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DAILY ISSUE · 2026-06-16

Tuesday 16 June 2026

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Starmer meets India's Prime Minister Modi at G7 summit

According to a Downing Street readout published June 16, the UK prime minister met India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit that afternoon. The readout said the leaders discussed the US-Iran peace deal announced on Sunday and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open with full freedom of navigation. They also discussed strengthening UK-India ties, with ag

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White House touts support for Jay Clayton as Trump's DNI nominee

In a June 16 release, the White House said President Trump's nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence was drawing strong bipartisan acclaim on Capitol Hill. The release noted Clayton is a former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Central banks are rethinking where they store their gold

The Wall Street Journal reported on June 16 that fewer central banks now store bullion in London and New York. According to the Journal, the shift reflects growing geopolitical concerns and central banks' desire to ensure greater control over, and access to, their reserves.

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