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• Former President Donald Trump expressed a surprising perspective on rising living costs, stating "I love the inflation" in response to a new report showing a spike in inflation. • The comments come amid ongoing economic volatility and reports of increasing prices for goods and services across the United States.

• The World Bank has released its global economic outlook for 2026, projecting a deceleration in growth across all emerging market and developing economy regions. • The slowdown is primarily attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan region identified as the worst affected.

• Asian traders in markets like Seoul and Shanghai are seeking indirect ways to profit from a potential SpaceX IPO since they lack direct access to the offering. • Investors are pivoting toward space supply chain companies, industry-themed ETFs, and Nasdaq 100 Index-tracking funds to capture expected gains.

• Asia-Pacific stock markets climbed significantly following signals from Donald Trump regarding a potential peace deal to resolve conflicts in the Middle East. • Major indices saw substantial gains, including South Korea’s KOSPI soaring 7.79% to 8,369.10, Australia’s ASX 200 rising 1.95% to 8,801.50, and China's SSEC surging 1.31% to 4,039.26.

• The Indian stock market saw a massive rally, with the Sensex zooming 1,700 points and the Nifty closing above 23,600, adding approximately Rs 10 lakh crore in market capitalization. • This surge was driven by a 2% increase in both indices, fueled by easing crude oil prices, hopes for US-Iran peace, a stronger rupee (gaining 72 paise to 95.13 against the USD), and a global rally in Asian, US, and European markets.

• President Trump canceled planned U.S. military strikes on Iran following reports of advanced negotiations between the two nations. • The geopolitical shift triggered market volatility, causing Brent crude prices to drop nearly 3% to settle just above $90 per barrel.

• On 12 June 2026, the UK economy reported a contraction in GDP alongside rising insolvency notices and increased pressure on the AIM market. • Market instability was further exacerbated by energy volatility and the European Central Bank's decision to raise interest rates.

• JPMorgan Chase has opened a new $3 billion global headquarters in New York City, signaling a long-term commitment despite local economic concerns. • New York City's financial sector lost 8,400 jobs between January and August 2024, with Texas now surpassing the city in total financial workforce size.

• The FTSE 100 is trading higher as investors monitor critical economic indicators, including US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and labor-market data. • Market attention is shifting toward the Bank of England's upcoming policy meeting next week to determine potential interest rate movements.

• Investors in Asian markets are largely excluded from participating in SpaceX's initial public offering, which is described as the largest-ever IPO. • With a global valuation of approximately $75 billion, the high demand for the stock has forced locked-out investors to seek creative alternative methods to bet on the company.

• The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised interest rates by 0.25%, marking the first increase in three years. • President Christine Lagarde defended the decision, citing inflation pressures driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

• The European Union is launching a series of ambitious reforms designed to revitalize its economy and strengthen its global influence. • The strategy focuses on the strategic expansion of key sectors, specifically targeting tech giants, major banks, and the defense industry.