### GLOBAL SNAPSHOT ### • White House focuses on trade, immigration, and the economy • Middle East tensions remain elevated as Israel and Iran dominate geopolitical headlines • Markets continue to monitor Federal Reserve policy and inflation • AI investment reshapes business, government, and national security • China remains central to global trade and technology competition • Apple gains on continued AI leadership ### POLITICAL PULSE ### The Trump administration continues to prioritize trade and immigration • Israel-Iran tensions remain a key geopolitical focus • Congress debates fiscal priorities while global leaders monitor economic and security developments. ### ECONOMIC OUTLOOK ### Markets continue watching inflation and Federal Reserve policy • AI investment remains a major driver of technology and business growth • Global trade and energy markets respond to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
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