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Trump Challenges Birthright Ruling; US Intensifies Iran Strikes; RBNZ Hikes Rates

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways President Trump announced an immediate bid for a U.S. Supreme Court rehearing on birthright citizenship after a recent […]

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways US-Iran tensions reignite as President Trump declares the ceasefire "over," sending Brent Crude above $80 and triggering a

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has initiated a new wave of military strikes against Iranian military targets to degrade

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways Fed officials actively debated rate hikes during the June 16-17 meeting, with "a few" participants arguing for an

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways The IMF slashed its 2026 Middle East growth forecast to 0.7%, a 1.2 percentage point drop, citing the

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways Brent Crude futures surged 5.20% to settle at $78.02/bbl following President Trump’s declaration that the US-Iran ceasefire is

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways FOMC Minutes reveal a "hawkish hold" with a few participants favoring a rate hike in June, while staff

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump signaled a potential reversal of the ban on F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey, with

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways President Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire "over" at the NATO summit in Ankara, warning of imminent strikes and

Ed Liston / July 8, 2026

Key Takeaways NATO members are targeting a historic 5% GDP defense spending benchmark, a significant increase from the previous 2%