Housing & Consumer Policy: The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aiming to lower costs and curb investor pressure—good news for first-time buyers facing high prices and rates. Home & Retail Value Plays: Bensons for Beds rolls out “Obsessed with Value” with price match, no deposit, and a no-interest lifetime guarantee to make big-ticket purchases feel less risky. Prime Day Commerce: Day 2 of Amazon Prime Day 2026 keeps pushing steep discounts across audio, tech, and home, with shoppers also using tools to spot fake deals. Food & Convenience Launches: McCoy’s expands its coated peanuts with Thai Sweet Chicken, while SPAR UK lands an exclusive Lindt LINDOR Pistachio Milk Chocolate Bar from June 25. Logistics & Cross-Border Costs: From July 1, many low-value EU parcels face a new €3 customs duty (about £2.50), a potential surprise for UK sellers and frequent shippers. Energy Infrastructure Push: The U.S. is funding $17.5B for 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet rising power demand from data centers. Supply Chain & Biosecurity: Philippines authorities move to contain African swine fever, including a temporary ban on pork and swine items in Dumarao, Capiz, after cases in nearby towns.