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Fed meeting, markets brace for key rate call
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CXMT prices record STAR Market IPO
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U.S. sets 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
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PayPal board said to reject $60.50 offer
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Warner Bros. Discovery sues Amazon over hires
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Swiss Gruyère hit by US tariffs, cuts output
Tariffs curb U.S. demand for Gruyère, forcing Swiss producers to trim output and shield alpine varieties.
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Cathay Group posts solid H1 profit and traffic gains
Major HK carrier posts strong first‑half results as demand and cargo rebound; budget arm trims capacity amid fuel costs
0293.HK
July 25, 2026
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Samsung, Broadcom sign $200bn AI chip MOU
Two chip giants strike a long-term AI supply and foundry pact covering memory, accelerators and advanced nodes.
AVGO
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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Deadly strike and drone hits on Russian assets
Overnight attacks struck coastal sites and energy facilities, sparking fires and casualties; supply impact uncertain.
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·3 min read
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New U.S. tariffs and oil spike rattle markets
Policy shock and surging fuel costs force markets into risk-off mode as investors seek safer assets.
USOIL
July 25, 2026
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Nvidia Deepens AI Ties With South Korea
Major chipmaker partners with Korean firms to build multi-gigawatt AI centers, boosting Korea's supply-chain role
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July 25, 2026
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Red Sea attacks trigger Saudi strikes, oil surge
Regional maritime clashes spark retaliatory strikes and shipping risk, driving oil past triple digits.
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Fed Talk Metrics, Market Impact Minimal
Federal Reserve communication remains a key input to rate expectations, but no new regulation or binding policy has emerged from recent speeches.
July 25, 2026
·1 min read
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Markets Lift Odds of a July Fed Rate Hike
Markets are repricing a firmer Fed path as renewed price pressures raise odds of further rate hikes.
CME
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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Seven & i ends investment talks with Zabka
Deal collapses as Seven & i spurns terms; eyes remain on European growth opportunities.
3382.T
July 25, 2026
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AI capex plans drag on Alphabet and AMD
Major tech's large investment push raises investor concerns, pressuring chip-related stocks.
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July 25, 2026
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Kuwait seals $16bn pipeline JV deal
Kuwait restructures oil infrastructure ownership, securing sizable upfront cash while keeping operational control.
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July 25, 2026
·2 min read
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USDA to Phase In Mexican Cattle Imports
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Korean chipmakers line up major US AI deals
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AVGONVDASKHY
July 25, 2026
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China issues major antitrust fine to Trip.com
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July 25, 2026
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Nvidia to invest $1bn in Naver AI data center
Big-tech alliance backs a South Korea AI hub, locking in hardware and memory supply deals.
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July 25, 2026
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SpaceX Starship Flight 13 hits key test goals
Dual-stage test succeeds, prototype satellites deployed; mission draws investor focus as shares hover near $115
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July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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SpaceX stock slides after record IPO
SpaceX retreats after early pop as markets price little for its AI arm, leaving upside dependent on AI progress.
MSSPCX
July 25, 2026
·3 min read
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Waymo weighs exit from Uber robotaxi deal
Waymo’s bid to operate independently in key markets spooks investors, nudging Uber shares lower.
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July 24, 2026
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U.S. stocks steady as oil slides on talk hopes
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July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Options Whipsaw Apple’s $5 Trillion Valuation
Apple Inc. (AAPL), a roughly $5 trillion mega-cap, is currently trading with unusually sharp, multi-percent intraday swings driven by options activity rather than fresh fundamental news.
AAPLMSFTNVDA+2
July 24, 2026
·1 min read
MARKET BRIEF
Market Brief — July 24, 2026
Brent topped $100 and the US 10-year yield rose above 4.7%, lifting Fed hike odds and producing mixed US stocks while European indices rallied on commodity strength.
DJIAFRA40UKX+25
July 24, 2026
·6 min read
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Paramount pauses WBD deal amid litigation
Court stipulation blocks deal closing until a merits ruling or June 1, 2027, effectively freezing the merger.
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July 24, 2026
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Trump threatens EU with probe and tariffs
U.S. moves to retaliate against EU tech measures with an immediate trade probe and looming tariffs.
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July 24, 2026
·2 min readCOMMENTARY
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July 24, 2026
·2 min read
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Charter Q2 shows broadband losses, shares fall
Strong EPS overshadowed by revenue dip, broadband customer losses and a stock sell-off despite mobile gains.
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July 24, 2026
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Ford recalls 565,691 Broncos over fire risk
Ford launches wide safety action after wiring wear could trigger engine fires; dealers to perform free repairs.
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July 24, 2026
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AmEx lifts 2026 revenue outlook after Q2 beat
American Express outperforms in Q2; robust card spending and revenue momentum push management to raise full-year guidance
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July 24, 2026
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Verizon lifts 2026 outlook after solid Q2
Wireless gains offset equipment-sales drag, prompting management to up full-year expectations.
VZ
July 24, 2026
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Tech rout and oil spike jolt global markets
Risk assets wobble as energy prices climb and tech shares tumble, while fresh U.S. import levies stoke investor unease.
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·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Yen Carry Shift Puts Japan Brokers In Focus
The existing yen-funded carry regime is now in transition, with capital beginning to move away from foreign, higher-yielding exposures toward Japanese markets.
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Fed meeting, markets brace for key rate call
Markets price modest odds of a small rate hike as cooling inflation eases pressure; tech earnings may spark volatility.
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·3 min readNEWS
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1 hour ago
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Major tech firm debates adding filming to wearable eyewear as mounting backlash raises reputational stakes.
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Intel Q2 shows strong AI data-center surge
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Chile storms hit mines, trigger Barrick evacuation
Heavy storms cut road access to northern mines; workers airlifted, raising copper supply fears.
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Maritime threats force oil carriers to reverse course; insurers balk, buyers eye longer African routes.
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Axsome's 2026 outlook hinges on Auvelity's Alzheimer's agitation review to unlock a multi-billion market while pipeline and losses temper upside.
AXSM
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·13 min readNEWS
Economists see RBA holding rates steady
Markets await Q2 CPI and Bullock's speech as analysts see little near‑term tightening, focus shifts to 2026.
ANZNAB
13 hours ago
·2 min readCOMMENTARY
S&P 500 Hits Dot-Com-Level Money Valuation
The S&P 500, when measured relative to M2 money supply, has now returned to the same extreme level seen at the peak of the Dot Com Bubble. This places U.S. large-cap equities and the broader U.S.
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·1 min readNEWS
Iraq Plans to Rebuild Syria Oil Pipeline
Baghdad to restore a long-dormant oil conduit to the Mediterranean, boosting seaborne export capacity.
19 hours ago
·2 min readNEWS
CXMT prices record STAR Market IPO
China firm prices blockbuster Shanghai listing to raise about $8.6bn, signaling a hefty valuation.
CXMT
20 hours ago
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U.S. sets 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Steep U.S. duties on Canadian goods spark a political split at home as Ottawa weighs a response.
21 hours ago
·3 min readNEWS
PayPal board said to reject $60.50 offer
Acquirer duo's bank-backed takeover bid for a payments giant spurned by directors as too low.
PYPL
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Warner Bros. Discovery sues Amazon over hires
Media giant accuses tech firm of poaching executives, claiming contract interference and unfair competition.
AMZNWBD
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Swiss Gruyère hit by US tariffs, cuts output
Tariffs curb U.S. demand for Gruyère, forcing Swiss producers to trim output and shield alpine varieties.
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Cathay Group posts solid H1 profit and traffic gains
Major HK carrier posts strong first‑half results as demand and cargo rebound; budget arm trims capacity amid fuel costs
0293.HK
July 25, 2026
·4 min readNEWS
Samsung, Broadcom sign $200bn AI chip MOU
Two chip giants strike a long-term AI supply and foundry pact covering memory, accelerators and advanced nodes.
AVGO
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Deadly strike and drone hits on Russian assets
Overnight attacks struck coastal sites and energy facilities, sparking fires and casualties; supply impact uncertain.
LKOH
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
New U.S. tariffs and oil spike rattle markets
Policy shock and surging fuel costs force markets into risk-off mode as investors seek safer assets.
USOIL
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Nvidia Deepens AI Ties With South Korea
Major chipmaker partners with Korean firms to build multi-gigawatt AI centers, boosting Korea's supply-chain role
NVDASKHY
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Red Sea attacks trigger Saudi strikes, oil surge
Regional maritime clashes spark retaliatory strikes and shipping risk, driving oil past triple digits.
UKOIL
July 25, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Fed Talk Metrics, Market Impact Minimal
Federal Reserve communication remains a key input to rate expectations, but no new regulation or binding policy has emerged from recent speeches.
July 25, 2026
·1 min readNEWS
Markets Lift Odds of a July Fed Rate Hike
Markets are repricing a firmer Fed path as renewed price pressures raise odds of further rate hikes.
CME
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Seven & i ends investment talks with Zabka
Deal collapses as Seven & i spurns terms; eyes remain on European growth opportunities.
3382.T
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
AI capex plans drag on Alphabet and AMD
Major tech's large investment push raises investor concerns, pressuring chip-related stocks.
AMDGOOGL
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Kuwait seals $16bn pipeline JV deal
Kuwait restructures oil infrastructure ownership, securing sizable upfront cash while keeping operational control.
BXKKR
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
USDA to Phase In Mexican Cattle Imports
US regulators will resume cattle crossings from Mexico at southern ports in late Aug. 2026 if screwworm controls met; inspections required.
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Korean chipmakers line up major US AI deals
Top Korean firms clinch US AI memory supply and investment pacts after high-level talks; local AI center plans ahead.
AVGONVDASKHY
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
China issues major antitrust fine to Trip.com
Regulator's decisive move shakes China's online travel space, raising scrutiny and investor concerns.
TCOM
July 25, 2026
·2 min readCOMMENTARY
Open-Weight Push Sparks AI Stock Rotation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used his first-ever X post to champion open-weight, open-model AI, arguing that broad model access strengthens safety, cybersecurity, innovation, and sovereignty.
NBISNVDA
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Nvidia to invest $1bn in Naver AI data center
Big-tech alliance backs a South Korea AI hub, locking in hardware and memory supply deals.
NVDA
July 25, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
SpaceX Starship Flight 13 hits key test goals
Dual-stage test succeeds, prototype satellites deployed; mission draws investor focus as shares hover near $115
SPCX
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
SpaceX stock slides after record IPO
SpaceX retreats after early pop as markets price little for its AI arm, leaving upside dependent on AI progress.
MSSPCX
July 25, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Waymo weighs exit from Uber robotaxi deal
Waymo’s bid to operate independently in key markets spooks investors, nudging Uber shares lower.
GOOGLUBER
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
U.S. stocks steady as oil slides on talk hopes
Markets pause as chip-led tech drags while crude tumbles on signs of revived U.S.-Iran dialogue.
SPXUKOILUSOIL
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Options Whipsaw Apple’s $5 Trillion Valuation
Apple Inc. (AAPL), a roughly $5 trillion mega-cap, is currently trading with unusually sharp, multi-percent intraday swings driven by options activity rather than fresh fundamental news.
AAPLMSFTNVDA+2
July 24, 2026
·1 min readMARKET BRIEF
Market Brief — July 24, 2026
Brent topped $100 and the US 10-year yield rose above 4.7%, lifting Fed hike odds and producing mixed US stocks while European indices rallied on commodity strength.
DJIAFRA40UKX+25
July 24, 2026
·6 min readNEWS
Paramount pauses WBD deal amid litigation
Court stipulation blocks deal closing until a merits ruling or June 1, 2027, effectively freezing the merger.
PARAWBD
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Trump threatens EU with probe and tariffs
U.S. moves to retaliate against EU tech measures with an immediate trade probe and looming tariffs.
GOOGL
July 24, 2026
·2 min readCOMMENTARY
Nasdaq-100 ETF Tests Dense Support Zone
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) is retracing into a dense technical confluence zone around 685-675, with a lower support band near 650.
QQQNDXTQQQ+2
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Charter Q2 shows broadband losses, shares fall
Strong EPS overshadowed by revenue dip, broadband customer losses and a stock sell-off despite mobile gains.
CHTR
July 24, 2026
·2 min readNEWS
Ford recalls 565,691 Broncos over fire risk
Ford launches wide safety action after wiring wear could trigger engine fires; dealers to perform free repairs.
F
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
AmEx lifts 2026 revenue outlook after Q2 beat
American Express outperforms in Q2; robust card spending and revenue momentum push management to raise full-year guidance
AXP
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Verizon lifts 2026 outlook after solid Q2
Wireless gains offset equipment-sales drag, prompting management to up full-year expectations.
VZ
July 24, 2026
·3 min readNEWS
Tech rout and oil spike jolt global markets
Risk assets wobble as energy prices climb and tech shares tumble, while fresh U.S. import levies stoke investor unease.
GOOGLTSLAUKOIL
July 24, 2026
·3 min readCOMMENTARY
Yen Carry Shift Puts Japan Brokers In Focus
The existing yen-funded carry regime is now in transition, with capital beginning to move away from foreign, higher-yielding exposures toward Japanese markets.
USDJPYNMR8601.T+2
July 24, 2026
·2 min read