When asked about reports that Iran's supreme leader is dead, Donald Trump reportedly tells NBC News:

MADRID, April 3 (Xinhua) – Five weeks into U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the fractures within the transatlantic alliance are no longer a matter of diplomatic friction. They are showing up in operational decisions: closed airspace, denied base access, and refused requests. The pattern is striking: European countries have not automatically followed the United States into this war. Spain has been the most direct. Madrid closed its airspace to U.S. military aircraft involved in operations against Iran and denied authorization for the use of bases at Rota and Moron de la Frontera. The restrictions apply to conflict-related operations only. […]

Stocks Rally as Mideast Tensions Ease | The Close 6/24/2025  Bloomberg.com

(Reuters) -Global equity funds recorded net outflows of $19.82 billion for the week ended June 18, the largest in three months, as escalating Middle East tensions and lingering uncertainty over U.S. trade policies dampened investor sentiment Investors divested a net $19.82 billion from global equity funds during the week, according to LSEG Lipper data. U.S. equity funds led regional outflows with net sales of $18.43 billion, their steepest withdrawal in three months. Asia saw outflows of $2.86 billion, while Europe recorded net inflows of $640 million. Despite broader outflows, equity sectoral funds attracted $573 million in net inflows, the fourth straight week of purchases. Tech and industrials led sectoral gains with a net $1.5 billion and $752 million in inflows, respectively, while financials saw nearly $1.5 billion of net outflows. Global bond funds were popular for the ninth consecutive week, attracting around $13.13 billion in net inflows. Euro-denominated bond funds drew $3.07 billion in net inflows, following $7.97 billion of inflows in the prior week. Investors also lapped up short-term and high-yield bond funds, which garnered $2.93 billion and $1.94 billion, respectively. In contrast, investors pulled out a net $2.7 billion from money market funds after about $4.1 billion of net sales in the previous week. Demand for gold and precious metals commodity funds surged to the highest in two months during the week as these funds received $2.84 billion in net inflows. Emerging market bond funds attracted net inflows of $2.5 billion, with demand extending to an eighth successive week. Investors, however, withdrew $234 million from equity funds, according to data for 29,726 funds. Which stock should you buy in your very next trade? With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as easing oil prices helped calm sentiment despite ongoing attacks between Iran and Israel and increased focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. Wall Street indexes shed more than 1% on Friday as oil prices surged 7% after Israel and Iran traded air strikes, feeding investor worries that the combat could widely disrupt oil exports from the Middle East. The dangers of further escalation loomed over a meeting of the Group of Seven leaders in Canada, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing hope on Sunday that a deal could be done, but no signs of the fighting abating on the fourth day of war. Crude prices, however, pulled back slightly from January highs, offering some respite to investors worried about a resurgence in inflation. The surge in oil prices comes ahead of the Fed’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday, when policymakers are widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Investors will focus on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments as well as the central bank’s updated projections for monetary policy and the economy for clues on potential rate cuts later this year. Money market moves show traders are pricing in about 48 basis points of rate cuts by the end of 2025, with a 55% chance of a 25-bps rate cut in September, according to CME Group’s (NASDAQ:CME) Fedwatch tool. "We expect the median participant to take on a more stagflationary flavor following April’s tariff surprises, despite eased financial conditions from the weaker dollar, with higher inflation and downgraded GDP growth in 2025," Barclays strategists said in a note. "The dot plot is likely to show delayed rate cuts, with just one this year and three in 2026." Key data this week includes monthly retail sales and import prices. By 5:38 a.m. ET (0938 GMT), S&P 500 E-minis were up 23.75 points, or 0.4%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis rose 99 points, or 0.46%, and Dow E-minis added 143 points, or 0.34%. Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRPT) plunged 30% in premarket trading after the company disclosed a second case of patient death due to acute liver failure after receiving its gene therapy for a rare form of muscular dystrophy. U.S. Steel rose 5% after Trump approved Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for the company. Should you invest $1,000 in X right now? Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks AI – 6 model portfolios powered by AI stock picks with a stellar performance in 2024. Unlock ProPicks to find out