Morning Edition · Monday, June 1, 2026
Markets
Oil Posts Its Worst Month Since 2020 as Traders Bet on a Ceasefire That Is Not Yet Signed
Brent crude fell about 19 percent in May as traders anticipated a United States-Iran truce, then rose more than 5 percent on June 1 after both sides exchanged fresh strikes.
Crypto
Bitcoin and Ether Open June Lower as the Hard-Money Trade Splits
Digital assets fell after a weak May while gold and silver held near elevated levels, ending a long period in which they had moved together.
Tech
Dell's AI-Server Surge Adds Tens of Billions in Value and Lifts the Technology Trade
A very strong quarter for Dell and gains in International Business Machines rewarded investors, including large holders in Israel.
Geopolitics
United States and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes as Kuwait Says It Was Hit
American forces struck southern Iran, Kuwait accused Tehran of an attack on its territory, and Iran said no nuclear talks are under way.
Geopolitics
Israel Orders Strikes on Beirut's Southern Suburbs as Hezbollah Rockets Hit the North
Residents fled the Dahiyeh district after Israeli orders to attack, complicating mediation in the separate confrontation with Iran.
Geopolitics
French and British Navies Seize a Russia-Linked Tanker, and Moscow Calls It Piracy
France intercepted a sanctioned vessel sailing from Murmansk, the latest move against the shadow fleet that carries Russian oil.
Markets
Tehran's Stock Index Climbs as Iran Eases Imports, but in a Weakening Currency
The main stock market index rose past 4.3 million points while the central bank let exporters fund imports from their own foreign earnings.
World
Colombia's Far-Right Candidate Wins the First Round, Setting Up a Polarized Runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer who admires Donald Trump, finished first and will face the leftist senator Iván Cepeda.
Geopolitics
Russia Says Ukraine Struck the Zaporizhzhia Plant Site, While the IAEA Has Not Assigned Blame
Russian nuclear officials describe a deliberate drone strike on the occupied plant, an account the international watchdog has not endorsed.
World
The European Union Moves to Approve Return Hubs in Its Toughest Migration Law Yet
The bloc is set to back deportation centers outside its borders, longer detention, and faster removals.
Markets
Germany Leads Europe in Renewables but Still Pays Among Its Highest Power Prices
Strong solar and wind output in 2025 has not lowered bills, because prices remain tied to costly fossil fuels.
Geopolitics
Taiwan's Opposition Leader Heads to Washington for a Two-Week Visit
Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun travels to the United States and has signaled interest in meeting President Trump.
World
Ethiopia Votes With Abiy's Party Expected to Dominate, and Two Regions Left Out
Voting did not take place in northern Tigray and parts of Amhara because of insecurity.