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Global Youth Unemployment Rate Rises to 12.4% in 2025, ILO Says
Global youth unemployment climbed to 12.4% in 2025, leaving about 67 million people aged 15–24 without work, according to the International Labour Organization.
Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol and Cigarettes in the US
A federal survey shows 21.4 million Americans aged 12+ used marijuana daily or near-daily in 2025, exceeding the number of daily drinkers and cigarette smokers for the first time.
U.S. Strategic Oil Reserve Drops Below 300M Barrels for First Time Since 1983
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 6.1 million barrels last week to 298.7 million barrels, its lowest since January 1983 and the first time below the 300-million-barrel mark in four decades.
China Adds 20 Tonnes of Gold in July, Largest Increase Since 2023
The People’s Bank of China boosted its gold reserves by 20 tonnes in July 2026, marking the biggest monthly addition since October 2023. The move extends a 21-month buying streak and brings total holdings to around 2,366 tonnes.
US Student Loan Defaults Hit 9.5 Million in March 2026
About 9.5 million federal student loan borrowers, roughly one in five, were in default as of March 2026, according to Education Department data.
WTI Crude Rises Past $82.50 on Mixed US-Iran Deal Signals
West Texas Intermediate crude extends gains to near $82.70 as markets assess uncertain prospects for a US-Iran agreement.
CBA Sees Home Loan Volumes Stabilize as Impairment Expense Rises to A$788M
Commonwealth Bank reports stabilization in home loan applications, softening housing activity, and a rise in loan impairment expense to A$788 million. The bank also noted a A$1 billion share buyback expiring in August 2026.
CoreWeave Surges 14% After-Hours on AI Outlook; Super Micro Gains 7%
CoreWeave surged 14% in extended trading after raising its outlook on strong AI demand, and Super Micro Computer jumped over 7% on a robust revenue forecast. Asian stocks were broadly firmer, led by a 1.5% rise in South Korea's KOSPI.
Markets Brace for U.S. CPI Data, Yen Intervention Concerns Persist
Investors closely watch Wednesday's U.S. inflation report, where a softer reading could ease Fed pressure while rising energy costs may fuel hawkish bets. The yen near 159 per dollar keeps intervention worries alive.
Brent Crude Posts Sixth Straight Gain as Iran Deal Worries Mount
Brent crude rose 0.3% to $89.10 a barrel and WTI added 0.5% to $83.58, extending gains amid skepticism over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement and hardening stances from both sides.
Trump Capital Gains Tax Cut Talks Include Inflation Indexing
President Trump's proposed capital gains tax changes would adjust cost basis for inflation, reducing taxable gains.
US Used 50 Patriot Interceptors in Single Day During Iran Attack, Costing $200M
The U.S. reportedly fired roughly 50 Patriot interceptors in one day during last month's Iranian missile attacks on bases in Jordan, totaling approximately $200 million. Iran used course-changing missiles to force heavy expenditure and drain scarce interceptor stocks.
Trump Reportedly Considering Capital Gains Tax Cut Before Midterms
President Trump is exploring a capital gains tax rate reduction ahead of the midterm elections, according to Bloomberg. The last major such cut was in 2003.
US yields ease as CPI caution offsets Oil rally
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday as caution ahead of inflation data and uncertainty over U.S.-Iran tensions outweighed the impact of rising oil prices.
U.S. Government Job Openings Hit Highest Since June 2025
U.S. government job openings rose for the fourth consecutive month in June, reaching 823,000—the highest since June 2025—as federal vacancies also climbed sharply.
CRE Market Shows Resilience in 2026 Mid-Year Outlook
Despite rising long-term Treasury yields, the commercial real estate sector displayed resilience in the first half of 2026, with transaction volumes increasing solidly.
Marex to Acquire Brainchild Capital Investments in Power and Gas Push
Marex Group has agreed to buy Netherlands-based clearing and execution firm Brainchild Capital Investments, expanding into European power, gas and emissions markets. The deal is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027.
Russia Delays Diamond Export Duty to March 2027
Russia has postponed the introduction of an 8% export duty on unprocessed and partially processed diamonds from September 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027, according to a government decree.
Iran Used Drone-Guided Missile to Down U.S. F-15E in 2026, NYT Reports
In April 2026, Iran shot down a U.S. F-15E jet using a shoulder-fired missile, reportedly aided by drones that fed the aircraft's GPS coordinates, speed, and direction to commanders. The crew had only half a second of warning before the $60 million aircraft was hit.
Iran's IRGC Warns of Retaliation Against Global Energy Infrastructure
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened attacks on energy transmission lines, power plants, and internet-connected global infrastructure if Iran faces further threats.
Oil Prices Choppy as Iran Tensions Escalate; Brent Briefly Tops $90
Oil prices swung sharply on Tuesday, with Brent briefly touching $90 a barrel for the first time in two weeks before settling lower, as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions threatened Strait of Hormuz shipping.
US Centcom Redirects 55 Vessels, Disables 3 in Blockade Enforcement
U.S. Central Command has redirected 55 commercial vessels attempting to run a maritime blockade and disabled three non-compliant ships as of Aug. 11.
U.S. Forces Disable Iranian-Bound Vessel in Gulf of Oman
U.S. Central Command reports that its forces fired two Hellfire missiles into the Panama-flagged M/V Vela Nova, disabling its steering gear after it attempted to breach the blockade on Iran by heading toward an Iranian port.
Brent Crude Eyes $90 as Strait of Hormuz Risks Rise, Commerzbank Says
Fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal and drone attacks on refineries push Brent toward $90 and gas oil near $1,350 per ton, Commerzbank warns.