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UK Gilts Flat as Markets Await Burnham Policy Updates; Weak Data Dulls Rate Hike Bets
UK government bonds saw minor changes as investors awaited new policy updates from Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Poor economic figures have reduced expectations for higher interest rates.
Healy Cuts VAT on Electricity, Bond Market Unimpressed
Chancellor John Healy has announced a VAT cut on electricity bills effective October 1st through April, but the bond market has reacted negatively.
S&P 500 Slips for Third Day as Geopolitics, Yields Weigh
Deutsche Bank strategists note the S&P 500 fell for a third consecutive session, pressured by geopolitical uncertainty and rising US real yields.
Brent Falls Below $90 as US-Iran De-escalation Hopes Offset Supply Risks
ING strategists note Brent crude retreated below $90 per barrel as hopes for US–Iran de-escalation weighed on prices, countering rising supply risks.
CEE Bond Yields Rise as Oil Prices Surge on Iran War
Central and Eastern European bond yields have risen in step with oil prices as the war in Iran drove crude higher throughout March, impacting core market long-term yields.
Risk Sentiment Improves Ahead of Key Economic Data
Risk sentiment is improving as traders focus on upcoming economic releases from the UK, Australia, and the ECB this week.
Iran-Houthi Threat to Bab el-Mandeb Pushes Brent Toward Crossroads
Brent crude faces a critical juncture after a Reuters report that Iran has instructed Houthi forces to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure.
Asia equities rally on chip stocks, China support, Japan spending plan
Asian stock markets rebounded, lifted by semiconductor-related shares, Chinese policy support, and Japan's cabinet approval of a large fiscal spending package. Meanwhile, the US followed through on tariffs against Canada, Oracle faces an extra $7 billion bill for a Wisconsin data center, and US-IR airstrikes continue for a tenth day.
SpaceX Symbolizes Fading Momentum Trade: Bloomberg Strategist
Bloomberg macro strategist Simon White says SpaceX, once a hot public-market launch, now represents a momentum trade that is losing steam, with correlation risks building and America's wealth mirror cracking.
WTI Declines Toward $82.00 as Traders Digest US-Iran Developments
West Texas Intermediate crude oil is trading around $82.00 during early European hours on Tuesday, edging lower but holding near multi-week highs as market participants assess the latest US-Iran developments.
IRGC Claims Strikes on US Military Targets in Bahrain, Kuwait
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) announced it hit US military assets, including air defense systems, in Bahrain and Kuwait, according to a Guardian report.
US Inflation Data Misses Downside, Shifts Macro Disinflation Trend
The week ending July 17, 2026 saw a decisive shift toward disinflation in the global macro transmission chain, as US consumer and producer inflation data surprised to the downside.
US CENTCOM Strikes Hit Iran Military Command Centers
The US Central Command announced completion of latest strikes targeting Iran's military command centers and air defense systems at 1 AM GMT.
S&P 500 Foreign Revenue Hits Record 42% of Total
U.S. corporations' foreign revenue share reached a record 42%, surpassing earlier peaks of 40% in 2015 and 39% during the dot-com bubble, driven largely by technology firms.
Strait of Hormuz Sees 900 Vessels, 450M Barrels of Crude Since May
U.S. Central Command reports that about 900 commercial vessels carrying 450 million barrels of crude oil have transited the Strait of Hormuz since early May, with U.S. forces providing support.
WTI dips below $82 as tentative diplomatic signals weigh
West Texas Intermediate crude extended losses to around $81.90 per barrel in Asian trade, pressured by cautious diplomatic signals that could ease supply fears.
Gold Holds Steady Near $4,009 as Middle East Risks Loom
Gold prices remained stable around $4,009 per ounce as traders assessed Middle East developments and their potential impact on inflation and Fed policy. Markets await next week's Federal Reserve rate decision.
Asian Stocks Stabilize, Oil Retreats as Markets Await Big Tech Earnings
Asian equities ended a three-day losing streak as investors eye key big tech earnings, while oil prices eased from recent highs amid persistent Middle East tensions.
KOSPI-Nasdaq 100 Correlation Hits Highest Since July 2024
The 60-day correlation between the KOSPI and Nasdaq 100 has risen to +0.46, the highest since July 2024, reversing from a negative correlation of -0.20 in March. The Nasdaq 100's sensitivity to South Korean stock declines is at its highest since 1990.
Trump Signs Executive Order Mandating Domestic Sourcing for Defense Contractors
President Trump signed an executive order requiring defense contractors to prioritize domestic sourcing and reduce reliance on foreign critical minerals, materials, and components used in weapons systems. The order tightens waiver rules and warns of potential contract loss for non-compliance.
Trump Orders Defense Contractors to Prioritize Domestic Sourcing
President Trump signed an executive order requiring defense contractors to prioritize domestic sources for critical minerals, materials, and components used in weapons systems, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.
Trump Vows Iran Will Pay for Deaths of US Soldiers
US President Donald Trump vowed Iran 'will pay' after three American soldiers were killed, as US forces struck Iranian targets, according to Bloomberg.
CLO Equity Tranches Post Worst Quarter Since 2020 Pandemic Crash
Collateralized loan obligation equity tranches fell 15% in Q1 2026, marking their second consecutive quarterly loss and the steepest decline since the 2020 pandemic selloff, signaling growing stress in the riskiest corner of the credit market.
US Senate Advances Bill to Impose Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced that a Russia sanctions bill could reach the Senate floor soon, authorizing President Trump to impose tariffs on countries that continue purchasing Russian oil.