Market news
Crypto, stocks, forex and macro, aggregated for traders.
US Labor Force Exit Hits Record 105.8 Million in June
The number of Americans not in the labor force rose by 832,000 in June to 105.8 million, an all-time high. The figure now stands 2.2 million above the pandemic-era peak, highlighting underlying weakness in the job market.
US Small Business Inflation Worries Hit Highest Since Oct 2024
In June, 21% of US small business owners cited inflation as their top problem, the highest reading since October 2024. The share has surged 10 percentage points over the past year, and the proportion of firms raising average selling prices rose to 38%, the highest since January 2023.
Permanent Portfolio on Track for 16% Gain in 2026, Best in 30 Years
The Permanent Portfolio, equally weighted in US stocks, 10-year Treasuries, commodities, and cash, is set for a 16% return in 2026—its strongest annual performance in three decades, driven by surging commodities.
China Quietly Stockpiling Gold, Goldman Estimates Show
Goldman Sachs estimates China acquired 48 tonnes of gold via the London OTC market in May, the largest monthly purchase in over a year, while official figures show only 10 tonnes. China's central bank added another 15 tonnes in June, its biggest monthly increase in 2.5 years, marking 20 consecutive months of reserve growth.
US Confirms 2 Service Members Killed in Iranian Attack on Jordan Air Base
Two US service members were killed and several wounded in an Iranian attack on an air base in Jordan, which the US says has been used for operations against Iran.
Tech Sector ETF Sees $8.7 Billion in Outflows, Worst in S&P 500
The technology ETF XLK recorded the largest sector outflows in the S&P 500 over the past month at -$8.7 billion, while financials, healthcare, and utilities attracted inflows. Tech was the worst-performing sector, falling 5.4%.
Cryptocurrency Prices Show Mixed Moves in Latest Snapshot
Bitcoin and Ether remain nearly flat, while Litecoin and NEO lead gainers and Polkadot, Cardano see declines in the latest market update.
Weekend Market Update: Minor Moves Across Equities, Commodities
European and US equity indices edged lower while gold rose slightly and US crude oil gained over 1% in the weekend session.
Iran Leader: Trump's Signature Worthless After US Breaches
Iran's Supreme Leader stated that repeated US breaches of commitments have proven Trump's signature worthless, escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington.
ForkLog Weekly: Tokenized Deposits, Blockchain OSINT, US Bitcoin Reserve, Lean Ethereum
A roundup of long-reads from ForkLog covering tokenized deposits vs stablecoins, blockchain OSINT, the stalled US Bitcoin reserve proposal, and Vitalik Buterin's Lean Ethereum proposal.
Momentum Stock Volatility Hits Record 4x vs S&P 500
The 3-week volatility of momentum stocks relative to the S&P 500 has surged to a record 4.0x, more than quadrupling in recent weeks. This group, including AI-driven names like Nvidia and Palantir, has seen its index drop 24% in July, on track for the worst month since 2008.
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index Negative for 60 Days, New Record
The Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index has remained in negative territory for 60 consecutive days, setting a new all-time record. The previous longest streak was 40 days in early 2024.
US Corporate Insider Stock Sales Surge 20% YoY in H1 2026 to $77.6B
US corporate insiders sold $77.6 billion worth of stock in the first half of 2026, a 20% year-over-year increase and the second-largest half-year total in over 20 years. Purchases totaled just $6.9 billion, a ratio of over 11 shares sold for every one bought.
Jordan Condemns Iran's Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait Infrastructure
Jordan has condemned renewed Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait that targeted a power station and a water desalination plant, calling them a flagrant violation of state sovereignty.
UAE and Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Stability
The UAE and Russian foreign ministers held a phone conversation focusing on regional developments and efforts to achieve security, stability, and sustainable peace in the Middle East.
Peter Brandt Predicts Bitcoin Low in Early October, Dip to High $40Ks
Veteran trader Peter Brandt expects Bitcoin to bottom in early October, potentially dipping into the high $40,000 range before the next major rally, citing consistent cycle behavior.
IOG Transfers Cardano Node Control to Community, Final Handover by 2027
Input Output Global (IOG), the primary developer of Cardano, has transferred control of the network's Haskell-based node to the community. The full handover is expected by 2027, with plans for multiple independent implementations in Haskell, Rust, and Go.
Taiwanese AI Server Makers Adopt Own Tech to Boost Supply
Taiwanese companies producing servers for AI data centers are now using the same technology internally to accelerate production and meet surging demand.
Arab League: Aggression Against Any Member Is Aggression Against All
The Secretary-General of the Arab League stated that any attack on an Arab country will be treated as an attack on the entire Arab nation, reinforcing a collective security stance.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post Second Consecutive Weekly Inflows, Net $75.5M
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted net inflows of $75.5 million for the week of July 13–17, marking the second straight positive week. BlackRock's IBIT led with $204.1 million, while Fidelity's FBTC saw large outflows of $181.1 million. Ethereum ETFs also saw net weekly inflows of $105.5 million.
UAE Reaffirms Solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has renewed its full solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, supporting all measures that preserve their security and stability.
CFTC Report: Crowded Shorts Hit Resistance in GBP, CAD, WTI
The latest CFTC data shows a widening gap between futures positioning and spot performance, with GBP short covering confirmed by price action while CAD and WTI extend bearish positioning.
Iranian MP Calls for Immediate NPT Withdrawal, Vows Revenge
Mojtaba Yousefi, a member of Iran's parliament presiding board, urged immediate withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and warned against failing to avenge the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
China Denies Russia Critical Parts for Ice-Class Ships, Forcing Arctic Route Cuts
China has refused to supply propulsive and steering systems for Russia's Arc7 ice-class vessels, prompting Moscow to slash its 2030 Northern Sea Route cargo target from 200 million to 70–100 million tons.