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Daily Market Updates.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

191 briefs
CommoditiesOil prices fall as U.S. and Iran pause fighting for a second day
Global MarketsMaria Corina Machado rejects US-backed Venezuela talks in August
Bonds & RatesOil above $100 could push UK interest rate outlook higher
CommoditiesOil prices turn lower as risk shifts to two Middle East chokepoints
CryptoWEMIX halts bridges after attacker moves about $724,000 in USDC.e
US MarketsOil drops and stock futures rise as U.S. and Iran pause attacks
CryptoTriple-A says it is investigating after hot wallet losses rise
Global MarketsICE officer’s vetting under internal review after deadly Maine shooting
ETFs & FundsPINK vs. XLV: Two healthcare ETFs differ on fees and strategy
EarningsIntel reports a standout AI-driven quarter, shares up sharply year over year
Global MarketsAI is set to replace routine white-collar roles, Simon Johnson says
ForexNew Zealand dollar seen strengthening versus euro on rate-gap bets
Global MarketsUK to host Zelensky and share IP for drone electronic jamming
Global MarketsHong Kong ride-hailing and taxi industry faces major regulatory overhaul
Real EstatePlan to downsize in retirement even with a paid off home
ForexFOMC and global CPI, GDP releases set up major FX test this week
US MarketsParamount pauses $111 billion Warner Bros deal as antitrust fight nears
CommoditiesU.S. jet fuel costs jump as Middle East hostilities lift crude prices
CryptoMichael Saylor teases another color after Strategy pauses BTC buys
ForexUS pauses strikes as Iran says it will maintain ceasefire
Global MarketsPentagon removes US troops from Iran war death tally, adds 'Overseas Operations'
CryptoHashdex plan ties NCIQ crypto ETF staking rewards to fee thresholds
Bonds & RatesRising inflation risks turning late-July Fed meeting into a rate-hike call
US MarketsArizona State launches new degree aimed at influencer careers
EarningsTeva’s turnaround lifts branded drug growth, but 2026 EPS forecast drops
Global MarketsRaul Castro absent from Cuba’s July 26 rally after decades of attendance
CommoditiesArgentina logs record May 2026 oil and natural gas output
CryptoGalaxy prices 9.875% notes for CoreWeave Texas AI data-center build
Global MarketsNetanyahu clashes with New York mayor over ICC war-crimes claims
CryptoClarity Act draft advances, Senate ethics dispute tightens timeline
CryptoKB Kookmin Bank to launch Kinexys blockchain trade payments in August
ETFs & FundsVanguard Financials ETF versus ProShares Ultra Financials for financial exposure
Global MarketsFed decision and big tech earnings set the tone for Wall Street next week
CryptoCFTC warns prediction markets against template-style event certifications
CryptoCLARITY draft would prevent self-custodied BTC from being deemed abandoned
Real EstateUK Liberal Democrats urge air conditioning in all new homes
Global MarketsRussian missiles hit Kyiv, killing at least two and wounding civilians
ETFs & FundsArticle outlines capital needs to fund $4,000 monthly with dividends
Real EstateFull retirement age can lift Social Security work limits for veterans
Real Estate$25,000 home repairs could drain an emergency fund, experts warn
EarningsAlphabet posts first negative free cash flow as AI spending accelerates
US MarketsDow Jones futures track U.S.-Iran deal talks as Apple leads earnings
Global MarketsWisconsin tightens action against election prediction markets
CommoditiesDOE approves nuclear safety design agreement for molten salt reactor
Global MarketsTrump pardon brings Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez home
CryptoTwo public firms sold 511 Bitcoin to repay about $31.7 million in debt
InsuranceVitality rolls out YouTube health podcast with clinical guidance
CryptoNatGold Digital finishes second tokenization, delays Kraken start
EarningsRaytheon and Lockheed earnings lift defense stocks as backlogs hit records
US MarketsGary Stevenson quits YouTube channel citing health concerns
Global MarketsUK foreign secretary to take World Bank board seat on climate and development
CommoditiesBrent tops $100 as Red Sea attacks and Black Sea disruptions crimp oil flows
InsuranceTravelers stays open to strategic acquisitions after strong Q2
US MarketsShein posts $99 million quarterly net loss ahead of Hong Kong listing
US MarketsTesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa in Florida
US MarketsS&P 500 gains have come in extreme bursts, not steady grind
EarningsLeslie's Pool Supply warns it may seek Chapter 11 after store closures
US MarketsStock market week ahead focused on the Fed and Mag 7 cash flows
Real EstateJudge rejects DIY divorce after 30 years, citing unfair terms
US MarketsWarren calls House insider trading bill full of loopholes
US MarketsICE can search credit card data via Thomson Reuters without a warrant
ETFs & FundsDimon says stock valuations are too high, points investors to ETFs
Global MarketsThailand adds Phra Mahathat monastery to UNESCO World Heritage List
CryptoBitcoin options max pain held as $1.2 billion expiry passed on Deribit
EarningsNorthrop Grumman and homebuilders signal a split economy in 2026
CommoditiesAustralia accelerates renewables shift to boost energy security
CryptoBitMart to wind down trading platform amid CEO says he was not consulted
US MarketsV&A workers ballot for heatwave-related strike action over pay
US MarketsGen X investors near retirement face dotcom-bubble portfolio risk
CryptoBrazil pilots tokenized livestock identities as loan collateral at B3
US MarketsIndustrials in the S&P 500 trade near tech valuations on AI boom
CryptoAnalysts forecast Cardano ADA could reach $1.89 by 2030
EarningsAlphabet lifts 2025 capex outlook, signaling more AI infrastructure demand
US MarketsAI wealth is concentrated, spurring new ideas to broaden ownership
CryptoThinking Machines Lab launches Inkling, a 975B open-source model
US MarketsOne stock is driving unusual S&P 500 earnings growth expectations
Global MarketsChina adds Polish university to dual-use export blacklist tied to EU sanctions
CryptoIndia CBDT issues crypto reporting guidelines for exchanges under 2025 law
US MarketsJim Cramer backs away from IonQ amid rising-rate concerns
US MarketsMicron’s AI-fueled earnings jump prompts debate on how long it lasts
US MarketsSpaceX shares drop sharply after IPO amid IPO-hype concerns
US MarketsKimberly-Clark acquisition of Kenvue framed as margin boost
Global MarketsIsraeli settlers set fires and graffiti on West Bank mosques
Global MarketsGatwick Airport runs out of running water after outage affecting supply
CryptoCME sues to block CFTC approval of perpetual-style Bitcoin and Ether futures
US MarketsOpportunity Zone tax deferral ends Dec. 31 for some investors
Global MarketsChinese scientist probed after death linked to experimental gene therapy
EarningsMSCI slips after narrow Q2 earnings miss while tracking volatility demand
Global MarketsFriso maker says extra testing clears recalled batch in Hong Kong and Macau
CryptoDormant Bitcoin movement hits 4-year low as OG selling eases
US MarketsFed decision and AI earnings put pressure on a wobbly S&P 500
US MarketsS&P 500 slips below key chart level as yields, oil and dollar rise
US MarketsPrediction markets like Polymarket draw UK interest, aided by US-style workarounds
CryptoCFTC warns prediction markets firms against broad template certifications
Real EstateGLP-1 weight-loss drugs are shifting consumer spending toward wellness
CryptoBitcoin hovers near $64,500 as weekend levels split traders’ next week
Bonds & RatesRising Treasury yields signal renewed concern over inflation and rates
Global MarketsNorth Korea marks Victory Day with war still unresolved, analyst says
Global MarketsUK Prime Minister Burnham says he would call out Trump
EarningsCostco and Waste Management positioned as inflation beneficiaries
Global MarketsLeaked transcript sheds light on DeepSeek founder Liang’s “restraint” strategy
US MarketsBerkshire CEO Greg Abel has $397 billion in cash to deploy
US MarketsJeff Bezos invests $2 billion into Blue Origin's first outside funding round
ETFs & FundsOnly 26% of US households have 'essential wealth,' Aspen finds
US MarketsDoes a parent’s hidden student loan debt pass to the child after death?
CommoditiesOil prices lag despite supply losses as demand falls faster
US MarketsCar buyers with negative equity face record payments amid rising costs
US MarketsRetirement planning stress, inflation concerns push many Americans past 70
Global MarketsUK PM Andy Burnham rules out early election and says he puts Britain first
Global MarketsUK consumer confidence rises on VAT, transport steps and easing inflation
US MarketsTop Wall Street analysts back three stocks for long-term growth
CryptoMost tokenized US stocks still depend on Alpaca custody layer
Global MarketsVietnamese cargo ship sinks in South China Sea, 17 sailors missing
Global MarketsCuba’s energy crisis is leaving taps dry for nearly 3 million people
Global MarketsChina’s top tech firms rebuff US congressional AI trip after 7 years
InsuranceNavacord partners with Steers Insurance to expand in Atlantic Canada
InsuranceChubb partners with Amazon to offer embedded device protection
CryptoChainlink CCIP draws $7B in token value after major bridge migrations
InsuranceVelocity Credit Union partners with Inszone to expand insurance access
CryptoKB Kookmin Bank to launch blockchain cross-border payments on JPM Kinexys
Global MarketsUkraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv
Global MarketsHong Kong restaurants criticize new permits for dog-friendly outdoor seating
Global MarketsIndia equity outlook revised as Nifty targets fall for 2026
CryptoMiCA and the U.K. crypto framework may drive an EU M&A wave
US MarketsRegulators push to allow less quarterly reporting, stirring debate
CryptoBitcoin’s next difficulty drop could cut miner revenue expectations
EarningsGE Vernova faces EPS miss as AI-driven power demand lifts orders
Global MarketsSouth Korea announces $950 billion AI deals with Samsung and SK Group
CryptoBitcoin climbs to a 30-day high above $65,000
EarningsNovo Nordisk faces Eli Lilly ad lawsuit as shares slide
US MarketsJim Cramer calls Wells Fargo’s valuation multiple “a mistake”
US MarketsJim Cramer backs JPMorgan and Citigroup as bargain financial stocks
EarningsIBM shares slide after CEO admits company moved too slowly
InsurancePriority Health adds cancer support offerings for large self-funded employers
EarningsSuper Micro flags improving profitability in preliminary Q4 update
ETFs & FundsLeveraged ETF trading swings as investors favor plain-vanilla funds
US MarketsJim Cramer urges buying CrowdStrike after rogue AI incident
Global MarketsAfDB warns ‘super’ El Nino could cost Africa $10 billion to $20 billion
Global MarketsNine IPOs set to open for subscription next week, aiming for ₹11,365 crore
Global MarketsHong Kong plans larger homes and more recreation in Northern Metropolis
CryptoBitcoin-linked desks face different collateral costs despite similar hedges
Global MarketsPhonePe posts 11.5% FY26 revenue growth to ₹7,920 crore, net losses widen
US MarketsWorld Cup boosts UK pub sales with 30m extra pints and £150m uplift
Global MarketsJournal reviews disputed Hong Kong map after university researcher claim
Global MarketsChina carmakers face margin squeeze as sales fall 20.2%
Global MarketsIran says it made progress in Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz management
Global MarketsTyphoon Noul hits near Hong Kong, triggers No 9 storm alert
CryptoShiba Inu jumps 36% with no clear catalyst as trading surges
Global MarketsZelensky says Russia seeks 30,000 extra troops and missile launchers
CryptoBitMart to wind down exchange, ending trading on Aug. 26
CryptoBitMart to wind down trading by Aug. 26, BMX token plunges 58%
CommoditiesCorn futures end Friday mixed after pulling off early lows
CommoditiesWheat slips after buyers lift it off early Friday lows
ETFs & FundsETF issuers rush to add Anthropic ahead of its IPO
US Markets3PL stocks fall after Texas verdict targets C.H. Robinson
US MarketsSoFi shares have fallen 39% since January as headwinds mount
US MarketsGeneral Motors raises profit outlook by $500 million for 2026
US MarketsTexas Instruments and Qualcomm compared on dividend payout potential
US MarketsNebius shares jump after Nvidia discloses a 9.3% stake
CommoditiesSoybeans hold gains as front-month contracts lead weekly rise
ETFs & FundsSPHD targets higher income and lower day-to-day volatility in S&P 500
US MarketsVodafone franchisee deal settlement follows calls for tougher protections
Global MarketsTyphoon Noul strands about 2,000 passengers overnight at Hong Kong airport
Global MarketsUS midterm polls point to Democratic control of the House, 100 days out
Global MarketsIndia pushes to top 200 warships as China and Pakistan expand fleets
Global MarketsUNESCO adds Asuka-Fujiwara sites to Japan’s World Heritage list
CommoditiesCocoa prices ease, but chocolate prices stay high
Global MarketsEuropean heatwaves redirect some holidaymakers toward cooler northern spots
Global MarketsSoutheast Asia urged to reform to benefit from ‘China plus one’
Global MarketsIndia youth protest over exam leaks shakes support for Modi government
Global MarketsTyphoon Noul cancels travel across Guangdong after landfall
Global MarketsHong Kong expands after-school care, but some families still face limits
EarningsWorld Acceptance reports Q1 2027 revenue growth and improved credit trends
US MarketsChip sell-off weighs on Nasdaq 100 as tariff and Iran risks rise
US MarketsStrong ratings drive Apple’s stock swing trade as “Magnificent 7” rotates
US MarketsFuturistic tech stocks slide 60% to 65% from highs as investors reassess
US MarketsOracle shares lag peers despite strong operating metrics
Global MarketsUS imposes 10% to 12.5% tariffs on Southeast Asian economies
Global MarketsChinese team develops tantalum alloy that stays strong at 2,400°C
Global MarketsMalaysia police open probe into Sanusi over race-linked campaign remarks
US MarketsPremium between SK Hynix’s US and South Korean shares flagged
CryptoBinance runs monthly phishing tests on staff to spot security gaps
Bonds & RatesBond rout lifts Treasury yields near highest levels since early 2025
Global MarketsUS decision not to renew Hong Kong normalization order spotlights city’s future
Global MarketsSemiconductors and deeptech seen as $500B to $1T opportunity for India
Global MarketsChinese film about Taiwan reunification faces backlash in mainland China
Global MarketsXinjiang seen as bridge for Hong Kong firms to Central Asia
US MarketsPrimark cuts prices on hundreds of items as online rivals intensify
Real EstatePet-friendly rental searches plunge in England after renters rights law
Global MarketsIndonesia advances plan for financial centre with new legal framework
Global MarketsHong Kong to lower typhoon signal as flight and rail cancellations mount

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