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Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Shock Watch: The Iran war is now a full-blown corporate bill—Reuters puts the damage to global firms at at least $25bn and rising, as energy costs spike and supply routes get disrupted. China Demand Signals: China’s April growth lost momentum, with industrial output cooling and retail sales hitting over three-year lows, while exports remain the bright spot. Trade Deal Relief: After Trump’s Beijing summit, the White House says China will ramp up purchases of U.S. beef and poultry to an annualized $17bn for 2026–2028, aiming to cushion farmers. Product Safety & Recalls: In the U.S., recall scale stayed elevated in Q1—492m units recalled, up 27% quarter-on-quarter, even as recall events fell. Quality Push in India: India’s National Test House opened a new footwear testing lab to speed compliance for MSMEs and exporters. Market Tech: Omdia says desktop monitor shipments rebounded in 2025, led by gaming displays. Startup Spotlight: Noble Helium outlines a July drilling push in Tanzania, betting supply disruption could boost demand for new helium sources.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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