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Global Economy Briefing — June 20, 2026
European shares declined from record highs and oil prices fell as an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire stabilized the region. British shoppers increased spending, and crude oil lost gains from the Iran conflict, benefiting Brazil's new monetary easing cycle.
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