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US and Iran Sign Ceasefire Agreement as Trump Reserves Right to Resume Military Action on Non-Compliance

The US and Iran are set to sign the "Islamabad Memorandum" on June 19 in Switzerland, establishing a framework ceasefire to end the conflict initiated in February 2026. Key terms include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the immediate lifting of oil export …

Nitish Kishor | 18 June 2026

Trump Acknowledges Xi and Putin Restraint During Iran War, Opening Geopolitical Repricing Risk for Trade and Sanctions Markets

Speaking at a press conference at the Group of Seven meeting in Evian-les-Bains, Trump told reporters he was grateful to Xi Jinping and Putin for staying out of the Iran conflict, saying they had not thwarted his efforts to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Nitish Kishor | 18 June 2026

Three Saudi Supertankers Carrying Six Million Barrels Transit Hormuz Hours After US-Iran Deal Signed

Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying six million barrels of crude oil sailed through the Strait of Hormuz within hours of the ceasefire agreement being signed, with ship tracking data confirming the sailings as the biggest departures through the waterway in weeks.

Nitish Kishor | 18 June 2026

NATO Nuclear Planning Group Agrees to Modernise Deterrence Infrastructure as Strategic Pressures Mount

NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels, agreed to continue modernising the alliance's nuclear capabilities and to strengthen nuclear planning capacity, with the Nuclear Planning Group confirming the decision in a formal statement. The group described the strategic nuclear forces of the alliance as the …

Nitish Kishor | 18 June 2026

Islamabad Memorandum's 14-Point Framework Gives Markets a Compliance Scorecard for the US-Iran Ceasefire

The memorandum states that immediately upon signing, the US will begin removing its naval blockade and any impediments against Iran, with full removal to be completed within 30 days. During that period, commercial vessel traffic through the strait will restore proportionally as Iran clears …

Nitish Kishor | 18 June 2026

Hormuz Reopening Risks Compressing Months of Stranded Gulf Supply Into a Narrow Market Window

Analysts noted that sentiment had clearly improved following the ceasefire, but that sentiment is not the same as supply, adding that it will take time for production to ramp back up, for logistics to normalise, and for the risk premium embedded in crude prices …

Nitish Kishor | 18 June 2026

Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) Unveils ZoomMate AI Platform to Streamline Enterprise Workflows

By embedding AI directly into workflows, ZoomMate aims to reduce the inefficiencies caused by fragmented software environments. This connectivity enables the platform to perform agentic searches, generate content, and automate follow-through actions based on real-time discussions.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Western Digital’s Sandisk Unit Surges 4400% on AI Boom, Analysts Urge Profit-Taking

The surge is tied to surging demand for high-capacity memory solutions in AI data centers, where Sandisk’s products play a critical role. The company’s financials reflect this momentum, with third-quarter revenue climbing 252% year-over-year. The company’s balance sheet has also strengthened significantly, now debt-free …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Yum! Brands completes $2.77 billion sale, cuts debt, and authorizes $4 billion buyback

Yum! Brands announced the completion of its sale for $2.77 billion. The cash infusion nets $2.3 billion after expected adjustments, earmarked for deleveraging the balance sheet and funding capital returns.

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026

Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS) Gains Traction as Renaissance Adds Animal Health Stock to Growth Portfolio

The move came during a period of sharp market declines, with the S&P 500 retreating 4.3% and the Russell 1000 Growth Index underperforming at a 9.8% loss. The firm’s decision reflects a strategic pivot toward healthcare stocks with long-term recovery potential. Demand surges driven …

Nitish Kishor | 17 June 2026
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