US-Iran Deal & Inflation: Oil prices slid toward a fresh three-month low as markets bet Hormuz reopening will loosen supply, easing inflation pressure even as uncertainty remains. UK Inflation Watch: Britain’s annual inflation held at 2.8% in May; higher petrol and airfares were offset by softer food costs, keeping the Bank of England’s rate path in focus. EU Trade Support: The EU is preparing emergency tariff cuts to shield Armenia from Russian import restrictions, aiming to protect a pro-Western government and stabilize regional trade. US Trade Controls: A backlog in publishing new Entity List names is leaving some Chinese firms off the blacklist despite internal approvals, turning export controls into a negotiating lever. Middle East Investment: A $300bn private fund under the US-Iran framework is taking shape, with more than half reportedly already committed for energy, logistics and manufacturing. Asia Trade & Payments: India and Sri Lanka discussed rupee-to-rupee settlement to cut transaction costs and reduce dollar volatility. Kenya Business Pressure: Over 1,000 CEOs urged Kenya to lower the cost of doing business, improve credit access and speed up government payments amid tight liquidity and inflation worries. Tech & Finance: Alaan launched a UAE AI-native business bank account combining cards, payments, invoice automation and accounting. Central Asia Investment: Qatar is participating in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent International Investment Forum, highlighting energy, trade corridors and logistics opportunities.