Morning Briefing: June 10, 2026

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : * Chinese President Xi Jinping thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the hospitality shown during his recent state visit to North Korea, describing the trip as a success and a milestone in bilateral relations, state-run media reported.
59% : The US House of Representatives passed a $69.5 billion budget reconciliation package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029.
42% : * EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas unveiled a proposed new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting banks, weapons manufacturers, oil traders, refineries and crypto operators in third countries as the bloc seeks to further weaken Moscow's ability to finance the ongoing war in Ukraine.
37% : * China said the use of military force by the US, Israel and Iran has "proven" that it cannot solve any problem, stressing a diplomatic solution to disputes.
33% : " BUSINESS & ECONOMY * Oil prices fall over 5% after Israel-Iran halt attacks, easing supply fears Oil prices fell sharply after Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks following a renewed escalation in hostilities, easing immediate concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.
33% : The drop came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would pause strikes while warning that it would respond to any further attacks from Tehran.

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