters with Kim Jong-un, Chairman of North Korea. Caroline Leavitt, White Ho

Trump: "Sending Letters to Countries in 10 Days to Choose Acceptance or Rejection of Tariffs" Jin Young-gi, Hankyung.com reporter young71@hankyung.com

On the 11th (local time), the New York Stock Exchange closed lower. Although the United States and China reached an agreement in the second round of trade negotiations, details have not yet been disclosed, and heightened geopolitical tensions in the

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on the 11th (local time) that he is open to extending the deadline for trade negotiations with global trading partners, but he does not think such an extension will be necessary. Previously, President Trump had set

◆ White House: "Trump open to exchanging letters with Kim Jong-un...wants progress" President Donald Trump of the United States is open to exchanging letters with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and wants to see relationship progress similar to that

Trump presses: "Must cut by 1%P" Citing next Fed chair to shake Powell Last month, the increase in consumer prices fell short of expectations, easing concerns about inflation triggered by tariffs. The consumer price index announced on the morning of

Loyalty to Trump + extremely dovish stance Kevin Warsh leads in monetary policy expertise Whoever is appointed is likely to face questions about Fed independence It has been reported that the Trump administration is strongly considering Scott Bessent

September Rate Cut Expectations Rise on May CPI Slowdown On the 11th (U.S. Eastern time), the New York stock market saw stock prices climb and bond yields decline after inflation data for May came in softer than expected. As of 10:15 a.m. Eastern Sta

US-China Trade Deal Results Disclosed on SNS "Only Xi Jinping's and My Final Approval Remains" Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced on the 11th that the framework for a US-China trade agreement, held in London, United Kingdom, has

Next week, FOMC likely to hold rates steady The U.S. consumer price inflation rate in May saw a slight increase. Despite the Trump administration’s high-tariff policies, the increase was not as significant as experts originally feared. On the 11th, t

"Companies have ample pre-tariff inventory + reluctant to raise prices" Stabilization of super-core services prices contributes to easing inflation "Trump's pressure on the Fed for rate cuts will intensify" Contrary to economists’ expectations, the U

A hybrid form that combines quota application when exceeding a certain threshold Mexico's exports to the US reached 3.5 million tons at the end of last year Bloomberg reported on the 11th (local time) that the United States and Mexico are close to re

"North Korean diplomats in New York reject" NK News, a US-based English news outlet specializing in North Korea, reported that North Korean diplomats based in the United States rejected receipt of a letter sent by President Trump to Chairman Kim Jong

Tax Cut Bill, Support for Trump's Impeachment, Attacks Over Epstein Sex Crimes Reconciliation gesture after Trump's threat to cancel federal contracts Recently, Elon Musk—who has been fiercely criticizing President Trump of the United States—seems to