Israel reports unemployment rate spike to 16% as nearly one million people are out of work. Data from the Israeli Employment Service indicates a significant decline in available job positions compared to the number of job seekers.

Acting comptroller Jules Hurst estimates the cost of the conflict in Iran at $25 billion, according to testimony provided to the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday.

Acting comptroller Jules Hurst testified before the House Armed Services Committee that the ongoing conflict in Iran has cost approximately $25 billion.

UK borrowing costs hit their highest level since 1998 as global oil prices surge. The rise in yields reflects ongoing market pressure on government debt.

UK government borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1998, coinciding with a sharp increase in global oil prices.

Brown-Forman shares plunged after the Jack Daniel's maker said it ceased short-lived merger talks with France's Pernod Ricard.

Brown-Forman’s stock plummeted after the Jack Daniel’s whiskey maker announced it ceased short-lived discussions with French counterpart Pernod Ricard about a potential combination.

Germany approves 2027 budget, raising core defense spending to €105.8 billion and allocating €11.6 billion for Ukraine support. Total federal spending for the year is set at €543.3 billion.

The German government has approved its 2027 budget framework, which includes €11.6 billion in aid for Ukraine and an increase in core defense spending to €105.8 billion.