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The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said: If the evil alliance of Zionism and the United States makes another mistake, the region will become their hell!

According to CBS News, the United States is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens on suspicion of fraud.

On June 8th, Rob Guest Pinford, a lecturer in international security at King's College London, commented on the latest developments in the Middle East, stating that as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz stabilizes, Iran appears to be gradually entering what observers call a "neither war nor peace" state. Pinford pointed out, "Currently, Iran's attitude is relatively stable, and it is not in a hurry to return to the negotiating table to seek the lifting of sanctions." He believes that compared to Iran, the United States appears to be more clearly eager to push for an agreement, despite Trump's occasional hardline rhetoric. "There is a clear contrast in the signals Trump is sending," Pinford said. "On the one hand, he frequently makes strong statements about restarting war and destroying civilization; on the other hand, he posts that an agreement is within reach." Meanwhile, when discussing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision-making logic, Pinford pointed out that Netanyahu needs to prove that Israel is taking a tough stance against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and not just implementing Trump's policy intentions. He said, "Netanyahu must demonstrate that he is cracking down hard on Hezbollah, rather than simply acting according to Trump's demands."

On June 8th, WeChat announced that it is officially providing developers with the ability to easily access the WeChat AI ecosystem. Users can now access AI application services in mini-programs through the WeChat AI Agent. Meituan stated that as one of the first internal testing teams, it had previously collaborated with the WeChat team to develop and test the integration. It is understood that in the future, users will be able to access local life services such as Meituan Waimai (Meituan Takeout) through the WeChat Agent, achieving a more intelligent and convenient AI-powered life service experience.

On June 8th, KBRA Senior Director Ken Egan stated that further interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank could push the Eurozone economy towards unnecessary stagflation. In a report, he noted, "Reputation is paramount. While some tightening measures may be reasonably necessary to stabilize expectations, interest rates are a crude tool for addressing supply shocks, especially when growth momentum is weak." Egan stated that the recent rise in Eurozone inflation is driven more by external energy prices than by domestic overheating. He pointed out, "Confidence is very fragile, and if policy is over-corrected, the energy shock could potentially turn into a stagflation risk." The ECB is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points this week.

U.S. Steel plans to invest up to $2.5 billion in its Montvalli plant.

The U.S. Conference Board Employment Trends Index for May was 107.01, compared to 105.77 in May.

According to Al Jazeera, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a decision on whether the situation will escalate and on the Iranian issue at tonight's security cabinet meeting.

U.S. State Department: The United States has imposed additional visa restrictions on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their families.

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially reported that a magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred at 21:39 on June 8 in Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province (29.92 degrees north latitude, 101.93 degrees east longitude), with a focal depth of 11 kilometers.

The China Earthquake Networks Center automatically determined that an earthquake of approximately magnitude 3.7 occurred at 21:39 on June 8 near Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province (29.92 degrees north latitude, 101.96 degrees east longitude). The final result is subject to the official rapid report.

Data from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that fuel costs for U.S. airlines rose 78% in April, reaching nearly $6.5 billion.

On June 8th, Citigroup stated that earnings growth driven by AI infrastructure development is expected to propel the S&P 500 to break the 8,000-point mark in 2026. The bank raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 8,100 points, representing an upside of over 9.5% from last Friday's closing price, up from its previous target of 7,700 points. Strategist Kronat predicts that S&P 500 earnings per share will reach $350 in 2026 and rise to $400 in 2027. Kronat stated, "The AI tailwind is driving a surge in the fundamentals of related industries, and we are confident that earnings will continue to exceed expectations by the end of the year." He pointed out that unexpectedly strong earnings in the first quarter were unusually common, and while unlikely to be sustained, the rate of positive surprises in the coming quarters will remain above normal. Kronat believes that earnings will replace valuation expansion as the main driver of the index. He added that although the uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran war, inflation, and the interest rate path may cause volatility, AI spending remains a focus for investors. Regarding concerns about an AI bubble, Kronat believes the market's fervor for AI growth is far from over. "We are in the middle of a phase where price-to-earnings ratios will moderate, and earnings growth will bear a greater responsibility," he said.

Artificial intelligence chip maker Cerebras Systems (CBRS.O) rose about 5%, with at least nine brokerages initiating coverage of the stock.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 237.28 points higher, or 0.47%, at 51,104.06 on Monday, June 8; the S&P 500 opened 71.34 points higher, or 0.97%, at 7,455.08; and the Nasdaq Composite opened 390.62 points higher, or 1.52%, at 26,100.06.

On June 8th, Morgan Stanley strategists stated in a report that the US dollar could weaken in the coming months if risk appetite improves and the Federal Reserve avoids raising interest rates. They noted that positive risk sentiment is unfavorable for the dollar in the absence of rising interest rates. However, they added that if the US economy outperforms other countries, leading to larger interest rate hikes, it would be more favorable for the dollar. "Given that both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan are expected to raise interest rates this month, narrowing interest rate differentials should encourage increased risk appetite, thus putting pressure on the dollar."

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially reported that a magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred at 21:20 on June 8 in Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province (29.92 degrees north latitude, 101.94 degrees east longitude), with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.

Fitch: Oil production is expected to recover to roughly normal levels within weeks.

Fitch: (Regarding the global oil and gas industry) We expect the market to experience another supply glut in the fourth quarter of 2026, which will lead to lower prices.

Fitch Ratings upgraded its outlook for the global oil and gas sector to "Improved" due to higher energy prices.