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Reliance Industries holds its 2026 AGM with major announcements expected, building on last year's key initiatives and a decade of Jio's impact on India's digital transformation. Oil tankers begin transiting the Strait of Hormuz again after a US-Iran deal lifts the naval blockade, with Iran waiving transit fees for 60 days. The Trump administration cuts student loan interest rates by 1% for borrowers who enroll in automatic payments. Kevin Warsh chairs his first Fed meeting, signaling a shift toward less communication guidance that unsettles markets. The economic fallout from the Iran war—higher prices for fuel, food, and air travel—is expected to persist despite the peace deal.

Reliance AGM 2026: Key announcements and Jio's decade of impact

Reliance AGM 2026: Key announcements and Jio's decade of impactReliance Industries is holding its 2026 Annual General Meeting today, drawing attention to seven major announcements Mukesh Ambani made at last year's AGM. The event also marks 10 years since the launch of Reliance Jio, which fundamentally reshaped India's telecommunications landscape and accelerated the country's digital transformation. Market watchers are also comparing the potential IPO sizes of NSE and Reliance Jio, two of India's most anticipated public offerings.

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Reliance AGM 2026 today: 7 big announcements Mukesh Ambani made at last year's AGM (Business Today)
10 years of Reliance Jio: How Mukesh Ambani's telecom venture changed India's digital story (Business Today)
NSE IPO vs Reliance Jio IPO: Issue size compared (Business Today)

Strait of Hormuz reopens as US-Iran deal takes effect

Strait of Hormuz reopens as US-Iran deal takes effectStranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz again after maritime data companies confirmed the route is reopening. At least six oil tankers have sailed through following a landmark US-Iran deal that ended the naval blockade. Iran has waived Hormuz transit fees for 60 days under a new memorandum of understanding framework, signaling a broader de-escalation in the region.

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Stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz, maritime data company says (AP News)
At least 6 oil tankers sail through Hormuz following US-Iran deal (Nikkei Asia)
Iran waives Hormuz transit fees for 60 days as US ends naval blockade under new MoU framework (Business Today)

Trump administration cuts student loan interest for auto-pay borrowers

Trump administration cuts student loan interest for auto-pay borrowersThe Trump administration has announced a reduction in student loan interest rates, cutting them by 1% for borrowers who enroll in automatic payment plans. The policy applies to federal student loans and is designed to incentivize on-time payments while reducing overall debt burdens. Critics and analysts note the move is relatively modest in scope, benefiting only those already able to commit to auto-pay arrangements.

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The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context (AP News)
Government Cuts Student Loan Interest By 1% If Borrowers Use Auto-Pay (Forbes)
Education Dept. Lowers Student Loan Rates for Borrowers in Auto Pay (NYT)

Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting signals policy shift on market guidance

Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting signals policy shift on market guidanceKevin Warsh chaired his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman, delivering five key takeaways that suggest a significant departure from his predecessors. Warsh signaled that the Fed will reduce the frequency and specificity of its forward guidance, a move aimed at restoring flexibility but one that leaves markets with fewer guardrails. Analysts warn that certain stocks heavily reliant on predictable Fed signals could face increased volatility. The NYT notes that less communication from the central bank comes with its own set of risks.

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Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chairman (CNBC)
These stocks are in trouble now that Kevin Warsh removed the market’s guardrails (MarketWatch)
Warsh Wants the Fed to Send Fewer Signals. That Comes With Risks. (NYT)

Iran war economic fallout expected to linger despite peace deal

Iran war economic fallout expected to linger despite peace dealDespite the US-Iran peace deal, the economic consequences of the war are expected to persist for some time. Higher prices for gasoline, groceries, and air travel are likely to outlast the conflict itself, according to AP News. CNN examines whether Iran emerged from the war in a stronger position, while the BBC highlights five specific ways the deal could affect UK consumers and their finances. NPR calculates the total cost of the conflict and warns that many effects will continue to ripple through the global economy.

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Did Iran make out better from the war? (CNN)
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war (AP News)
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money in the UK (BBC)
Here's how much the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger (NPR)
Why Airfares May Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal (NYT)