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- 1Iran reroutes trade to Caspian Sea as Hormuz disrupted▼Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz
Iran is shifting its trade routes north to the Caspian Sea as the ongoing war impairs shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the main artery for its oil and goods exports. The Strait's disruption has forced Tehran to seek alternatives, including transit via northern ports and routes through Central Asian neighbours. The change signals how the conflict is reshaping Iran's commerce and regional logistics.
- 2Fed puts Main Street before Wall Street, FT argues●For once, the Fed has put Main Street before Wall Street
The Financial Times argues that, for once, the US Federal Reserve has prioritised ordinary American households and small businesses over financial markets. The comment reflects debate over the Fed's policy direction and who its decisions ultimately serve. It is prompting discussion among economists and investors about a possible shift in how the central bank weighs Wall Street against the broader economy.
- 3Supreme Court abortion vote shadows Susan Collins' Senate race▼Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision
Maine Senator Susan Collins is running her first campaign since the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights, a decision her 2018 confirmation vote for Justice Brett Kavanaugh helped make possible. Abortion has become a central issue in her reelection race, with opponents arguing her vote enabled the rollback of Roe v. Wade, while Collins defends her record in a state that has backed abortion rights protections.