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These sources examine the global economic and geopolitical landscape in June 2026, highlighted by a transformative peace deal between the United States and Iran. Signed during a successful G7 Summit in France, the agreement reopens the Strait of Hormuz and initiates a sixty-day window for comprehensive negotiations regarding nuclear programs and reconstruction funds. Simultaneously, the green economy has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $10 trillion in market capitalization and becoming the world's third-largest industry. Corporate performance remains robust, with Micron Technology reporting record-breaking quarterly revenue of over $41 billion driven by the AI era. However, market reactions are mixed, as Darden Restaurants and McCormick face scrutiny over specific revenue metrics despite beating earnings estimates. Additionally, the U.S. is on pace for a record year in startup acquisitions, bolstered by SpaceX's massive $60 billion purchase of the AI firm Cursor.