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Chinese Superconducting Quantum Computer Integrates Post-Quantum Cryptography
The 72-qubit Origin Wukong computer has integrated a post-quantum encryption framework, completing over 1 million tasks securely. The solution protects against both classical and quantum attacks.
Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75%, Two Dissenters Vote for Hike
The Bank of England kept its key rate unchanged at 3.75% as widely anticipated. Two policymakers, including Greene, voted for a hike as an insurance against lingering inflation risks.
ECB's Lane: Further Rate Hikes Justified Even Under Milder Outlook
ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane stated that additional rate increases remain warranted to contain inflationary pressures, even if the economic outlook softens.
ECB's Lane Says Open to Looking Through Shocks, Sees Neutral Rate Upper End at 2.5%
ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane stated the central bank is open to looking through temporary shocks, and revised the upper end of the neutral rate estimate to 2.5% from 2.25%.
US Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 226K
The US Department of Labor reported that initial jobless claims dropped to 226,000 for the week ending June..., indicating a slight tightening in the labor market.
Middle East Tensions Push Eurozone Housing Energy Efficiency to Forefront
Despite a tentative US-Iran agreement, continued Middle East friction is weighing on the eurozone economy, reviving focus on energy-efficient housing as the recovery falters.
ECB Hikes See Limited Regional Follow-Through – BNY
BNY's Bob Savage notes that ECB rate hikes have prompted little action from other European central banks, with the BoE, SNB, Norges Bank, and Riksbank all on hold. Inflation concerns remain domestic, while markets continue to price downside growth risks for the euro area.
Only 16% of Americans Expect Positive AI Impact – Pew Survey
A Pew Research survey finds that just 16% of Americans expect artificial intelligence to have a positive effect on society, while 40% foresee negative consequences. Most respondents are skeptical of government regulation and distrust AI developers.
Job Vacancies Decline Across the Region
The job vacancy rate, measuring the share of vacant posts in total labor, has declined across the region, indicating a possible easing of labor market tightness.
Trump Defends Iran Policy, Cites Record Stock Market and Falling Oil Prices
President Donald Trump defended his administration's approach to Iran, pointing to a record-high stock market and declining oil prices as evidence of success.
Trump Cites Record Stock High, Falling Oil Prices to Defend Iran Policy
President Trump defended his Iran policy on Truth Social, arguing that a record stock market high and falling oil prices prove his approach is working, and dismissed critics as jealous, bad, or stupid.
WTI Oil Hits Three-Month Low Below $74 Amid Middle East Peace Hopes
WTI crude oil fell to a three-month low under $74 on Thursday, driven by hopes of a US-Iran peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, heading for a weekly drop of over 10%.
UK labour data mixed, Deutsche Bank says MPC patience extended
Deutsche Bank's chief UK economist notes that recent UK labour market figures show stronger employment but softer pay growth, keeping the MPC in a wait-and-see mode.
Swiss Government Prepares for Friday Peace Talks on Bürgenstock with U.S., Iran, Pakistan, Qatar
The Swiss government confirmed preparations for a Friday meeting at Bürgenstock involving the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, Qatar and others to begin implementing a peace agreement.
Gold Faces Credibility Test After Hawkish Fed
Gold enters the European session trading near key resistance levels after a volatile reaction to the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance.
Gold retakes $4,300 as US-Iran peace deal weighs on USD
Gold (XAU/USD) climbs back above the $4,300 mark during Asian trading as a US-Iran peace deal pressures the US Dollar following hawkish Fed commentary.
Gold bounces above $4,300 as US-Iran peace deal offsets Fed hawkish hold
Gold recovers losses above $4,300 in Thursday Asian trading, as the US-Iran peace deal signing offsets the impact of the Federal Reserve's hawkish monetary policy decision.
Global Government Bond Issuance via Banks Hits Record $504B in H1 2026
Syndicated government bond sales surged to $504 billion in the first half of 2026, a record high that surpasses even the emergency borrowing of early 2020. Italy, Germany, the UK, Belgium, and Serbia led with their largest-ever deals.
WTI Holds Gains Above $75.00 Despite Easing Supply Concerns
West Texas Intermediate crude oil edged higher to around $75.10 per barrel during Asian hours on Thursday, breaking a five-day losing streak. The uptick came despite reduced geopolitical risk and lingering Fed rate hike expectations for 2026.
Three Largest S&P 500 ETFs Hit Record $2.6 Trillion in Combined AUM
The three largest S&P 500 ETFs—VOO, IVV, and SPY—now hold a combined $2.6 trillion in assets, with VOO becoming the first ETF to surpass $1 trillion. Their assets have tripled since the 2022 bear market.
HSBC Australia Faces A$35 Million Penalty Over Scam Protection Failures
Australia's corporate regulator ASIC is seeking a A$35 million penalty after HSBC Australia admitted to serious failures in protecting customers from scams. The bank has launched a large-scale compensation and remediation program.
Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed, US Futures Recover After Hawkish Fed
Asia-Pacific equities opened mixed with a positive bias, while U.S. stock futures recouped some losses from the hawkish FOMC outcome, buoyed by the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
Instant Funding Launches Simplified IF Clarity Account Line
Prop trading firm Instant Funding launches 'IF Clarity' accounts, removing consistency rules and position limits. CEO Lewis Mansbridge says the changes address trader feedback about complexity.
FundingPips Introduces 2 Step Flex Challenge
FundingPips launched 2 Step Flex, a two-phase evaluation with a 12% max drawdown, no time limit, and up to a 95% reward split for passing traders.