23:49 · Even Wall Street bulls are worried about a stock-market pullback after dazzling second quarter

The first half of 2026 is coming to a close on Tuesday, and with it, another rollicking stretch for the U.S. equity market.

23:27 · Alphabet’s stock slump is a ‘tactical buying opportunity,’ according to one analyst

Investors are overlooking the potential of Alphabet’s custom-chip business as the company plans to expand its data-center capacity going into 2028, according to Morgan Stanley.

23:25 · US treasury secretary warns oil and gas companies to lower prices: ‘we’re watching’

<p>Scott Bessent says he ‘encourages them to be good actors’ after Trump ranted about prices not dropping fast enough</p><p>Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, issued a veiled warning to <a href=" and gas</a> compa

23:16 · 保护本土钢铁行业：欧盟出台新的钢铁进口配额措施 周三起实施

欧盟委员会周二公布了旨在限制免税钢铁进口至欧盟的新配额制度，此举意在保护欧盟钢铁行业并提高其产能利用率。根据新规，欧盟的年度免税进口配额被大幅削减47%，降至1830万吨；同时，针对进口至欧盟的26类钢铁产品，将对超出配额的部分征收50%的关税。欧盟委员会称，这项定于7月1日生效的规定旨在将欧盟钢铁行业的产能利用率提升至80%。

23:07 · Your Fourth of July hamburger meat was likely imported — and you’re right to have a beef with that

The real reason your backyard BBQ is expensive has nothing to do with the supermarket.

23:00 · Bookshops offer much more than just retail – but who would open one in this economy?

<p>Australia has only half the number of bookstores it had a decade ago. But as the industry calls for more public support, some optimistic booksellers are bucking the trend</p><p>Stephanie Beck and Mischa Parkee bonded

22:45 · 欧盟对价值低于150欧元的小包裹征收3欧元关税 周三起实施

欧盟即将针对小额进口商品征收新税，这将对SHEIN、Temu和AliExpress等中国电商巨头产生重大影响。7月1日起，针对低值电商进口商品征收3欧元统一关税的规定将正式生效。在前，进口至欧盟且价值低于150欧元的商品均免征关税。

22:37 · Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

22:37 · Nigel Farage received £270,000 from gold marketer he promotes

<p>Reform UK leader’s Direct Bullion payment is double his fee from 2025</p><ul><li><p><a href=" politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Nigel Farage received £270,000 from a gold marketer for which he is a br

22:35 · Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount

The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.

22:25 · Warsh says he’s determined to slay inflation. Investors want to know if he really means it.

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh isn’t a stranger on Wall Street, but the mystery to investors is whether he’s committed as he sounds to stamp out U.S. inflation.

22:12 · 德语媒体：中国电动车终将进入欧洲市场

《新苏黎世报》评论称，关税壁垒或许能够延缓中国电动车造成的竞争压力，但中国品牌最终进入欧洲市场却是大势所趋。《南德意志报》评论认为，中欧合作双赢的时代已经成为历史，“对抗与竞争”正在占据上风。

22:06 · 美国议员调查两家有在华业务的生物医药公司

一个由美国两党议员组成的小组已启动国家安全调查，审查制药公司默沙东（Merck）和艾伯维（AbbVie）是否在中国参与了可能助长中国军事能力的临床试验。

22:00 · Will this refinancing strategy reduce the tax bite from RMDs?

Sometimes, a Roth conversion may not be a good strategy.

21:58 · 贝森特指对制裁的担忧使潜在买家避开伊朗石油：仍只有中国在购买

美国财政部长贝森特（Scott Bessent）周二在受访时表示，中国仍是伊朗石油的唯一买家，而其他国家则因担心华盛顿可能重新实施制裁而持谨慎态度。

21:51 · US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

21:39 · 美两党议员小组对制药商默克和艾伯维在华临床试验展开国安调查

据路透社查阅的信函显示，美国国会一个跨党派议员小组已针对制药商默克（Merck）和艾伯维（AbbVie）展开国家安全调查，以查明这两家公司在华进行的临床试验是否助推了中国的军事能力。

21:37 · Number of billionaires globally soars by 13% amid AI shares boom

<p>Billionaires’ wealth grew by 25% on average in the year ended in April, research from Swiss bank UBS finds</p><ul><li><p><a href=" live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The number of billionaires in the world has

21:37 · With the yen at a 40-year low, here’s when Japan could intervene to catch the market off balance

Japan’s central bank may look to exploit low trading volumes over the U.S. holiday to push its currency higher.

21:31 · Inflation fears are overblown. What the rate-hike camp gets wrong about the stock market.

Inflation isn’t as high as you think — and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh looks less hawkish than advertised.

21:30 · 德国有条件放行：京东收购MediaMarkt母公司再过关键一关

京东收购欧洲最大消费电子零售商MediaMarkt和Saturn母公司Ceconomy的计划又迈进一步。德国政府在附带条件的前提下批准了这项约22亿欧元的交易。目前欧盟仍在进行最终审查。

21:22 · Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

21:21 · 中国《民族团结法》7月上路将跨境镇压法律化 台湾内政部长：留意是否变统战

台湾内政部长刘世芳29日警告，中共所推出的「宗教中国化」是由统战部处理，应多注意是否变成认知作战的一种。她指出，中共三不五时就告诉台湾「妈祖是中国人」，以及天上圣母、天公等。

21:08 · 卡塔尔称“未来几天美伊双方未排直接会晤” 内部先乱？革命卫队两成员命丧“恐袭”

国际关注美伊多哈谈判究竟会不会如期举行？到本文截稿前，据来自德黑兰的消息，伊朗宣布今天30日将派遣代表团前往多哈，与美国进行技术性会晤，但不会与对方直接谈判。另一方面，华盛顿方面表示，特使维特科夫和库什纳将于“本周前往当地参加高级别会议”。

20:53 · UK ‘minded to’ intervene in Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

<p>Lisa Nandy to ask regulators to assess mega-merger involving Channel 5, CNN and TNT Sports on grounds of media plurality and competition</p><p>The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, intends to ask the British media and

20:46 · UK government ‘minded to intervene’ in Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery – business live

<p>Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, cites need for sufficient plurality of views in news media</p><p><strong>Newsflash: European media group Axel Springer has completed its takeover of the Telegraph in a £575m

20:38 · 历史性气候判决 ：道达尔须对其顾客的碳排放承责

巴黎法院在上周四6月25日，也就是法国在新一波热浪中气温最高的一天，宣布了道达尔集团的判决结果，法院裁定道达尔能源集团未能履行其在应对气候变化方面的义务，构成违法行为。这场延续了八年的诉讼案终于被画上了句号。 该案是法国首次对一家公司进行重大气候审判,必须指出的是，道达尔集团是世界第六大石油和天然气生产商，其开采以及产品使用所导致的碳排放仅在2025年就超过 3.35亿吨， 八年前，巴黎市政府以及三家在法国的非政府组织将道达尔集团状告法

20:37 · 小儿子获北大本科毕业证书 卢卡申科：没想到家里会出生物技术专家

白俄罗斯总统亚卢卡申科的小儿子尼古拉周二（30日）在北京大学获得了毕业证书。这一消息来自白俄罗斯国立大学与北京大学生物技术本科联合培养项目毕业生的毕业典礼视频。典礼视频由与白俄罗斯总统新闻处有关的“电报”频道发布。

20:24 · Trump’s Iran strikes fit a surprising 2026 pattern: Here’s what the data shows.

Call it the ‘Axios put’: On average, stocks have been up more on Mondays in the second quarter than in recent years

19:55 · 20 stocks in the S&P 500 that plunged the most in 2026’s first half

These companies were hit hard as investors worried about eventual losses of market share to AI tools.

19:51 · The big surprise for the year’s second half could be the AI trade powering higher. Why it wouldn’t take much.

HSBC strategists say persistent scrutiny of the artificial-intelligence trade could be met with surprise this year, if valuations of those stocks start to climb again.

19:51 · Get ready for the summer rally, Wells Fargo tells investors

Recent volatility in equities was probably caused by quarter-end rebalancing, while future volatility may develop as midterm elections approach in November. Between times, though, stocks look set to flourish, argues Well

19:44 · Oil price heading for largest quarterly fall since Covid-19 pandemic; UK living standards fall despite fastest growth in G7 – business live

<p>GDP quarterly national accounts show people grew worse off in January to March 2026, and saved less too</p><p><strong>Newsflash: European media group Axel Springer has completed its takeover of the Telegraph in a £575

19:42 · Telegraph’s £575m takeover by German group completed

<p>Acquisition by Axel Springer ends three years of uncertainty over ownership of 171-year-old titles</p><ul><li><p><a href=" live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The European media group Axel Springer has completed

18:53 · The big surprise for the second half could be the AI trade powering higher. Why it wouldn’t take much.

HSBC strategists say the persistent scrutiny of the artificial intelligence trade could be met with surprise this year, if valuations of those stock start to climb again

18:17 · 美做市商海纳起诉百人 指借中国整治跨境券商内幕信息获利逾1亿美元

海纳投资集团（Susquehanna Investment Group）正试图查明一批涉事人员的身份；该集团声称，这些人利用有关中国政府于5月打击跨境券商的内幕信息进行交易，获利至少1亿美元。

17:55 · Gold’s $4,000 skirmish continues as it eyes worst quarter in 13 years

The precious metal may have the calendar on its side, according to an analyst

17:52 · Sainsbury’s chief says grocery inflation not as bad as feared so far

<p>Supermarket has lifted sales with Aldi price match, and has benefited from hot weather and World Cup matches</p><ul><li><p><a href=" live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Grocery inflation in the UK has not been a

17:50 · Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to years in jail for corruption

The case against Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim relates to a laptop deal made during his term as Indonesia's education minister.

17:39 · 涉以不实文件将英伟达芯片服务器销中港澳 台检方搜超微电脑等3公司声押3人

台湾基隆地检署侦办厂商涉嫌以不实文件，转卖搭载英伟达高阶芯片的服务器至中港澳，周一搜索超微电脑（Supermicro、台湾称美超微电脑）台湾亚太总部、青云科技、是方电讯，并约谈6人，经检察官复讯，周二凌晨声押3人。

17:38 · Manhunt under way after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in Monaco

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

17:23 · Strait of Hormuz is reopening faster than expected, says Morgan Stanley as it cuts oil-price target

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening faster than expected, oil analysts at Morgan Stanley said as they cut their oil-price view for this year and next.

17:12 · 世界杯：摩洛哥点球大战淘汰荷兰率先晋级 日本1比2惜败巴西 无缘16强

周一美加墨世界杯32强淘汰赛，“北非雄狮”摩洛哥队通过点球大战爆冷淘汰“橙子军团”荷兰队，成为本届世界杯首支晋级16强的非洲队。

17:03 · Kylie Jenner takes $48 million ‘concrete fortress’ in L.A. off the market

Kylie Jenner has removed her extraordinary concrete megamansion from the market—just six months after listing the modern Los Angeles dwelling for $48 million.

16:57 · Quant funds just suffered their most crippling trading rout this year as momentum stocks flopped

Although the last week has been painful for quant funds, asset allocators remind investors that it’s important to look at returns over a wider timeframe. So far in 2026, the sector is still significantly ahead of the S&P

16:45 · EU halves duty-free steel quota but UK and other partners given better rate

<p>Twelve countries with a free trade agreement with Brussels have their quota reduced by just one-third</p><ul><li><p><a href=" live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The EU has halved the amount of duty-free steel i

16:33 · 日本众议院通过增设“国旗损毁罪”法案

日本为增设处罚损毁日本国旗行为的“国旗损毁罪”而提出的法案，于30日在日本众议院全体会议上进行表决，并以自民党、日本维新会等多数赞成获得通过。

16:31 · 中國富豪郭文貴藉「反共」詐欺 遭美國判刑30年

曾以「反共」形象活躍於美國的中國富商郭文貴，因涉及逾10億美元的金融詐騙案，遭美國法院判處30年有期徒刑、沒收8.89億美元非法收益。法官指出，他利用支持中國民主人士的信任吸金，受害者遍及全球。

16:14 · Garth Hamilton storms out of question time after outburst – as it happened

<p>This blog is now closed</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href=" news email</a>, <a href=" app</a> or <a href=" news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Chalmers defends house price forecasts</strong></p><p>The government has

15:40 · UK living standards fall despite fastest growth in G7, highlighting Burnham’s economic challenge – business live

<p>GDP quarterly national accounts show people grew worse off in January to March 2026, and saved less too</p><p><strong>High inflation means UK living standards are only likely to rise slightly through 2026, after falli

15:39 · EY sacks graduate employee after he allegedly accessed Australian PM’s bank account

<p>Two men – including one who worked for EY – appear in court after being charged over accessing restricted data</p><p>An employee at one of the big four accounting firms has been sacked after he and another man alleged

15:00 · Nearly 25% of UK pubs and restaurants lose money, research shows

<p>Hospitality trade bodies’ data published as celebrity chefs and restaurateurs launch campaign for VAT cut</p><p>Nearly a quarter of UK pubs, bars and restaurants are losing money, according to new survey data that cam

14:54 · 涉港国安案获释后首游日本遭扣查逾20小时 岑子杰：像被二次惩罚

香港民主派初选「47人案」中，被判囚51个月的前民阵召集人岑子杰，已于去年刑满获释。他本月中与家人赴日旅游，在入境时遭日方扣查约20小时，旅游计划大受影响。他忆述事件时称，尊重日方的政策，但前线人员的应对，与日本政界支援香港民主派的立场存在差异，期望日方建立让政治犯申报的制度，使他们不会遭受像被二次惩罚的待遇。

14:36 · Australia politics live: Garth Hamilton storms out of question time after outburst; EY employee sacked after allegedly accessing PM’s bank account

<p>Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href=" news email</a>, <a href=" app</a> or <a href=" news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Chalmers defends house price forecasts</strong></p><p>The government has

14:28 · Parcel bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in Monaco - reports

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

14:00 · Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday

<p>Estimated 5.3m households on standard tariffs without smart meters risk being overcharged for some of June usage</p><p>Millions of Britons could pay higher energy bills than they need to if they do not submit a meter

13:44 · Australia politics live: Garth Hamilton storms out of question time after outburst; Chalmers says opposition having ‘meltdown’ not marketing problem

<p>Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href=" news email</a>, <a href=" app</a> or <a href=" news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Chalmers defends house price forecasts</strong></p><p>The government has

13:12 · Three people injured after explosion in Monaco

The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.

13:00 · Brompton sells stakes to Decathlon and Chinese Labubu backer

<p>British bike maker says cycling market is recovering from sales slump and investments will add new expertise</p><p>The French sports gear retailer Decathlon and a Chinese investment group that was an early backer of <

12:49 · 最高法院扩大特朗普解雇官员的权力

最高法院允许特朗普解雇独立政府监管机构的官员，尽管联邦法律旨在保护这些机构的职位。但大法官们为美联储破例，阻止总统立即解除美联储理事丽莎·库克的职务。 Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times 最高法院的裁决将对二十多个传统上一直免受总统控制的机构产生影响。

12:44 · Australia politics live: Chalmers says opposition having ‘meltdown’ not marketing problem as Coalition targets Labor on housing

<p>Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href=" news email</a>, <a href=" app</a> or <a href=" news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Chalmers defends house price forecasts</strong></p><p>The government has

12:30 · 以色列和伊朗问题正在撕裂美国两党

围绕以色列与伊朗问题的外交政策之争正在撕裂民主党和共和党，并直接影响两党选情。在这个关键的中期选举年，一些中间派民主党人正在落败，一些共和党选民则选择弃权。 Angelina Katsanis for The New York Times 上周的纽约州初选中，两位现任民主党众议员输给了挑战者，后者指责他们对以色列批评力度不够。图为获胜者克莱尔·瓦尔迪兹（左一）和达里亚里萨·阿维拉·舍瓦利耶（右一）与市长马姆达尼一同参加选前集会。

11:53 · Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

11:53 · Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy

People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

11:42 · India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones

NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.

10:24 · Australia politics live: Josh Burns tells antisemitism inquiry of online hate; RBA warns datacentre boom may fire up inflation

<p>Meanwhile Melissa McIntosh doubles down on suggestion Liberals might need a ‘rebrand’ to win back voters. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href=" news email</a>, <a href=" app</a> or <a href=" news po

09:38 · Australia politics live: Duniam says Liberal party has bigger problems than branding; fuel excise to rise tomorrow

<p>Melissa McIntosh doubles down on suggestion party might need a ‘rebrand’ to win back voters. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href=" news email</a>, <a href=" app</a> or <a href=" news podcast</a></p>

09:27 · Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.

08:06 · 为什么说中国是伊朗战争的赢家

分析指出，中国的油气储备和清洁能源供应使其得以避开战争带来的严重冲击。这场危机展示了北京运用价格手段、出口管制、补贴政策和汇率管理来消化外部经济冲击的能力。 Qilai Shen for The New York Times 中国电动车制造商极氪位于宁波的工厂。中国利用手中的资源得以避开伊朗战争带来的最严重影响。

07:57 · 委内瑞拉双地震死亡人数升至1719人，联合国将提供1万个裹尸袋

联合国担心委内瑞拉6月24日发生的双地震的遇难人数会上升，将提供1万个尸体裹尸袋，但同时也希望死亡人数能低于这个数字。

07:53 · 姆巴佩与AI让中国足球营销进入新时代，法国成国际足球人才的摇篮

法国世界报刊出文章表示，2026年世界杯让中国的足球营销进入新时代。人工智能技术与国际足球明星正成为中国品牌竞争的重要工具。法国球星姆巴佩与挪威射手哈兰德一道，凭借人工智能广告、戏谑式的幽默和铺天盖地的曝光，成为“中国足球营销新时代”的代表人物。

07:44 · Australia politics live: Geoffrey Watson criticises ‘silly’ call to pause Victorian big build projects over corruption

<p>McIntosh doubles down on call for Liberal ‘rebrand’. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href=" news email</a>, <a href=" app</a> or <a href=" news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Chalmers defends ho

07:32 · What to know about the looming deadline on North American free trade

The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.

07:08 · Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers

Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.

07:01 · Crypto firms operating in UK to be subject to sweeping new rules

<p>City regulator will require booming industry to prove its resilience to risk from October next year</p><p>Crypto firms operating in the UK will be forced to prove they can weather market shocks and hold capital agains

06:23 · Trump’s weekend Iran strikes keep sparking Monday stock rallies. Here’s what the data shows us.

Call it the ‘Axios put’: On average, stocks have been up more on Mondays in the second quarter than in recent years

05:39 · Australia politics live: McIntosh doubles down on call for Liberal ‘rebrand’; PM backs Hogan on Hanson

<p>Meanwhile Anthony Albanese says tax reforms ‘make system fairer’ and tells 7.30 the housing market was ‘broken’. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href=" news email</a>, <a href=" app</a> or <a href="

Rocket Lab said it is buying Iridium as a “shortcut” to expanding its growing capabilities.

05:24 · Tesla’s stock rips higher after a long-awaited update to self-driving technology

EV maker’s stock has best day in over a year, but is still down for the month.

05:21 · Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase's cause of death was Aids

The actress, who also crawled out of a TV in horror film The Ring, passed away in LA this month, aged 35.