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Daily Market Updates.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

221 briefs
CryptoBitcoin tops $66,000 to attempt breakout after one-month high
InsuranceDUAL UK expands construction insurance capacity for mid-market projects
CommoditiesIndia keeps importing Russian crude near record highs despite waiver lapse
CryptoBrent jumps near $91, but Bitcoin holds above $66,000
US MarketsNebius shares jump after Nvidia discloses 9.3% stake
CommoditiesBrent oil whipsaws as Hormuz, Red Sea threats raise supply risks
Global MarketsIndian stocks close slightly lower as West Asia tensions weigh sentiment
CryptoWorldcoin’s WLD rises after Grayscale files for spot ETF
Global MarketsIndian benchmarks fall as Middle East tensions lift crude prices
ForexSterling stays above 200-day as traders await UK CPI
US MarketsLondon Stock Exchange advances plan for a 24-hour trading venue
US MarketsNasdaq breadth measure sinks to three-month lows, signaling weaker participation
Global MarketsHong Kong stays 17th in QS Best Student Cities as costs bite
Global MarketsVeteran actor Li Chengru lost US$13 million in currency trading
InsuranceCanopius appoints Stacey Alioto as Group COO
ForexUSD/JPY stays near year-to-date highs as energy shock weighs on yen
Global MarketsGlobal stocks rise as Middle East mediation cools oil prices
InsuranceTokio Marine HCC International names Gülsah Dagdelen head of cyber
Global MarketsUK public sector borrowing misses June forecasts by 7.9 billion
Global MarketsBurnham government cuts VAT on home electricity bills starting Oct. 1
ETFs & FundsSBI Mutual Fund cuts stake in Rallis India to 7.12%
US MarketsRay Dalio warns AI technology cycles can spark market bubbles
ForexDollar softens as Middle East jitters compete with easing inflation
US MarketsTSMC to lift chipmaking prices by up to 10% starting 2027
US MarketsLPL faces cash-sweep revenue pressure as client cash balance falls
ForexHungarian central bank expected to cut base rate to 5.75%
CommoditiesPakistan agrees to $21.88 per MMBtu LNG cargo amid supply disruption
ForexEuro edges higher toward 1.1420 after Eurozone sentiment beats
Global MarketsU.S. strikes heighten risks to Saudi shipping amid Iran ceasefire push
Global MarketsHong Kong police arrest 78 in illegal gambling crackdown
US MarketsUK defence stocks jump after John Healey named chancellor
CommoditiesGold prices fall sharply as investors weigh unfolding risks
InsuranceW. R. Berkley posts record $4.1 billion in Q2 gross written premiums
ForexCNB hawkishness seen stabilizing Czech koruna against euro
InsuranceCross-border aviation insurance clears Yivtol eVTOL for Hong Kong
ForexGBP/CHF climbs after July breakout above 1.0700
EarningsXtranet Technologies IPO opens July 23, to run until July 27
CryptoBitcoin trades above $66K as crypto market cap rises
Global MarketsIran claims attack on Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain
ForexGerman ZEW sentiment jumps as economic recovery optimism lifts outlook
US MarketsBluestone Jewellery shares surge 19.4% after June-quarter results
EarningsTVS Motor Q1 profit rises 67.1% YoY to ₹1,019.43 crore
Global MarketsMetalic Technoforge IPO opens with 28% subscription on day one
ForexAUD/USD pushes to highest level in four weeks as global risk improves
Bonds & RatesGerman ZEW sentiment steadies as July outlook improves
Global MarketsChina weighs tit-for-tat export controls on U.S. AI technologies
Global MarketsCJP protests turn violent as activist Sonam Wangchuk continues fast
US MarketsMitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by OCS in shift away from the London listing
Global MarketsU.K. Prime Minister faces market test on financial credibility
CryptoUK lawmakers launch inquiry into crypto banking and payment access
Global MarketsUK chancellor Healey faces affordability crisis amid spending slowdown
ForexGBP/USD slips after UK PM transition and oil lifts inflation risks
Real EstateStates are making solar incentives harder for homeowners to claim
Global MarketsUK’s new finance minister John Healey faces market scrutiny
CommoditiesGoldman sees oil averaging near $100 next year if Strait traffic stays hit
ETFs & FundsAditya Birla Sun Life AMC Q2 profit up 12% YoY on higher income
InsuranceLegacy reinsurance market remains largely reactive, roundtable finds
Global MarketsBlast at India hydroelectric project leaves workers trapped in Sikkim
ETFs & FundsCoinShares launches UCITS platform aimed at European institutional investors
CryptoBitcoin tops $66,000 as US borrowing outlook nears $40 trillion
Global MarketsMalaysia advances cybercrimes bill as online fraud charges surge
CommoditiesSilver rises toward $60 on hopes of US-Iran ceasefire
CommoditiesCopper prices hold near $13,600 per tonne as China tightens supply
Global MarketsUK defence shares jump after John Healey becomes chancellor
Bonds & RatesUK borrowing drops in June but debt remains near £3tn
EarningsAdani Energy Solutions Q1 profit rises 124% to ₹1,149 crore
Global MarketsAxis Securities backs a bull call spread for Nifty 28 July expiry
ForexDollar edges lower as US-Iran ceasefire hopes temper safe-haven demand
ETFs & FundsTrump Media seeks hedge funds faster access to Truth Social posts
Global MarketsChina eases refined fuel export curbs but adds refiner compliance
Global MarketsGHV Infra Projects jumps amid earnings surge and new EPC contract
Global MarketsChina ramps semiconductor exports as Nvidia H200 imports resume
ETFs & FundsChina quant hedge funds suffer sharp losses amid AI selloff
ETFs & FundsHedge funds could look to rebuild AI positions after selloff
Bonds & RatesTreasury yields edge lower as investors weigh geopolitical risks
US MarketsU.S. stock futures rise as AI trade rebounds
Global MarketsNifty midcaps and smallcaps beat Nifty 50 in 2026 so far
Global MarketsBoeing and Airbus are preparing their next narrow-body jets
US MarketsUS stock futures rise as diplomatic signals ease Middle East tensions
ETFs & FundsSaba Capital builds stake in Unite Group amid activist campaign speculation
ForexGold rises near one-week high as USD softens, but stays below $4,100
US MarketsChip stocks lift US stock index futures as Nasdaq leads
CommoditiesSilver holds a triangle range as breakout attempt loses steam
US MarketsNasdaq edges higher as chip stocks recover ahead of major tech earnings
ForexIndian rupee seen near 96.9550 as Brent tops $90, inflows rise
Global MarketsUK job vacancies fall as unemployment stays at 4.9%
Real EstateThames Water investors offer a golden share to avert nationalisation
ForexEurozone banks tighten lending standards as risks mount
ETFs & FundsShort sellers build record bearish positions in US equities
ForexUSD/CAD falls as USD slips and oil risk supports the loonie
Global MarketsShenzhen tightens subway security, bans large perfume bottles
ETFs & FundsHedge funds cut US tech exposure at fastest pace on record
CommoditiesOil supply risk shifts toward the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb
Global MarketsMalaysia PM Anwar sets new rule for ministers ahead of state election
Bonds & RatesEuro area banks report tighter credit standards in Q2 2026
InsuranceMSIG Europe names new country managers for France and Italy
InsuranceFranklin Templeton turns more bullish on catastrophe bonds for Q3 2026
ForexBritish pound slips as UK officials question funding for energy VAT cuts
CryptoLondon Stock Exchange to add overnight venue
ETFs & FundsJamie Dimon says he wouldn’t buy US Treasurys
Global MarketsUK to cut VAT on electricity bills by an average of £45 a year
Global MarketsChinese loans to Philippines private sector stay resilient amid row
CommoditiesIran warns U.S. missile strike on nuclear plant could pose safety risk
Global MarketsJamie Dimon warns UK bank taxes could have adverse consequences
Real EstateAI tools are emerging as a new way to estimate home values
Real EstateServicer liquidity support may not carry over into next downturn
CryptoBitcoin ETFs extend longest inflow streak in nearly three months
CryptoUK parliamentary group launches inquiry into banking barriers for crypto
CryptoXRP rises 4.6% toward $1.13 as traders monitor a triangle breakout
Bonds & RatesUK energy VAT cut faces funding dispute, rattling gilts
CryptoBase nears launch of 1:1-backed tokenized equities
Real EstateEnterprise AI aims to reduce mortgage workflow duplication
InsuranceEuropean convective storms in July could trigger billion-euro losses
InsuranceCanada expands rules to treat natural catastrophe bonds as reinsurance
CommoditiesAbu Dhabi approves $6.2 billion gas project for Umm Shaif expansion
InsuranceCRC Benefits hires Forrest Breeding for ancillary sales in Denver
InsuranceGlobal insurers’ 2025 gains look cyclical, Bain warns
InsuranceWorld Insurance Associates names Rob Erfurt New Jersey market leader
InsuranceNICB appoints Marta Magnuszewska as CIO
Global MarketsUK borrowing fell in June as inflation-linked debt costs eased
Global MarketsIran links any Strait of Hormuz reopening to security conditions
EarningsJim Cramer flags profit trimming for Seagate after 441% run
CryptoBitcoin ETFs log fifth straight day of inflows after April lull
CryptoBitcoin tops $66,400 as Clarity Act optimism lifts crypto sentiment
Global MarketsUK PM Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills from Oct 1
US MarketsSamsung Electronics shares rise on robotics push into physical AI
Global MarketsMalaysia plans delivery of US$500 million warship without missiles
Global MarketsXtranet Technologies IPO to price between ₹120-127 for Dalal Street debut
Global MarketsBritain names John Healey as chancellor in surprise move
Global MarketsFPIs sell Nifty Bank futures as private banks report margin pressure
ForexEuro weakens versus pound as upbeat UK jobs data offsets risk
Global MarketsUK cuts VAT on household electricity bills starting October
Global MarketsSBI Funds Management shares rise after IPO debut on BSE and NSE
ForexFed inflation framework doubts grow as oil and energy stay high
ForexPound rebounds versus yen after UK labor data beat expectations
Bonds & RatesUK labor data shows steady unemployment, payrolls soften in June
ForexGBP/USD steadies near 1.3450 after UK jobs report
Bonds & RatesUK wage growth holds steady as payrolled employment slips
CryptoUK lawmakers launch probe into banks choking off crypto businesses
ForexEUR/USD holds a mild downside bias after slipping below 1.1405
CommoditiesOil prices fall as US-Iran ceasefire talks revive optimism
ForexSterling edges up after UK unemployment rate holds at 4.9% in May
US MarketsVertical Aerospace gets more UK funding for electric flying taxi prototype
Global MarketsChinese police researchers use AI to translate and assess dark web content
InsuranceWTW appoints Lisa Coomey to lead exposure management role
ForexSilver jumps toward $58.20 as oil rally stalls after US-Iran hopes
Global MarketsBajaj Auto sets July 21 for Q1 results, seen with margin dip
ForexEUR/JPY holds gains near 185.50 as it tests resistance around 186.10
ForexIndian rupee rises versus dollar as Middle East de-escalation hopes grow
CommoditiesGoldman flags risk of $120 oil as Middle East shipping tightens
CryptoBitcoin rises to a two-week high near $65,500 as ETF inflows return
ForexAUDUSD trading plan outlines conditions for a continuation move higher
ForexUK to cut VAT on energy bills starting in October
CommoditiesWTI eases toward $82 as traders weigh US-Iran developments
Global MarketsThree Indian IPOs open for subscription on July 23 amid rising GMPs
Global MarketsHong Kong Book Fair sees sales slump as shoppers stay away
Global MarketsHong Kong to accelerate water main replacements after Shau Kei Wan outage
InsuranceDriscoll’s faces class action over alleged greenwashing tied to PFAS
ForexUS-Iran tensions keep oil above $80 and lift Treasury yields
Global MarketsIran warns of further attacks as Gulf shipping risk rises
CryptoWashington judge blocks Kalshi’s sports prediction markets
InsuranceCompound weather disasters strain states as FEMA resources shrink
US MarketsMillworks Technologies shares surge to upper circuit after BSE SME debut
Global MarketsCDSL shares fall after SEBI imposes ₹1 crore cybersecurity penalty
Global MarketsUK academics say wealth tax on super-rich could raise £10bn yearly
Global MarketsSpaceX slump unlikely to spark major sell-off in Hong Kong tech
InsuranceRokstone secures $1 million Lloyd’s capacity for Autotransporter solution
Global MarketsSBI Funds Management IPO lists at 6.3% premium after heavy demand
Real EstateSobha shares erase gains after strong Q1 profit surge
Global MarketsUN report says online scam losses in Asia-Pacific hit $114.1 billion
Global MarketsAlpine Texworld shares debut at IPO price after muted demand
EarningsWall Street expects General Motors to post $3.20 adjusted EPS
CommoditiesMiddle East tensions revive inflation worries as oil stays elevated
Real EstateHealthcare costs forecast tops $185,500 in retirement
Global MarketsWater industry warns UK data centers lack future water supply
CryptoGrayscale files S-1 for first US Worldcoin ETF
US MarketsTech stocks face volatile week as AI bubble fears and earnings loom
EarningsIBM faces key software and guidance questions ahead of Q2 earnings
US MarketsAlibaba Qwen set to power Apple Intelligence in China
ForexOil firms near one month highs as Iran-Hormuz tensions escalate
US MarketsNifty 50 slips 0.4% as US-Iran tensions and oil volatility weigh
Global MarketsU.S. condemns China over injured Philippine sailor in disputed shoal incident
Global MarketsMan arrested in Hong Kong over unauthorized brokerage investments
CryptoCelsius co-founders Leon and Goldstein ordered to pay $6M+ to FTC
ForexRBNZ sectoral inflation gauge stays at 2.7% for Q2 2026
ForexCENTCOM says strikes targeted Iran command centers and air defenses
ForexUSD/CAD rises as Trump issues 50% tariffs on about $20B in Canadian exports
ForexJapan PM Takaichi says policy will weigh fiscal sustainability
CryptoVietnam to fine retail crypto users up to $1,900 for offshore trades
ForexDollar Index stays near 101 as safe-haven demand rises on Iran tensions
ForexAUD/USD rises as bulls push above 0.6950 toward 0.7050
CryptoSEC charges Florida man and company in alleged $22 million crypto scheme
ForexAustralian dollar slips in gains near 0.7010 as US-Iran tensions rise
CommoditiesShips avoid Strait of Hormuz as fighting strains oil corridor
Global MarketsHKEX plans confidential filings and lower startup market cap threshold
Global MarketsExide Industries hits new 52-week high, growth hinges on lithium-ion push
Global MarketsIndian stocks slip as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment
ForexNew Zealand CPI rises to 4.1% as fuel costs drive inflation
ForexNew Zealand inflation rises in June quarter, nudging rate expectations
CryptoBTCUSD stays in a sideways range as Ichimoku cloud caps gains
ForexGBP/CAD rebounds as price tests support near 1.880
Global MarketsSri Lanka deploys drones and troops to curb dengue outbreak
ForexQQQ faces support test as Elliott Wave calls for downside to $684
ForexGBP/USD steadies after three-day slide as BoE, Fed policy focus shifts
ForexSilver firms above $57 on Tuesday as traders eye key breakout level
ForexNZD/USD climbs above 0.5850 after stronger-than-expected New Zealand CPI
Global MarketsChina faces shrinking gaokao cohort, urging university reforms to attract talent
CryptoLondon Stock Exchange plans night trading venue in 2027
Global MarketsTrump revives tariff playbook targeting Canada
CommoditiesWTI slips below $82 as diplomatic and supply signals compete
Global MarketsIRS leader denied spying on colleagues when at JPMorgan
US MarketsTrump Media’s pivot to nuclear energy brings in Yorkville Advisors
CryptoTrump agrees to ethics provision as crypto bill nears a Senate vote
EarningsAnalyst Report Assesses JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
CryptoPatrick Witt defers military training as the CLARITY Act heads to the Senate
InsuranceInsurers use alternative paths for risky structured debt as regulators shift focus
Global MarketsKyoto report says mainland Chinese visitor numbers have fallen
CommoditiesMiddle East hostilities keep physical oil market tight, IEA flags stocks
ForexCanada vows to intensify trade talks after US imposes 50% tariffs
Global MarketsIndia’s demat growth outpaces active trading as retail steps back
Real EstateMDH buys 557,000-square-foot Lakeland warehouse portfolio for $67.7M

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