Economic confidence is the weakest it has been since 2022, driven by growing pessimism about current conditions and the economy’s direction. Source: news.gallup.com

“I think for the vast majority of Americans, it will actually feel more normal, maybe happier,” Cowen said. But lawyers and bankers are in for a shock. Source: fortune.com

Investors in the region are monitoring the U.S.-Iran war and a slew of economic data. Source: cnbc.com

President Donald Trump is heading to one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country to test his midterm economic message. Source: apnews.com

Also in this newsletter: Europe’s Iris² project should get a slice of satellite frequencies Source: ft.com

Crude oil futures have jumped over 40% since the Iran war started. The US has also temporarily eased some sanctions pressure on Russian oil. Source: businessinsider.com