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US warns Iran not to target U.S. interests or personnel

ICYMI: Goldman Sachs lowered its estimate of a US recession in the next 12 months to 30%

Japan upper house election to be held on July 20 (Japanese media report)

Financial Times reports Israeli strike on Iran could come today, Friday 13 June

Explosions heard in Tehran – reports are sketchy

Israel says has launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran –

Market response to Israel attack on Iran: Yen up, Oil rockets higher.

New Zealand Manufacturing PMI for May 2025: 47.5 (prior 53.3)

JP Morgan “estimate oil prices could surge to the $120-130/bbl” (Iran worst-case scenario)

New Zealand PM Luxon to visit China and EU for trade and security talks

Deutsche Bank warns trade tensions threaten USD’s funding edge, sees rotation out

Trump Expands 50% tariffs to appliances starting June 23