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Trump Blasts Italy on Truth Social Over Iran Nuclear Threat
Former President Trump criticized Italy on Truth Social for refusing to engage on the Iran nuclear threat, contrasting decades of U.S. NATO defense spending with Italy's lack of reciprocal support.
Unprofitable Russell 2000 Companies Outperform Profitable Ones Since April
Russell 2000 companies with negative EPS have returned +60% since April 2025, outperforming profitable firms (+38%) and the overall index (+48%). The trend accelerated after the Iran-US ceasefire on April 7th as investors piled into small-cap tech stocks.
The Kobeissi Letter Publishes Weekly Macro Commentary for June 22
The Kobeissi Letter has released its weekly edition for June 22, along with the Chart of the Week. Both are available for viewing or free sign-up via the provided links.
US-Iran Talks Still On, Says Diplomat, Denying Walkout Reports
A diplomat at the Switzerland talks stated that the Iranian delegation has not left and US-Iran talks are ongoing, contradicting earlier reports of a walkout over Trump's threats.
Iran: Steps to Release Frozen Assets Taken with Qatar; No Talks Without Lebanon War End
An Iranian negotiating team member said executive steps to release frozen assets have been taken with Qatari participation, and warned that talks on other issues will not proceed without an end to the war in Lebanon.
Brexit Vote 10 Years On: Reflecting on the Landmark Referendum
A friend reminded the author that 10 years ago on June 16, they were in Dublin preparing to host an event on the likely impacts of a Brexit vote.
Iranian Team Quits Talks in Switzerland Over Trump Threats
Iran's negotiating delegation has left the venue in Switzerland in protest over President Trump's threats, citing a violation of a June 18th memorandum that bars the use of threat or force, according to Iranian state media.
Leveraged SK Hynix ETF AUM Hits Record $13B in Hong Kong
Assets in the 2x Leveraged Long SK Hynix ETF listed in Hong Kong have reached a record $13 billion, more than tripling in two months. It is now the second-largest ETF among roughly 250 listed in the city and accounts for 13% of total local ETF assets.
Bitcoin Back at $64K, Russian Court Ruling, ESMA Crackdown in Weekly Digest
ForkLog's weekly roundup highlights Bitcoin's return to $64,000, a Russian Supreme Court decision recognizing crypto as property subject to theft, an ESMA order for non-MiCA platforms to leave the EU, and Ethereum funding concerns.
Trump Warns Iran to Stop Proxies in Lebanon, Threatens Severe Response
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, demanding that Iran immediately stop its proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble, warning of a stronger military strike if they do not comply.
US Economic Data Week: PCE, GDP, PMI, Consumer Sentiment
A busy week of US economic data includes S&P Global PMI, new home sales, PCE inflation, Q1 GDP revision, and consumer sentiment. Inflation remains the focus.
Axelar bridge with Secret Network exploited for $4.67M via infinite mint bug
Axelar reported a hack on its bridge with Secret Network, with an attacker stealing about $4.67 million using an infinite mint vulnerability. The theft went undetected for seven days.
Iran Warns Israeli Presence in Lebanon Would Void US-Iran Peace Deal
Iran warned that continued Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon would nullify the US-Iran peace agreement, as Israel's defense minister confirmed no withdrawal from the area.
NSA Confirms Mythos Breached Classified Networks Within Hours
The NSA has confirmed that an entity known as 'Mythos' penetrated nearly all classified systems within hours, marking a significant cybersecurity incident.
IAEA Director Meets Swiss FM on Iran Developments
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency met with the Swiss Foreign Minister in Burgenstock to discuss the latest on Iran and the agency's role.
Crypto Markets See Mild Gains Led by Solana, Avalanche
Major cryptocurrencies traded mostly higher, with Solana and Avalanche posting notable gains while Bitcoin held above $64,000 and Ethereum remained near $1,730.
Iranian Foreign Minister Meets Swiss Counterpart in Burgenstock
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Burgenstock on Sunday, marking the first official event of the Iranian delegation’s visit to Switzerland.
Warsh Holds Fed Rate Steady, Vows to Make Policy Unreadable for Markets
Kevin Warsh kept the Fed's benchmark rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, but his first press conference as chair signaled a radical shift toward opacity, dismantling the forward-guidance framework markets have relied on for a decade.
MEV Bot Jaredfromsubway.eth Loses $7.5M in Ethereum Attack
The well-known MEV bot operator Jaredfromsubway.eth suffered a loss of over $7.5 million in assets due to an attack on its automated execution system on Ethereum.
Iran Oil Sector Eyes Major Investment Opportunities Post-Agreement
Iranian official Paknejad said the country's oil sector is preparing to offer significant investment opportunities globally once an agreement is reached, with hundreds of projects and contracts ready for signing.
Iran Oil Minister Says Industry Key Test for US Peace Deal
Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated that the country's oil sector will serve as a critical testing ground for any final peace agreement with the US, provided Western parties remain committed to the deal's spirit.
India to Hold Off on US Trade Deal Until Tariff Advantage Secured
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that while the framework for a trade deal with the US has been finalized, India will not implement the agreement until it secures a tariff advantage.
Iranian Newspaper Editor Revives Claim That Bahrain Is Part of Iran
Hossein Shariatmadari, editor of the hardline Iranian newspaper Kayhan, has stated that Bahrain is historically part of Iranian territory and was separated through a conspiracy involving the former Shah, the UK, and the US.
European CLO equity default raises credit-market red flags
A European collateralized loan obligation managed by Bain Capital affiliates has defaulted on its most junior tranche, the first such equity default since post-2008 regulatory reforms.