The daily digest, May to July 2026.
34 editions. We stopped publishing on 2 July 2026 — the ad-funded model was never going to work, and we'd rather close something than let it rot. Here's the longer version. Everything below stays up and stays free.
- Thu 2 July 2026 Final edition
Doha talks show 'positive progress' as nuclear track nears
AI-valuation jitters slam South Korea's chip stocks, Washington awaits a closely watched jobs report, and US-Iran diplomacy pauses for Khamenei's state funeral.
- Wed 1 July 2026
US-Iran talks continue in Doha as Vance says progress is 'going well'
Anthropic ships Claude Sonnet 5 and regains foreign market access, the Supreme Court closes its term by upholding birthright citizenship, and Washington lets the USMCA trade pact lapse into review.
- Tue 30 June 2026
US-Iran ceasefire deteriorates further
The US-Iran ceasefire keeps fraying, the Dow tops 52,000 as Alphabet joins the index, and a severe European heatwave passes 1,300 excess deaths.
- Mon 29 June 2026
US-Iran ceasefire frays after weekend strikes
The US-Iran ceasefire teeters after a weekend of strikes, India holds rates as growth steadies, and a 25-year low in global press freedom frames a tense Monday.
- Sun 28 June 2026
Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain as the ceasefire frays, oil slides to a three-month low, and the World Cup reaches its first 48-team knockout round.
- Sat 27 June 2026
US strikes Iran after attack on a Hormuz cargo ship
The US strikes Iran after an attack in the Strait of Hormuz, Venezuela's quake toll climbs past 920, and markets weigh fresh Gulf risk against a busy run of dealmaking.
- Fri 26 June 2026
Venezuela earthquake toll passes 900 as global aid mobilises
Venezuela's earthquake toll passes 900, NATO closes its Hague summit with a 5% spending pledge, and Europe records its most severe June heatwave on record.
- Thu 25 June 2026
Iran and US move to lock in ceasefire and reopen Hormuz
Europe rallies behind Ukraine ahead of the NATO summit, a record heatwave grips the continent, and China retakes the top of global supercomputing.
- Wed 24 June 2026
US and Iran agree 60-day roadmap toward a permanent deal
US and Iran agree a 60-day roadmap and oil slips below $80, a chip-led sell-off tests the AI trade, and global tech layoffs cross 168,000 as AI reshapes the workforce.
- Tue 23 June 2026
US and Iran agree a 60-day roadmap toward a permanent deal
Iran and the US agree a 60-day roadmap in Switzerland, Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister, and Wall Street's AI trade wobbles as money rotates toward small caps.
- Mon 22 June 2026
Iran and US conclude first round of nuclear talks in Switzerland
A fragile Middle East truce holds while diplomacy moves to Switzerland; AI hardware and labour-market disruption dominate the economy.
- Sun 21 June 2026
Cepeda wins Colombia runoff in a historic first for the left
Colombia elects its first left-wing president, US-Iran talks open in Switzerland with Washington citing progress, and Busan's streaming awards close a pan-Asian showcase.
- Sat 20 June 2026
US and Iran delegations gather in Switzerland for talks
US and Iranian delegations gather in Switzerland as the Strait of Hormuz reopens, Busan crowns streaming's best, and Colombia heads to a historic runoff.
- Fri 19 June 2026
White House releases details of US-Iran framework
Washington publishes the US-Iran framework ahead of Switzerland talks, Accenture's warning sinks Indian IT, and US markets pause for Juneteenth.
- Thu 18 June 2026
US and Iran reach interim deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
An Iran ceasefire framework reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a new Fed chair holds rates, and the AI model race accelerates.
- Wed 17 June 2026
G7 leaders close Évian summit with joint statements on partnerships and Ebola
The G7 closes in Évian as the US-Iran deal heads for Friday's signing, and Kevin Warsh holds his first Fed meeting — three tests of whether this week's fragile optimism survives contact with the details. — The Editor.
- Tue 16 June 2026
US and Iran reach framework to halt war and reopen Hormuz
A US-Iran framework to halt the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sends oil tumbling and equities higher, as the Fed opens Kevin Warsh's first meeting.
- Mon 15 June 2026
US-Iran deal optimism lifts markets as Strait of Hormuz reopening nears
Monday. Indian markets reopen into a falling-oil tailwind as the US-Iran deal hovers between signature and stall; central banks in Tokyo and Washington take the stage this week. — The Editor.
- Sun 14 June 2026
Iran deal signing day arrives — but Tehran says not today
Sunday. Trump said the Iran deal would be signed today; Tehran says not so fast. The world watches whether a handshake materialises or the deadline dissolves into more days of negotiation. — The Editor.
- Sat 13 June 2026
Trump says US-Iran deal 'scheduled to get signed' Sunday as Tehran urges patience
Saturday. A US-Iran deal edges closer with Trump claiming a Sunday signing, oil drops on the news, and SpaceX surges 19 percent on its first day of trading. — The Editor.
- Fri 12 June 2026
US-Iran ceasefire collapses as Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz closed
Friday. A US-Iran ceasefire collapses around the Strait of Hormuz, the ECB raises rates for the first time since 2023, and SpaceX completes the largest IPO on record. — The Editor.
- Thu 11 June 2026
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
Thursday. The US and Iran trade fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, US inflation tops 4 percent for the first time in three years, and NASA names its Artemis III Moon crew. — The Editor.
- Wed 10 June 2026
Iran-Israel ceasefire falters as both sides trade heaviest strikes in months
Wednesday. A fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire wobbles on the war's 100th day, the RBI holds rates while trimming growth, and NASA's X-59 finally breaks the sound barrier quietly. — The Editor.
- Tue 9 June 2026
UN Security Council convenes emergency session on Iran-Gulf escalation
Tuesday. A second day of higher fuel pricing, fresh AI-IPO rumblings, and Cipla's generic semaglutide moves from launch to industrial production scale. — The Editor.
- Mon 8 June 2026
Saudi Arabia hosts emergency Arab summit; communiqué calls for UN Security Council session
Monday. Markets open to a more expensive barrel of oil, India's first retail-fuel hike in six weeks, and a week of Apple's developer SDK already reshaping the consumer-AI landscape. — The Editor.
- Sun 7 June 2026
Iran war passes 100 days; Oman track confirmed as third diplomatic channel
Sunday edition. The first digest with ten categories — we have added Careers, Skills & Education to the rotation. A quieter weekend; the long arcs we have been tracking continue. — The Editor.
- Sat 6 June 2026
Iran war passes 100-day mark with no negotiated framework
Saturday edition. The week ends with markets re-pricing oil, the RBI's lower growth forecast settling in, and the Iran war's economic costs becoming legible. — The Editor.
- Fri 5 June 2026
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire enters its second week, holding under tension
Friday. The RBI holds — and downgrades India's growth view by 30 basis points. The week ends with a more cautious central bank than it began. — The Editor.
- Thu 4 June 2026
Iran strikes Kuwait airport and Bahrain bases as Middle East war widens
The launch edition. Welcome. Seven categories, five items each, in under seven minutes. Every weekday morning. — The Editor.
- Wed 3 June 2026
Iranian drones strike Kuwait International Airport Terminal 1, causing casualties
Wednesday. Kuwait airport is hit; the ceasefire holds; and SpaceX makes routine the thing that used to be impossible. — The Editor.
- Tue 2 June 2026
Iran strikes U.S. installations in Bahrain; six Gulf states issue joint statement
Tuesday. The Iran war reaches Bahrain, an Indian pharma milestone makes the FDA list, and Microsoft moves quietly to deconcentrate AI risk. — The Editor.
- Mon 1 June 2026
Trump says Iran talks 'going well' as Tehran disputes characterisation
Monday. A formal AI IPO filing, a stalled negotiation, and an FDA approval that may quietly reset Indian pharma's identity. — The Editor.
- Sun 31 May 2026
Iran and Israel signal openness to U.S.-mediated framework as war enters 14th week
Sunday edition. A heavy week is incoming — pre-RBI, an AI IPO filing, and a war that is still widening. Pace yourself. — The Editor.
- Sat 30 May 2026
G7 finance ministers agree on a coordinated framework for sovereign AI procurement
Saturday edition. A slightly slower week ahead — but the signal kept moving.