Global Scans · Pricing · Weekly Summary

• [New] While some states will conform to the new federal rules, many - such as Maryland - have already chosen to decouple from provisions like R&D expensing or the EBITDA-based interest-limitation change, requiring continued amortization or stricter interest caps for state purposes. CohnReznick
• [New] Price hikes are coming due to increasing RAM costs, while the IDC predicted that PC shipments could shrink by almost 10% in 2026 due to higher prices. Engadget
• [New] Gasoline prices surged 12.3% in April thanks to the ongoing conflict with Iran and the supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. investing.com
• [New] If you are one of the 61% of US adults who are concerned about the cost of meal kits, Blue Apron could be a good option - especially if you are looking to waste less food or save on going out to eat. CNet
• [New] Unlike larger European financial centers that are focused on wealth management, investment funds or capital markets, Moldova's fintech opportunity is rooted in economic development. The Fintech Times
• [New] Motorists will pay higher tolls on Sydney motorways in 10 days' time as the NSW government is poised to miss a crucial target for a shake-up of roads pricing. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Oil prices will still be closely watched, as a sustained pullback would ease pressure on inflation expectations and give investors more confidence around the path of interest rates. ST
• [New] Supporters of hourly matching might point to examples such as Europe to say the true problem is not enabling new clean power generation, but rather incentivizing storage or demand response programs. Watershed
• [New] Global smartphone shipments are expected to decline by 15% in 2026 as increasing memory prices driven by AI technology push up device costs. gHacks
• [New] Nat-gas prices fell from a 1.5-week high on Wednesday and settled lower on concerns that a tropical cyclone along the US Gulf coast could disrupt LNG export shipments and boost domestic nat-gas supplies. Barchart.com
• [New] Washington will begin removing its naval blockade, issue waivers for Iranian oil exports, make frozen or restricted Iranian assets available, work towards easing sanctions and pursue with regional partners a reconstruction and economic development plan for Iran worth at least $300bn (£224bn). BBC News
• [New] US pricing has yet to be announced, but current indications suggest it could arrive below the US$10,000 mark, placing it squarely in Suzuki V-Strom 650 territory. New Atlas
• [New] Though the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran sent oil prices tumbling to a three-month low, it will probably take months for energy prices to return to prewar levels. The Guardian
• [New] Higher prices will likely outlast the Iran war. The Week
• [New] Says research firm CCS Insight, which expects smartphone shipments to fall by 15% in 2026 as some entry-level devices have already seen their sticker prices go up by more than 50% since last year. theregister
• [New] Crude oil prices and global bond yields tumbled on Monday, sparking risk-on sentiment and boosting equity markets after the US and Iran agreed to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Barchart.com
• [New] The S&P 500 advanced nearly 1% on a rebound in tech shares and hopes of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran that also sent Brent crude oil prices to a three-month low. BlackRock
• [New] Nat-gas prices on Monday initially moved lower on forecasts of cooler US weather, which could reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. Barchart.com
• [New] With or without an agreement, Iran will not have nuclear weapons - not today and not tomorrow. CNN
• [New] More recent legal wins by plans against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2024 over Star ratings may have given plans greater optimism about opportunities to improve or maintain positive Star ratings in 2026. Healthcare Advisory Services and Analytics | Chartis
• [New] Based on the analysis of the costs of Wormhole by crypto experts, the following maximum and minimum W prices are expected in 2030: $0.0395 and $0.0125. Changelly
• [New] After the analysis of the prices of Wormhole in previous years, it is assumed that in 2027, the minimum price of Wormhole will be around $0.00734. Changelly

Last updated: 22 June 2026