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Synlait Milk on Track for Refinancing by June 2026, Reports Net Loss
Synlait Milk says it remains on track to complete its senior facilities refinancing by June 30, 2026, including replacing its NZ$130 million Bright Loan. The company reported a net loss after tax of NZ$12 million for January–April 2026 while maintaining net assets of NZ$720.8 million.
Iran Warns of 'More Crushing' Attacks if Israel Escalates in Lebanon or Responds
Iran has warned that any further Israeli escalation in Lebanon or response to Iranian actions would trigger more crushing and destructive attacks, raising the risk of a broader regional conflict.
Iran Warns Israel Over Lebanon Attacks, Threatens Strikes
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters warned that Israel crossed all red lines with expanded attacks in southern Lebanon and Beirut's Dahiyah district, threatening retaliatory strikes if operations continue.
IDF Warns Iran, Says Operations in Lebanon to Continue
Israel's military calls Iran's actions a serious mistake and warns of preparations for further incoming fire. The chief of staff is assessing the situation, and operations in Lebanon will continue.
Trump says Iran strikes caused no casualties, urges Israel restraint
Trump told Axios that Iran's recent missile strikes resulted in no casualties and expressed hope Israel will not retaliate, warning that further action could prolong the conflict indefinitely.
Trump 'Not Happy' About Israel's Beirut Strikes, Tells Iran to Negotiate
President Trump expressed displeasure over Israel's strikes on Beirut, stating they were not coordinated with the US, and urged Iran to end hostilities and return to negotiations.
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Israel, Breaking Ceasefire
Israel reports that Iran has launched a wave of ballistic missiles toward Israel, marking the first Iranian attack since the ceasefire agreement began on April 8.
Israel Warns of Possible Iranian Missile Attack After Beirut Strike
Israeli officials report indications of an imminent Iranian missile attack, hours after Iran vowed a 'decisive and painful response' to an Israeli strike on Beirut.
US Long-Term Unemployment Hits Highest Since 2021
The number of Americans unemployed for 27+ weeks rose to 1.99 million in May, the highest since December 2021. The annual increase of 524,000 is the largest since August 2021.
United Airlines CEO Sees Full Consolidation Unlikely, Eyes Slot Acquisitions
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said full industry consolidation is improbable, though the carrier may buy slots or gates. He noted strong demand but expected elasticity effects, and that pricing is nearly offsetting higher fuel costs.
Iran Rejects Use of Its Assets to Pay US War Damages to Allies
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi stated that Iran's assets cannot be used to compensate US war damages to regional allies, calling them neither war spoils nor a payment source.
Strong Jobs Data Fails to Prevent 4.2% Nasdaq Crash
Despite a better-than-expected U.S. employment report showing 172,000 jobs added, the Nasdaq tumbled 4.2% on Friday.
EUR/USD Technical Indicators Signal Bearish Shift Toward 1.1300
EUR/USD faces a bearish shift as multiple technical indicators align to target the 1.1300 level.
Gold Breaks Down as US Jobs Data Crushes Support
Strong US payrolls for May – 172K vs 85K expected, with upward revisions – sent gold tumbling as the dollar and yields surged, turning prior support into resistance.
Gold vs Bitcoin Debate Intensifies After Brooks Analysis
A new analysis by Robin Brooks has sparked debate over whether gold is losing its traditional store-of-value role to Bitcoin, though the claim remains controversial.
Sound Money Advocate Challenges Link Between Dollar Dominance and Militarism
A post argues that the common belief tying the U.S. dollar's global dominance to American military power is a mistaken argument against returning to sound money.
AI Analysis Shows Lockdown Damage Worse Than Official Data
An AI-powered tool indicates that the economic impact of pandemic lockdowns is more severe than government statistics suggest, highlighting growing financial strain on American consumers.
Iran Speaker: US, Israel Assets Legitimate Targets After Beirut Strikes
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf said that Israeli strikes on Beirut and the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz make American and Israeli bases and assets in the region legitimate targets, accusing both of rejecting ceasefire and dialogue.
US Carrier George H.W. Bush Conducts Night Ops in Arabian Sea
The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) has been performing night flight operations in the Arabian Sea as one of two US aircraft carriers currently deployed in the Middle East.
Bitcoin Bounces from $60K; Bloomberg Warns of Coldest Crypto Winter
Bitcoin rebounded from $60,000, while Bloomberg predicted the harshest crypto winter yet. Russia's central bank plans to restrict retail investors to only BTC, ETH, and USDT. Vitalik Buterin proposed a model for crash-resistant synthetic assets, and a white hat hacker unlocked $2M from a 2016 smart contract.
Weekend Markets: Global Indices Mostly Higher, Oil Gains 2.47%
Major global indices posted modest gains over the weekend session, while crude oil surged more than 2% and precious metals showed mixed performance.
Put Option Demand Surges on South Korea ETF as EWY Plunges 14%
Put option open interest on the South Korea ETF (EWY) surged to 880,000 contracts, the highest in 12 months, after EWY plunged 14% on Friday—its worst day since the pandemic crash.
Trump Threatens Military Action Against Iran If No Deal
President Trump stated that if an agreement with Iran is not reached, the US will destroy Iran militarily and strictly, then proceed to extract nuclear dust.
Trump: US Would Extract and Destroy Iran's 'Nuclear Dust' If Deal Reached
Former President Donald Trump stated that if a deal is made with Iran, the US would use its own equipment to extract and destroy what he called 'nuclear dust,' and the two countries would move forward as friends.