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Daily Market Updates.

Monday, July 13, 2026

243 briefs
Global MarketsLindsey Graham’s death shifts focus to China hawk role in US Senate
ForexDollar firms on Waller reversal as USD/JPY nears 162.50
ForexUS dollar jumps as Hormuz tensions lift safe-haven demand
CommoditiesFervo geothermal upgrades cut well drilling time and costs
ETFs & FundsSpaceX shares risk trading below IPO price amid sharp market slump
ForexDBS flags Taiwan’s AI cycle near peak as 2H26 outlook normalizes
Real EstateReal Brokerage and RE/MAX set Aug 14 votes for merger
CryptoTeraWulf leans into AI data centers with 20-year Anthropic lease
CryptoPolymarket plans Gondor v1 that lets users borrow against full portfolios
ETFs & FundsAI-related debt surged 99% in a year, raising portfolio concentration risk
ForexMalaysian ringgit holds steady as Bank Negara keeps OPR at 2.75%
Global MarketsUS to reinstate naval blockade of Iranian ports, charge 20% on Hormuz cargo
Global MarketsTwo arrested over Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris as blaze spreads
ForexNZD/USD stays below 200-day as bears eye 0.5700
CryptoBitwise says Bitcoin’s 9-month crypto winter may be a setup
CommoditiesExelon CEO warns US could face blackouts by 2027
CryptoStrategy skips bitcoin buys, analysts cite balance-sheet discipline
CryptoTokenized assets surge on major crypto exchanges in 2026
Real EstateNAR updates guidance for office-exclusive and pre-marketing MLS listings
ForexStronger yuan fix under 6.80 lifts expectations for gradual RMB gains
CommoditiesSilver slides nearly 4% as US dollar firms and $55 eyed
ETFs & FundsBig Tech capex seen on track for new records as AI spending rises
Global MarketsUN maritime agency opposes Hormuz transit fees amid security squeeze
US MarketsStates sue to block Warner Bros and Paramount merger worth $110bn
ForexJapanese yen weakens as Hormuz tensions lift USD/JPY near 162.4
ForexUS dollar index gains as Waller hawkishly boosts July hike odds
Real EstateROAD to Housing Act becomes law after Trump allows deadline to pass
Global MarketsExecutives worry AI scrutiny could lead to government ownership stakes
Real EstateFHFA to remove “reputational harm” from suspensions under counterparty program
Bonds & RatesU.S. inflation set to fall for first time in 6 years, but prices may stay high
Global MarketsShein executive chairman Donald Tang to step down as IPO nears
Bonds & RatesUS June federal budget deficit was $120 billion
CommoditiesEU drops sanctions proposal targeting Russia’s Patriarch Kirill
CryptoScam tokens reportedly cause purchases on Robinhood Chain to vanish
CryptoDemocrats press ethics limits as Clarity Act crypto provisions near a vote
Global MarketsPentagon to invest US$25 million in rare earths startup ReElement
Real EstateHigher mortgage rates are expected to pressure nonbank origination margins
Real EstateMeridian Title buys IN Title Company to expand in Indiana
Global MarketsUS auto industry faces barriers to China-led reverse tech transfer
US MarketsBank regulators urge tighter lending to immigrants without work authorization
ForexGold slides after Waller warns CPI could justify a Fed hike
CommoditiesGold slips again after fresh US-Iran attacks
CommoditiesDP World eyes Fujairah port expansion as Hormuz risk persists
Global MarketsMexico seeks criminal charges over deaths tied to US immigration raids
CryptoBolivia considers allowing USDT in payments to ease dollar shortages
Bonds & RatesFed governor warns a hot inflation print could prompt an added hike
Real EstateSamara debuts Locale infill homes in California counties
Bonds & RatesOdds rise for a July Fed rate hike amid oil shock risk
CommoditiesCrude oil rises toward $75.81 after reports of an attack on Abha airport
EarningsWells Fargo looks to signal a turnaround in Tuesday earnings
CommoditiesGalway Metals gold resource update in New Brunswick falls short
US MarketsOil volatility drives options traders to USO
Bonds & RatesEuropean Parliament backs digital euro bill, paving way for talks
CommoditiesTurkey agrees a one-year deal to keep Iraq oil exports flowing
Global Markets12 states sue to block Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger
CryptoMeme coins drive early volumes on Robinhood Chain, not stock tokens
CryptoJupiter brings tokenized Pokémon cards to its Solana-based DEX
Global MarketsUS launches campaign to disable ICC operations and threatens sanctions
InsuranceAI adoption is reshaping complex P&C claims handling
Real EstateAD Mortgage completes $432.4M non-QM RMBS deal backed by 1,008 loans
Real EstateKeller Williams to acquire Jason Mitchell Group brokerage platform
Global MarketsJudge cites improper purpose in Trump lawsuit against IRS
US MarketsOptions traders turn bullish ahead of Netflix earnings
Bonds & RatesWaller says Fed would need several months of lower inflation data
Bonds & RatesIsabel Schnabel urges policies to boost growth and resilience in Europe
CryptoHyundai completes USDT treasury transfer pilot between US and Mexico
CryptoBonzo Lend locks withdrawals after oracle bug enabled $9.05M borrow
CryptoUK outlines tokenized finance roadmap aimed at £33 billion yearly boost
US MarketsBillionaires increase bets on U.S. stocks as the market rallies
CryptoRomantic and NSFW AI companion apps pulled in $427.3 million since 2022
CommoditiesCrude rebounds as U.S. reinstates blockade and 20% toll on Hormuz
CryptoMizuho cautions that Circle's OCC approval may not boost USDC growth
Bonds & RatesFed governor Waller warns inflation is moving beyond tariff effects
Global MarketsEU foreign ministers back work on a ban on settlement imports
CryptoTrump urges Senate to pass crypto CLARITY Act in honor of Lindsey Graham
Real EstateAI seen boosting large mortgage lenders and speeding loan production
ForexAUD/USD slips near 0.6930 on US-Iran tensions and risk aversion
ForexSwiss franc falls to a more than two-week low versus the dollar
US MarketsVolkswagen plans up to 100,000 job cuts as costs rise
ForexGBPUSD slides back toward 200-hour moving average support
Global MarketsCalifornia challenges Paramount-Warner Bros. merger in court
InsuranceCourt revives over 500 Tylenol private lawsuits against Kenvue
Global MarketsUK signs Switzerland services deal to add e-gates and end roaming charges
Real EstatePredictive analytics tools help agents spot likely sellers and buyers
Global MarketsHong Kong launches sports governance and integrity certification course
CommoditiesIEA chief says Europe’s slow electrification weakens competitiveness
InsuranceIAG proposes remedies to win ACCC approval for RAC Insurance buy
Real EstateMISMO issues guidance for digital mortgages using eNotes and eClosing
Global MarketsStar Ferry in Hong Kong seeks about a 30% fare increase
ForexBNY says EM equity positioning favors South Korea and Taiwan
CryptoClarity Act push resumes as crypto legislation advances in Washington
CryptoBitcoin steadies above $62,000 as spot ETF inflows turn positive
InsuranceMassachusetts high court faults workers’ comp rate cuts over inadequate reasoning
ForexBritish pound slides as oil shock lifts the US dollar
Global MarketsUS moves to reinstate Iranian Strait of Hormuz blockade regime
CryptoDOJ seeks dismissal of $722M BitClub case before October trial
Global MarketsUkraine and European nations form coalition for defensive missile defense
InsuranceJeff Smith named CEO of Ryan Specialty Renewables practice
CryptoStrategy stops Bitcoin buys, hoards $3 billion cash cushion
US MarketsMicron and other chip stocks slide as SK Hynix hits worst day
EarningsBig bank earnings kick off Tuesday with JPMorgan and Citigroup in focus
CryptoBitMine adds $49 million of Ethereum, citing Robinhood Chain growth
CommoditiesAbraSilver drilling at Diablillos intersects high grade silver-gold
CommoditiesOil prices push above $80 a barrel after Strait of Hormuz move
CryptoRobinhood Chain turns to memecoins, leaving tokenized stocks a small share
US MarketsNasdaq slips below 200-hour average as S&P faces key resistance
CommoditiesNTPC seeks offshore uranium financing for India nuclear expansion
CommoditiesU.S. oil rises above $75 after Hormuz blockade reinstated on Iranian ships
CryptoBitcoin hovers near $62,000 as Trump Iran Strait of Hormuz remarks spark risk-off
Real EstateMetroTex MLS will double broker incentives for high-quality listings
CommoditiesStrait of Hormuz ship traffic hits a one-month low after attacks
US MarketsElectric vehicle charger buildout accelerates across Southern states
CommoditiesUtility-scale solar costs rise 18% despite remaining cheapest new power
Real EstateRocket hires Jim Dalrymple as principal of industry relations
InsuranceRBC warns softer property pricing and higher cat losses may hit US P&C
Global MarketsHeat dome threatens weeks of oppressive temperatures across much of the US
CryptoChina’s prosecutors seek a more proactive crypto money laundering probe
ForexCanadian dollar strengthens as oil jumps on Strait of Hormuz risk
Global MarketsUS to reinstate Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping
Global MarketsTrump proposes 20% toll on cargo through Strait of Hormuz
CommoditiesMiddle East tensions fail to move commodity complex materially
CryptoTrump urges Senate passage of the CLARITY Act before August recess
Real EstateMiami office rents hit new highs as landlords sell an experience
US MarketsSpaceX shares fall for second straight day near $135 IPO price
US MarketsAI enablers steal focus as Q2 earnings loom for chips
CommoditiesOil price risk rises as U.S.-Iran truce frays and China shapes demand
CryptoBolivia evaluates adding Tether USDT to its national payments system
ForexTrump says US will reinstate “Iranian Blockade” at Strait of Hormuz
US MarketsParamount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger may face state lawsuit
ForexDenmark spending shifts to goods as services fall, Danske says
CommoditiesEU imports record Russian LNG to front-load ahead of 2027 ban
CryptoJapan’s largest security token platform shifts nearly $3B to Avalanche
ForexTrump reinstates Iran blockade, sets 20% toll on Hormuz shipping
CommoditiesAI boosts Bralorne gold project economics, NPV rises to $339.4M
ForexUSDCAD sellers struggle to extend downside after range slips
ForexYen weakens again, pushing USD/JPY back above 162
CryptoStablecoin transaction volume hits $1.79T in June as supply shrinks
CommoditiesRenewed U.S.-Iran tensions lift crude, but tight refining keeps fuel high
US MarketsUS regulators urge banks to weigh risks of loans to undocumented workers
CommoditiesUS wheat output set to hit lowest level in 50-plus years
InsuranceMarsh Risk launches US lead umbrella casualty facility MLOne
CryptoStrategy boosts cash reserves to $3 billion, skips Bitcoin buys
Global MarketsUK strikes landmark trade deal with Switzerland for services sector
CryptoUK Treasury report aims to move tokenized repo and gilts on chain
ForexUS Dollar eyed on CPI, Fed speakers and Warsh testimony
CryptoBitMine boosts Ethereum treasury to 5.77 million ETH
CryptoStablecoin FX priced below interbank rates in Q2, benchmark shows
ETFs & FundsDeadlines and eligibility for Trump account contributions
Global MarketsChinese quantum scientist Pan Jianwei wins UN basic science prize
CommoditiesGlobal energy emissions hit a new high even as renewables expand
InsuranceCell and gene therapy still rare for plans, barriers begin to fade
InsuranceDochterman launches integrated cyber risk and CMMC program for manufacturers
CryptoBank of Thailand flags suspicious high-volume USDT stablecoin trades
InsuranceNSC grant program backs AR, exoskeletons and AI for workplace injury prevention
US MarketsStock pickers try to trade anyway, despite limits
Global MarketsHong Kong says Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will run alongside EIA
Bonds & RatesTD Securities: Fed likely holds rates through 2026 on inflation risks
CommoditiesKernel halts grain terminal at Chornomorsk after Black Sea attack
CommoditiesMAX Power starts hydrogen validation drilling in Saskatchewan
CryptoTransfer agents urge the SEC to favor issuer-sponsored tokenized stocks
CommoditiesBrazil forecasts record soybean output in 2026-27
Global MarketsPhilippine officials reject claims linking Batanes to Chinese sovereignty
ForexCommerzbank highlights Switzerland’s federalism and referenda as growth drivers
CryptoStrive (ASST) buys 18 bitcoin, treasury rises to 19,900 BTC
Global MarketsChina starts building AI safety benchmark for generative models
CommoditiesMasdar reaches financial close on $5.1 billion solar and battery project
InsuranceGallagher Re appoints Michael Cipolla as VP for Facultative
ForexSwiss franc likely to stay rangebound near 0.9200 vs euro
ForexGold slips as renewed US-Iran tensions lift oil and boost Fed hike bets
CryptoCoinbase Ventures leads crypto VC deals in first half of 2026
ForexIran warns against unauthorized US transit through Strait of Hormuz
CryptoBitmine adds 27,801 ETH as Tom Lee points to broader Ethereum use
Bonds & RatesBond yields slip as U.S. and Iran tensions lift oil prices
US MarketsBig banks see Q2 revenue tailwinds from SpaceX IPO and commercial lending
CryptoStrategy (MSTR) raises $467 million cash without adding to its BTC
CryptoTether boosts tokenized gold use as Ledn accepts XAUT collateral
CryptoStrategy trims $466.7M via MSTR share sale, keeps BTC holdings steady
Global MarketsEconomists and tech leaders urge stronger AI policy response
Real EstateHong Kong rejects rumors over Wang Fuk Court acquisition company status
Bonds & RatesUS 2-year yields hit highest since February 2025
CommoditiesRegis Resources drops bid for Vault Minerals, paving way for Genesis deal
Global MarketsTaiwan to outsource routine guard duties at military academies
InsuranceAM Best keeps stable outlook on Guatemala’s insurance market
InsuranceCasualty demand stays strong in insurance-linked securities as property softens
CommoditiesAg Processing ships first-ever US unit train of soybean oil
CommoditiesWheat Foods Council appoints Sheri Glazier as executive director
ForexDollar holds steady as markets wait for CPI and Warsh testimony
Global MarketsUS strikes in Iran extend beyond Hormuz, hitting overland trade nodes
CommoditiesFrance cuts 6.4 GW of nuclear output as heatwave warms rivers
CryptoRobinhood Chain ranks among top five for weekly DEX volume
InsuranceMSIG USA adds three executives to its board as it scales specialty insurance
ForexTrump says the US will take over and run the Strait of Hormuz
US MarketsEarnings season ramps up as big banks kick things off
ForexDollar firms as Middle East tensions and US inflation data loom
Global MarketsPhilippines marks 10 years since Hague South China Sea ruling
CryptoStrategy sells $467 million in MSTR shares as USD reserve nears $3 billion
CryptoStrategy boosts USD reserve by $466.7 million via share sales
CryptoRipple leaders weighed shutting down after SEC lawsuit in 2020
Real EstateU.S. median home-sale price reaches all-time high in June
InsuranceBrazil’s new insurance law begins, international market urged to adapt
CommoditiesCodelco signals strategy shift to prioritize profitability over output
CryptoBitcoin and Ether spot ETFs post first positive week in months
CryptoUK roadmap targets tokenized government bond by early 2027
CryptoSBI Holdings pivots its blockchain venture to Solana for tokenization
CryptoUK tokenization taskforce adds major banks and asset managers
US MarketsKalshi launches Pro product for multi-market trading and perpetual futures
CryptoBitcoin whale transfers $188M after 7 years, first onchain move
CommoditiesNigeria pumps record volumes in June as Iran risk returns
InsuranceDun & Bradstreet adds AI underwriting tools to Anthropic’s Claude
CryptoResurgent U.S.-Iran hostilities push bitcoin near $63,000
CryptoBinance futures volume jumps 80% in June to $1.61T
Global MarketsHongkongers boost cat spending to record HK$2,062 monthly
Bonds & RatesTreasury yields hold steady as investors await inflation data
CommoditiesGold slips as Middle East tensions boost rate-hike expectations
ForexDovish NBP expectations weigh on Polish zloty, ING sees EUR/PLN near 4.340
ForexUSD/CAD stalls as Fed inflation stance faces softer jobs data
CryptoCrypto market cap slips to $2.16T as sentiment edges higher
US MarketsNearly 200 economists urge policymakers to address AI disruptions
Global MarketsFutu expects mainland brokerage revenue to gradually shrink after CSRC action
Global MarketsChina warns Japan’s South China Sea build-up could surpass the US
Global MarketsASEAN foreign ministers meet Myanmar junta counterpart in Bangkok
InsuranceHDI Global US appoints two chief underwriting officers in specialty push
Global MarketsIndia inflation accelerates to 4.38% in June as food and energy rise
ForexIndia CPI rises to 4.38% in June, above RBI target
CryptoBitcoin traders eye September as reversal signals appear
CommoditiesDe Beers suspends Venetia diamond mine for two years
ForexRupee slides as oil spikes and US-Iran tensions lift USD/INR
CryptoChina prosecutors propose presumptions for crypto mixer and privacy coin cases
CryptoSBI Holdings and Solana Foundation partner to build Japan onchain market
ETFs & FundsEvercore ISI points to profit growth in least loved stocks
ForexIndia retail CPI hits 4.38% in June, stronger than estimates
CryptoMiddle East tensions and profit-taking hit bitcoin and altcoins Monday
CryptoBitcoin dips below $63,000 amid heightened Strait of Hormuz risk
InsuranceAIG names Sameer Mir reinsurance manager for GCC and North Africa
InsuranceCat rates drop up to 20% for loss free non-marine retrocession renewals
Global MarketsChina’s innovative drug deals pivot to AI-powered candidates
CommoditiesTanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz hits five-week low
Global MarketsHong Kong to pay welfare recipients up to HK$45,000 for steady work
ForexAUD/USD expected to trade in a tight band over the next 1-3 weeks
Global MarketsChina mandates continuous connectivity features for new assisted-driving cars
Real EstateFinancial stress pushes more Americans to consider reverse mortgages
InsuranceInsurance risk managers spotlight using common tools to solve coverage gaps
InsuranceRipe grows revenue to nearly £25m in 2025 and expands policyholder base

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