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Daily Market Updates.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

283 briefs
Global MarketsChina and US seek industry input on possible tariff reductions
Global MarketsBeijing issues measured response to Trump’s 2020 election interference claims
CryptoMubadala Capital launches tokenized private markets fund across Base, Solana
InsuranceInsurance agency and brokerage M&A hits weakest start since 2016
InsuranceReinsurers urged to use soft market to prepare for next hard cycle
InsuranceAscent Insurance Group acquires Baker Harris Hopkins agency
InsuranceAI could disrupt insurance distribution and underwriting, McKinsey says
InsuranceCatastrophe bond issuance hits record levels in first-half 2026
US MarketsJPMorgan warns AI leaders and chip stocks may diverge into year-end
EarningsLockheed Martin shares jump after earnings beat and raised outlook
EarningsRocket Lab slides after Neutral rating flags valuation risk
CryptoPolymarket plans to challenge France ISP block of its website
Global MarketsSuzhou court orders Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan
ForexEuro stabilizes ahead of ECB decision as hedge unwinding supports EUR
EarningsAmerican Airlines cuts 2026 earnings outlook on higher fuel costs
CryptoBitcoin mining deals seen as key to powering AI data centers
ForexDollar climbs with oil surge and higher yields amid Middle East risk
CommoditiesGold pulls back below $4,100 as higher US yields weigh on XAU/USD
ForexDollar holds most weekly gains as Treasury yields stay elevated
Global MarketsInfosys voluntary attrition rate falls to 13% in Q1 FY27
ForexGold slips as dollar rebounds and oil prices rise on Middle East tensions
Global MarketsGeely and Ford to build EVs at idle Spain plant near Valencia
Global MarketsUS House backs NDAA ban on Chinese-made humanoid robots for defense use
CommoditiesChina-linked tankers sail toward Bab el-Mandeb with Saudi crude
InsuranceSantam Syndicate 1918 adds two London Market underwriters
Real EstateIRS scrutiny raises new questions for conservation easements tax breaks
Global MarketsDubai launches £600 invite rewards to boost tourism amid regional war
ForexHawkish ECB pricing lifts euro-zone yields as energy risks rise
CryptoHYPE drops as funds queue nearly $150M in locked-token withdrawals
Global MarketsUK to cut business rates 20% for struggling pubs, clubs, and venues
Global MarketsHerzog & de Meuron donates 200+ archival items to Hong Kong’s M+
ETFs & FundsCybersecurity ETFs gain as sector rallies in Q2 2026
EarningsComcast earnings spotlight NBCUniversal strength before planned split
ForexSouth African rand outlook hinges on SARB rate hike to 7.25%
Global MarketsMoonshot AI accessed Nvidia chips in Thailand despite export ban
CryptoBitMEX exits as crypto derivatives consolidation accelerates
CommoditiesWar, weather and US-Iran tensions push wheat futures higher
CryptoCrypto “wrench attacks” rise to $124.1M in six months, France leads
CryptoBitcoin rises after updated CLARITY Act text, analysts see limited impact
CommoditiesOil edges toward $100 after Houthi claim of Red Sea strikes
Global MarketsMalaysia investigates Maxis after influencer’s telecom data is leaked
ForexGBP/USD stalls below 1.3400 as USD firms and UK inflation cools
US MarketsSK Hynix ADR premium in the U.S. likely to persist after ruling
CryptoKazakhstan approves rules for strategic crypto mining linked to state reserve
US MarketsBlackstone profit surges as AI-driven private equity attracts inflows
Global MarketsNew petition seeks FCC pause on orbital datacenter licenses
Global MarketsHKEX recognizes Bursa Malaysia, enabling Malaysian secondary listings in Hong Kong
InsuranceRLI Q2 2026 gross premiums rise 3% to $579.7 million
ForexPound holds below 1.3400 amid fiscal worries and softer UK inflation
Global MarketsEU fines Google 890 million euros for allegedly favoring its own services
EarningsInfosys Q1 profit rises 12.3% YoY, revenue grows 14%
Global MarketsIndiGo swings to ₹238 crore loss as fuel costs double in June quarter
Global MarketsFormer official’s son jailed for HK$64 million laundering scheme
InsuranceChubb touts high-net-worth personal lines durability and capital plan
CryptoBitwise expects Hyperliquid and Robinhood ventures to lift Bitcoin
EarningsEli Lilly targets 2027 approval filing for retatrutide obesity drug
US MarketsMillionaires urge Andy Burnham to raise taxes on the very richest
InsuranceU.S. severe convective storm losses expected below average in 2026
EarningsT-Mobile earnings rise as more customers sign up for premium plans
CryptoSmarter Web repays $11.7M convertible with 177.89 bitcoin sale
InsuranceGoosehead appoints Mark Jones, Jr. CEO effective Jan. 1, 2027
CryptoBitcoin holds in a $64,000 to $66,800 range after July rebound
CryptoAFX Trade bridge exploit drains about $24 million, attacker offered 30% bounty
US MarketsElizabeth Warren presses Barclays over Jes Staley Epstein investigation gap
US Markets“Quality” investing looks set for a comeback
Global MarketsIndian stocks fall for fourth straight session amid Middle East tensions
Global MarketsEU fines Google about $1 billion over alleged anti-competitive practices
Global MarketsSensex and Nifty slide for a fourth day as crude tops $99
Global MarketsEU fines Google €890m over Digital Markets Act search and app violations
Global MarketsLawmakers propose Industrial Bank funded by China tariff revenue
InsuranceChubb CEO says AI token costs are small versus efficiency gains
Global MarketsUkraine escalates attacks on Russia’s Wildberries retail platform
US MarketsInflation outlook raises stakes for corporate earnings beats
InsuranceLloyd's investigation finds compliance breaches against ex CEO John Neal
InsuranceUS commercial insurance rates fall slower than global market
InsuranceGlobe Life Q2 revenue rises 7% as underwriting margins improve
InsuranceGoosehead names insider Mark Jones Jr. CEO effective Jan 1, 2027
CryptoBitcoin hovers below $69,000 ahead of Fed decision, ETF inflows steady
US MarketsVellora Impact shares hit 20% upper circuit after Q1 profit turnaround
CryptoCoinbase plans to raise Singapore headcount to about 200 by 2026
InsuranceCanadian wildfire smoke raises questions for home and car coverage
CryptoRamp expands stablecoin accounts to all customers on Solana
CommoditiesGold holds above $4,000 as investors await next week’s Fed decision
US MarketsMark Cuban says employee stock can help narrow income inequality
Real EstateHousing market likely to normalize in 2026, not crash
CommoditiesU.S. oil rises above $90 as Brent tops $98 after Red Sea attacks
ETFs & FundsPortfolio manager links IPO surge to market bubble risk
US MarketsGoogle investors weigh spending concerns as core businesses look steady
ForexAUD/USD consolidates near 0.7000 as RBA hike bets near full pricing
CommoditiesTotalEnergies profit jumps 68% to $6 billion on higher oil prices
InsuranceGlobal commercial insurance rates fall 6% in Q2 2026
Global MarketsChina braces for up to three typhoons in coming 10 days
Global MarketsEuropean stocks rise as defense earnings lift sentiment
ForexECB expected to stay hawkish as inflation nears 3%
ForexNorwegian Krone seen with limited upside as Norges Bank buying stays tepid
US MarketsTips Music shares jump after Q1 revenue rises and buyback proposal
CryptoCircle partners with Kakao and Toss Bank to explore stablecoin rails in S. Korea
US MarketsNuclear power support boosts Westinghouse’s turnaround prospects
Global MarketsChina and US foreign ministers emphasize stability ahead of Xi trip
CommoditiesBrent oil edges toward $100 as Red Sea risks and Hormuz tensions rise
Global MarketsShanghai unveils plan to expand shipping services and tech-led hub
CryptoBitcoin holds above $65,000 as Alphabet signals higher AI spending
CryptoGrayscale says Bitcoin could have bottomed before its cycle low
CryptoBitcoin slips as Iran war expansion lifts oil above $90 a barrel
CommoditiesOil rises for fifth straight day as Red Sea risks intensify
Global MarketsFudan researchers claim single-electron DRAM boosts memory signal
Global MarketsIndonesia drafts AI-era copyright bill tying payouts to human involvement
CryptoBitMEX to shut down permanently on Sept. 23, 2026
InsuranceConsilium names Samuel Outram managing partner for energy risk unit
CommoditiesOil rises toward $100 as Red Sea tanker attacks spread from Iran
Global MarketsUniCredit CEO says Commerzbank deal could happen in fourth quarter
ForexEuro holds above 1.1400 as ECB hawkish expectations support EUR/USD
ForexYen weakens as rising oil and gas push USD/JPY above 163
Global MarketsAastha Spintex declares 1:1 bonus shares and recommends FY26 dividend
CryptoBitMEX will shut down September 23 and stop new account sign-ups
CryptoBitMEX to shut down operations on Sept. 23, 2026
CryptoBNY to test tokenized Treasuries on private blockchain by year-end
EarningsEternal’s Q1 shows net order value growth across food delivery and quick commerce
EarningsCipla Q1 profit drops 39% year over year as revenue rises
EarningsUjjivan Small Finance Bank Q1 profit jumps as NII hits record
CryptoVerus-Ethereum bridge exploit drains $7.5 million via prior flaw class
ETFs & FundsAnalog semiconductor stocks fall as Texas Instruments and rivals miss
Global MarketsForeign investors buy back ₹17,227 crore in Indian equities in July
US MarketsTesla and Alphabet shares slide in premarket on AI spending worry
Global MarketsSouth Korea and Taiwan drive biggest shift in MSCI Emerging Markets weight
CommoditiesEU grants 12-month LNG shipping exemption for Dynagas after Greek push
InsuranceBirdsEyeView inks multi-year deal with Market Lane for catastrophe modelling
CryptoHome invasions surge as the leading crypto wrench attack in H1 2026
Bonds & Rates10-year Treasury yields rise as traders track oil and await jobs data
Global MarketsZerodha CEO says customer retention is hardest for stockbrokers
Global MarketsRubio says US pressure on Iran will keep increasing until talks resume
US MarketseasyJet profit falls 70% as fuel costs surge after Iran war
ETFs & FundsAsia-focused hedge funds reverse fortunes after AI stock rout
ETFs & FundsHedge fund managers weigh Singapore exit for Hong Kong tax benefits
EarningsPVR Inox swings to profit in Q1 as revenue and margins rise
Global MarketsHong Kong university launches pharmacist-led osteoporosis screening program
ETFs & FundsSEC guidance would require activists to disclose their campaign backers
ETFs & FundsFasanara Capital appoints ex-Man executive to lead AI lab
ETFs & FundsExodusPoint hires former Ovata traders for expanded Asia operations
Global MarketsHouthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tankers amid Iran deal comments
ETFs & FundsChina signals tighter oversight of quant funds and AI trading
CryptoBitMEX to shut down on Sept. 23, 2026 after owner closes exchange
ETFs & FundsCME says institutional demand is muted for perpetual futures
ETFs & FundsCitadel Securities expands European equity options presence in Amsterdam
ETFs & FundsBNY Mellon readies 24/7 Treasury settlement as tokenized assets grow
CommoditiesOil prices jump after Red Sea tanker attack claims
US MarketsStocks fall as oil hits $100 a barrel and bonds sell off
ForexBOE hike expectations rise as UK gilt yields jump to 5.08%
Global MarketsAmap unveils five-model ABot AI system for robot embodied intelligence
InsuranceRenaissanceRe reports $599.1 million underwriting income in Q2 2026
InsuranceRenaissanceRe Capital Partners earns just over $83 million in Q2 2026 fees
ForexECB expected to hold key rates steady as Middle East tensions shift focus
ForexLagarde says ECB will keep rates steady after July decision
Real EstateMortgage breach delays can span months before affected people are told
CryptoMirae Asset completes Korbit takeover, becomes largest shareholder
Global MarketsProlonged US-Iran conflict could cut earnings growth estimates in India
Global MarketsStudy says Nankai Trough locked zone shifts, complicating megaquake forecasts
ForexPound weakens after softer UK inflation boosts expectations of BoE easing
Real EstateNon-QM lending sheds subprime stigma as credit standards tighten
CommoditiesIndia solar module makers shut down after domestic cell rule starts
InsuranceAon appoints Brian Fomby North America MD of PathWise
CryptoSpot Bitcoin ETFs near $1B in inflows over seven straight sessions
CryptoKorbit joins Mirae Asset Group after affiliate takes controlling stake
Global MarketsUK carmakers lobbied to keep petrol and diesel cars after 2035
InsuranceCatIQ pegs 2024 Jasper wildfire insured losses at CAD 1.3bn
ForexFrance business climate improves modestly in July, confidence rises
InsuranceMGAs and wholesalers shift focus to operational excellence for growth
InsuranceLA wildfires push US home insurance severity to record high in 2025
InsuranceGreg Provenzo promoted to lead RT Binding Authority's London Markets business
InsuranceBaker Harris Hopkins Insurance sold to Ascent Insurance Group in Oklahoma
InsuranceOakbridge Insurance partners with Charlotte-area firm
InsuranceBOXX Insurance expands Cyberboxx Business with AI and deepfake coverage
CryptoKakao signs MOU with Circle to explore won stablecoin payments
US MarketsSpaceX shares trade below IPO price as advisors urge post-IPO discipline
CommoditiesCrude and gasoline rise as Iran and Houthi threats tighten global supply
US MarketsTexas Instruments shares extend bounce after holding $280 support
US MarketsJPMorgan and Nvidia face key stock levels as investors weigh momentum
Real EstateAtlantic Bay Mortgage Group adopts EOS to tighten execution discipline
US MarketsGoogle develops chip for Gemini AI models, codenamed Frozen v2
EarningsTesla heads into Q2 earnings after 480,126 deliveries in the quarter
US MarketsMorgan Stanley downgrades Adobe to Underweight and cuts its price target
Global MarketsEngland cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and live music by 20%
Global MarketsIndusInd Bank shares drop after June-quarter turnaround earnings
CryptoBitcoin and Ethereum-linked bridges drained of over $35 million in attacks
CommoditiesSilver holds near $60 as US Treasury yields rise
CommoditiesHouthi attacks prompt at least two Saudi oil tankers to turn back
ForexGBP/USD faces downside risk below 1.3340, per UOB
US MarketsBajaj Auto hits a 52-week high for the second straight session
ForexUSD/CAD near 1.4060 as oil rises on escalating US-Iran tensions
US MarketsHugging Face hack prompts warning about AI security risks
Global MarketsSpending-linked jitters keep major tech shares lower in the US session
Global MarketsHong Kong expands trial of fully driverless vehicles to Airport Island
Global MarketsAsia hedge funds slide in July selloff after AI-driven gains
Global MarketsEurope expands gunpowder capacity to ease ammunition bottlenecks
Global MarketsThailand hunts suspects after attack kills five soldiers in Narathiwat
EarningsMagnus Steel and Infra stock rises 5% after Q1FY27 profit surge
CryptoBancaStato rolls out regulated crypto trading via Sygnum and Avaloq
InsuranceKYND flags hidden AI accumulation risk for insurers
EarningsInfosys set to report Q1 FY27 results, with guidance in focus
ForexEuro rises against the dollar ahead of ECB policy decision
InsuranceW.R. Berkley CEO warns delegated underwriting model lacks alignment
Global MarketsGulf Lloyds IPO allotment expected July 23 ahead of July 27 listing
ForexPhilippine peso holds near record low as BSP weighs costly intervention
Global MarketsEngland to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20%
ForexRupiah firms after Bank Indonesia holds rates at 5.75%
ForexRupee firms as RBI support seen, USD/INR near 96.47
Global MarketsSeven-Eleven warns franchisees over suspected anime and game merch scalping
CommoditiesWTI climbs near $87.50 as Middle East supply routes face disruption
ForexAUD/USD edges higher near 0.7020 after upbeat Aussie jobs data
Global MarketsSouth Korea GDP tops forecasts in Q2, lifting KOSPI and won
CommoditiesGlobal oil prices rise as Iran-linked conflict escalates
Global MarketsChina holds two-day live-fire drill in waters near Taiwan Strait
InsuranceSurvey finds most small businesses are underinsured or unsure of coverage
Global MarketsHedge funds target UK stocks after Andy Burnham economic pledge
Global MarketsPhilippines advances cross-border power link with Indonesia
US MarketsSotefin Bharat shares surge to upper circuit after SME IPO listing
CryptoAFX Trade loses $24.15M in USDC after bridge validator keys compromised
CryptoMirae Asset completes acquisition of Korbit crypto exchange
CommoditiesGold and silver rebound, but analysts warn of limited upside
InsuranceFlood Re posts £48.8m profit as it backs 353,000 flood policies
Global MarketsChina begins two-day live-fire drills near Taiwan Strait island
ForexEconomists in Reuters poll expect another BoJ rate hike by December
CryptoWhite House accuses Moonshot AI of covert distillation of Anthropic tech
CryptoXRP whales add tokens as small holders cut back
ForexGold holds above $4,100 as Fed hike bets rise on energy inflation fears
ForexGold falls below $4,100 as Fed hike bets strengthen and USD firms
InsuranceFDA probe finds 72 cyclospora cases, Midwest infections center on lettuce
CommoditiesDiesel shortage tied to Strait of Hormuz closure threatens farm output
Global MarketsElizabeth Warren demands answers from Barclays over Jes Staley and Epstein
Global MarketsFarmers in Punjab march toward Delhi over proposed US trade deal
Global MarketsMalaysia PM rejects US lawmakers’ threat over Israeli entry ban
CryptoBitcoin slips near $65,500 as oil and Treasury yields rise
Bonds & RatesMunicipal bond fund manager points to belly of curve for value
US MarketsPentagon considers sourcing compute from SpaceX to power AI models
US MarketsCostco highlighted as resilient option amid inflation and rate worries
ForexEUR/CHF jumps above 0.9278 as oil revives euro zone inflation risks
Global MarketsWildfires fueled by extreme heat kill firefighters and force mass evacuations
CommoditiesGold and silver fall on MCX as traders book profits ahead of the Fed
ForexDollar weakens near 101 as inflation worries and growth backdrop clash
CommoditiesBrent holds near six week high as Middle East tensions disrupt shipping
Global MarketsXtranet Technologies IPO opens for subscription, sets ₹120-127 price band
Global MarketsIndia’s mid and small caps near highs, setting up a potential large-cap rebound
CryptoChip IPO premium draws scrutiny to crypto parallel market
ForexSwiss franc rebounds versus dollar after three-day USD/CHF slide
Global MarketsLohia Corp IPO opens for subscription at ₹404-425 per share
ForexEUR/USD rises as traders look to the ECB decision
CryptoSEC to pay $150,000 as it settles Coinbase suit over missing texts
Bonds & RatesAustralian employment jumps, unemployment holds at 4.4% in June
ForexGBP/USD rebounds near 1.3385 despite cooler UK inflation data
Global MarketsSkyroot joins race for private low-orbit satellite launches
Global MarketsHitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station
Global MarketsSouth Korea unions push for bigger corporate bonus payouts amid strikes
ForexWTI climbs above $85 as traders eye a push toward $90
ForexFTSE outlook turns bullish after five-wave advance from March 2026 low
CommoditiesWTI crude breaks above key resistance, eyeing 90.00
CommoditiesWTI and Brent hit six-week highs as US strikes Iran continue
Global MarketsHong Kong and Guangdong hold training on cross-border loan guarantees
CommoditiesSilver holds near $59 as XAG/USD bulls eye further upside
Global MarketsDoctor pushes bicycle through floodwaters to reach surgery patients
Global MarketsVoters show waning patience with Japan PM Sanae Takaichi as support frays
Global MarketsTyphoon risk rises as storm nears Hong Kong and Guangdong coast
Global MarketsWhite House adviser alleges Moonshot AI used distillation to copy US tech
ForexAustralian dollar firms above 0.7000 after jobs data
EarningsAlphabet and Tesla slide as AI spending swells in earnings reports
ForexAUD/NZD rises to a one-and-a-half-week high after Australia jobs data
ForexAUD/JPY rises after upbeat Australian employment data
CryptoAFX protocol reportedly loses $24.15M in bridge exploit on Arbitrum
Crypto$31.6M stolen in two crypto bridge exploits on Arbitrum and Ethereum
CryptoArbitrum AFX Trade exploit funds bridged and swapped for ETH
CryptoAttacker drains $24.15M in USDC from AFX Arbitrum bridge
CommoditiesOil rises as tanker incident near Saudi Arabia lifts Iran risk
ForexAustralia June jobs report holds unemployment at 4.4%
Global MarketsChina moves AI companions under tight supervision
Global MarketsTrump escalates threats against Iran, targeting infrastructure
Global MarketsChina warns Philippines of “bitter consequences” after South China Sea clash
EarningsInvestors weigh Alphabet results as AI spending rises
US MarketsWall Street firms use automated feeds to trade on Trump’s Truth Social posts
CommoditiesRefiners increasingly buy Venezuelan crude directly, cutting out traders
US MarketsWall Street firms pay for ultrafast access to Trump posts
Global MarketsUK e-scooter trials stretch as lawmakers wait on Westminster decisions
Global MarketsUSTR Greer seeks interim US deals with Mexico and Canada by year end
Global MarketsUK airport drop-off fees rise as costs climb for short terminal visits
CryptoLummis says ethics dispute will keep Crypto Clarity Act under debate

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