Cyber & Payments: Iran’s banking coordination council says a limited cyberattack disrupted services at four major banks (Bank Melli Iran, Bank Tejarat, Bank Saderat Iran, Export Development Bank of Iran), with teams containing the issue and officials stressing no customer data was accessed or deleted. Fuel Prices: Kenya’s EPRA cut June-July pump prices slightly—Super Petrol to Ksh214.03/litre and Diesel to Ksh222.86/litre (kerosene unchanged)—citing changes in import costs. Inflation Watch (Egypt): Egypt’s annual urban consumer inflation eased to 14.6% in May, while core inflation held at 13.8%, with monthly inflation rising to 1.6% driven by food (meat/poultry, fruit, vegetables). Tech & Consumer Costs (US): US software and accessories prices jumped about 14.5% year-on-year in May, alongside record gains in electronic components, linked to AI-driven chip demand. Luxury Retail (GCC): The Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show spotlights a UAE-made Guinness-record gold dress (10kg, AED 5m) plus new premium collections from participating brands. Energy Shock (Mozambique): Mozambique fishermen in Maputo are staying ashore as Middle East-linked fuel price hikes and supply issues strain budgets. Diplomacy & Shipping: US-Iran deal talk momentum continues, with claims of a Sunday signing and talk of reopening the Strait of Hormuz—key for global shipping and consumer energy costs.