Swamp Notes: Another brick in the (blue) Walz

Swamp Notes: Another brick in the (blue) Walz

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Gulf dealmaking machine hits the brakes

US President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support”, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting to save his premiership after the Labour party's disastrous showing in last week's UK local elections. Plus, we preview this week’s summit between Trump and Chin ...  Show more

Starmer fights for political survival

A gas shipment made it through the Strait of Hormuz as European oil majors cash in billions from the US-Israeli war on Iran, airlines across Europe are cutting prices for summer flights despite a potential jet fuel shortage, and bond giant Pimco says the war could prompt the Fede ...  Show more

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