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U.S.-Iran tensions have de-escalated with a deal, allowing the Trump administration to shift focus back to tariffs and trade policy. Markets are recalibrating after the Iran conflict permanently reshaped the global economic landscape. SpaceX has surged past Amazon in market cap with a record $2.1 trillion valuation post-IPO, while planning a $60 billion AI startup acquisition. AI agents are gaining momentum as Qualcomm predicts they will replace mobile apps and China's Alipay undergoes a major AI-driven overhaul. All eyes are on new Fed chair Kevin Warsh as his first interest rate decision approaches.

U.S.-Iran deal eases tensions, Trump pivots to tariffs

U.S.-Iran deal eases tensions, Trump pivots to tariffsThe U.S.-Iran conflict has cooled significantly following a diplomatic agreement, though key details remain unresolved. Trump denies the U.S. will provide financial aid to Iran and has refocused his agenda on tariff policy at the G7 summit. Kevin Warsh, who had been preparing for rising inflation, now faces a shifting economic landscape. Analysts say the Iran war has permanently altered the global economy, with markets still digesting the long-term implications.

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Kevin Warsh was bracing for rising inflation. A US-Iran agreement simplifies things (CNN)
With Iran war cooling, Trump is refocusing on tariffs (CNN)
Trump denies U.S. will put 'any money' into Iran, as he meets allies at G7 summit (CNBC)
U.S.-Iran deal explained: What we know — and what remains unresolved (CNBC)
The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy (NYT)

SpaceX overtakes Amazon in market cap after IPO surge

SpaceX surpassed Amazon to become America's fifth-largest company after an overnight price spike, reaching a $2.1 trillion market valuation. The company is planning to acquire an AI startup for $60 billion, signaling aggressive expansion beyond space and telecom. Some analysts warn that SpaceX's massive valuation could become a liability. Meanwhile, a hedge-fund manager and early SpaceX investor argues that the AI 'bottleneck trade' has peaked.

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Overnight price spike sees SpaceX overtake Amazon as America’s fifth-largest company (MarketWatch)
The AI ‘bottleneck trade’ has run its course, says this hedge-fund manager and early SpaceX investor (MarketWatch)
SpaceX’s massive $2.1 trillion valuation may soon become its own worst enemy (MarketWatch)
Riding High After I.P.O., SpaceX to Buy A.I. Start-Up for $60 Billion (NYT)

AI agents poised to replace mobile apps, Qualcomm says

AI agents poised to replace mobile apps, Qualcomm saysQualcomm CEO predicts AI agents will replace traditional mobile apps as the company works on 40 new AI-powered devices. China's Alipay is undergoing its biggest overhaul in two decades, introducing a conversational AI interface that coordinates over 10,000 services. The fintech giant is leveraging its billion-user base to challenge Tencent and ByteDance in the AI agent space.

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Qualcomm CEO says AI agents will replace apps — as chip giant works on 40 new AI-powered devices (CNBC)
China’s Alipay gets AI-agent overhaul to challenge rivals Tencent and ByteDanceFintech giant is seen leveraging its billion-user base to launch a conversational interface that coordinates 10,000 services, with safeguards. (SCMP)
Ant Group is undertaking the biggest overhaul of its Alipay app in two decades. Photo: Shutterstock (SCMP)

Fed chair Kevin Warsh faces first rate decision

Fed chair Kevin Warsh faces first rate decisionNew Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh faces a tenuous balancing act as markets await his first interest rate decision. Analysts note that the post-Iran economic landscape has shifted the inflation outlook, complicating Warsh's initial policy moves. Big questions surround how the new Fed leadership will navigate the transition from the previous rate cycle.

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All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates (AP News)
Big Questions for Warsh as New Era for the Fed Begins (NYT)
Warsh Faces Tenuous Balancing Act in First Fed Meeting as Chairman (NYT)

Chinese automakers expand global push via motorsport

Chinese automakers expand global push via motorsportChinese carmakers Geely and BYD are using motorsport as a new arena to drive their global expansion, revving up international marketing efforts. Meanwhile, a look at what foreign brands still appeal to Chinese consumers reveals shifting preferences. Chinese media frame the country's auto industry journey as one from quality improvement to global triumph.

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What foreign brands still win over Chinese shoppers? (SCMP)
Motorsport new arena for Chinese carmakers as Geely and BYD rev up global push (SCMP)
Chinese cars: From quality to triumph (China Daily)