- Middle East tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent toward $97 a barrel and driven diesel to record highs, keeping energy and shipping risks top of mind.
- Central banks look set to tighten as inflation bites — the ECB is expected to lift rates to 2.5% this week and U.S. inflation data will be a major market mover.
- Political shocks in Europe — a far‑right surge in a German state election and strong polling for Marine Le Pen — are putting pressure on the euro and sparking talk of bigger shifts ahead.
The news, distilled into what matters.
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.