Refinitiv survey: US average house prices projected to rise 1.2% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027, down from the Q1 survey forecasts of 1.8% and 2.5%.

Trump told Fox News the US had tried to supply weapons to the Iranian people to topple the Tehran regime. He said weapons were routed to Iran’s regional opponents — Kurdish forces — but accused them of keeping rather than distributing the arms, saying the Kurds let us down and I will remember that. Trump added he initially opposed the plan because he suspected the Kurds would retain the weapons.

ECB sources said they would need to see a sharp surge in crude oil prices to support a July rate hike. Policymakers said forecasts already assume two further hikes, implying a September increase remains possible.