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Donald Trump embarks on a Middle East tour, with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE promising significant US investments. The geopolitical landscape has shifted since his last visit, with de-escalation of tensions with Iran and challenges to further normalization deals with Israel. The Cannes Film Festival begins, defying Trump's tariff threats. Romania and Poland hold presidential elections, while Portugal holds snap parliamentary elections. Key economic data releases include US and European inflation updates, and corporate results from Asian carmakers and tech companies are expected.

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