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10-Year Yield Nears 4.70%, Hits Fresh 52-Week High
The 10-year Treasury note yield is approaching 4.70%, reaching a new 52-week high, up over 70 basis points since the start of the Iran War, as markets brace for a potential energy shock.
Brazil's Lula: No Ban on US Talks, Will Seek Alternative Markets
Brazilian President Lula stated there is no ban on negotiating with the US but indicated he will look for other markets for products not sold to America, citing a lack of reciprocity in dialogue.
Iran Threatens 'Eye for an Eye' Defense Doctrine, Targets Supporters of Aggression
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that any aggression against Iran will be met with a powerful and decisive response, and those who support such aggression will be considered legitimate targets.
Brazil to Provide 18.5 Billion Reais in Credit Lines to Support Companies Hit by US Tariffs
Brazil announced 18.5 billion reais in credit lines to support companies impacted by U.S. tariffs and international conflicts, with a focus on exporters to Persian Gulf countries.
Iran: Any Aggression Will Be Met With Powerful Response
Iran's foreign minister stated that the country's defense doctrine is 'eye for an eye,' warning that any aggression against Iran, including infrastructure, will be met with a decisive response. Those contributing to such aggression in any form will also be considered legitimate targets.
Gold Surges Over 1.5% as Dollar Weakness Triggers Breakout
Gold rallied more than 1.5% on Wednesday, breaking above a key resistance trendline and hitting a fresh two-week high, driven by broad US Dollar weakness despite escalating US geopolitical tensions.
Iran Speaker: Strait of Hormuz Will Not Return to Pre-War Conditions
Iran's parliamentary speaker, Ghalibaf, stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not revert to its pre-war state, warning that if Iran's security is not assured, no infrastructure will be safe and oil sales will be blocked.
Silver (XAG/USD) Struggles to Build Momentum Above $60.00
Silver trades with modest gains on Wednesday as the US Dollar pulls back, but upside momentum remains limited due to energy-driven inflation concerns and uncertainty over Fed rate policy.
Israel Eyes Boeing P-8 Poseidon Purchase to Counter Turkish Submarine Threat
Israel is considering buying Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to boost anti-submarine capabilities amid concerns over Turkey's expanding and modernizing submarine fleet, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Aliyev Confirms Secret German-Russian Talks in Baku, Contradicts Merz
Azerbaijani President Aliyev has confirmed that secret backchannel talks between Germany and Russia took place in Baku, contradicting German Chancellor Merz who earlier denied knowledge of the meeting.
White House Accuses Chinese AI Startup Moonshot of Using Banned Nvidia Chips
The Biden administration claims Beijing-based Moonshot AI violated export controls by accessing restricted Nvidia Blackwell chips through Thailand to develop its Kimi K3 model.
Trump Admin Mulls Military Options in Mali to Counter Al-Qaeda and Russian Influence
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing expanded military operations in Mali against the al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM, while also addressing growing Russian influence in the Sahel region.
US Tells Israel of Plan to Use Heavy Bombers Against Iran
The US has informed Israel of plans to escalate attacks on Iran using heavy bombers for the first time in the current escalation, as part of Operation Lion's Roar, with strategic bombers taking off from Britain targeting Mount Machush.
Zelenskyy Holds Talks with Trump Envoys on Peace Efforts
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he held a productive conversation with Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner, focusing on reviving diplomacy and achieving a dignified peace. He expressed gratitude for U.S. support.
Tokenized Equity Holders Up 449% YTD, Solana Dominates
The number of onchain tokenized equity holders surged 449% year-to-date and 73% month-over-month, reaching over 670,000. Solana accounts for 85% of volume, and Jupiter's routed volume jumped 300% YTD as 68% of recent trades occurred during weekends and off-hours.
CENTCOM Enforces Naval Blockade Against Iran, Redirects 9 Commercial Vessels
US Central Command reports that American forces are enforcing a naval blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea, redirecting 9 commercial vessels and disabling 1 as of July 22.
Iran Threatens to Target Energy Sites if US Bombs Iranian Power Plants
Iran has warned it will strike energy infrastructure if the US follows through on President Trump's threat to bomb Iranian power plants. The escalation follows Trump's statement that each Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with strikes on power plants and bridges.
US 30-Year Yield Above 5% for Longest Stretch Since 2007
The US 30-year Treasury note yield has traded above 5.00% for 27 days this year, the longest such stretch since 2007, marking a sharp reversal from earlier rate-cut expectations.
ING: US Aluminium Tariff Tweaks Are Long-Term Policy, Limited Near-Term Impact
ING analysts discuss changes to US Section 232 aluminium tariffs, noting that qualifying projects can import at 25% instead of 50%. The firm emphasizes this is a long-term industrial policy with limited near-term effects.
Iran Threatens Retaliation Against US-Linked Infrastructure If US Strikes Iranian Sites
A military source cited by Iran's Tasnim news agency warns that Tehran will target US-linked infrastructure in the region, including bridges and energy sites, if Washington strikes Iranian bridges or power plants.
Dow Jones Turns Positive Despite Trump Threat to Strike Iran
The Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from earlier losses to trade in positive territory on the day, even as President Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure.
US Stocks Open Lower: Dow Drops 0.13%, S&P 500 Falls 0.30%, Nasdaq Declines 0.58%
US equities opened in the red on the trading day, with the Dow Jones down 67.24 points, the S&P 500 losing 22.37 points, and the Nasdaq falling 150.23 points.
US data center developers seek to sell majority stakes worth tens of billions – WSJ
Major U.S. data center developers are working with investment banks to sell controlling equity stakes this summer, aiming to raise tens of billions of dollars to fund AI infrastructure expansion.
US Senate Panel to Vote on Bill Tightening Chinese Automaker Restrictions
The Senate committee is set to consider bipartisan legislation to tighten restrictions on Chinese automakers and connected vehicles over national security concerns.