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Markets Weigh AI Optimism Against Iran War Risk as Oil Surges 10%
Markets are balancing AI chip optimism against escalating Iran war risks, with oil surging nearly 10% in three days and investors pricing in the possibility of further Fed rate hikes.
Oil Retreats, Chip Stocks Rally as Middle East Tensions Normalize
Brent crude falls over 0.5% on Thursday after a sharp rise on Wednesday, while European stock markets mostly climb with chip stocks leading gains, as traders price in normalized geopolitical risk from the latest Middle East flare-up.
Paris Investigators Question Telegram's Pavel Durov for Fourth Time
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was questioned for six hours on July 8 at the Paris Judicial Court, marking his fourth interrogation since charges were filed nearly two years ago. His lawyers say investigators have found no evidence supporting the allegations.
Crude Oil Eyes Higher Resistance After Fresh US-Iran Attacks
Crude oil prices are recovering after renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, bouncing from the 67-68 gap level triggered by a previous US attack.
Japan Aims to Lower Debt-to-GDP Ratio to Secure Market Trust
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated on Thursday that the government intends to gradually reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to maintain market confidence.
Iran state media: US strikes kill 14, wound 78 across five provinces
Iranian state media reports that U.S. strikes on five provinces over two days killed 14 people and wounded 78, with 47 still hospitalized.
Oil Rally Extended on US-Iran Tensions and Russian Diesel Ban: ING
ING analysts note that oil prices have extended their rally due to rising geopolitical risks from renewed US-Iran tensions and Russia’s diesel export ban.
Qatar Condemns Iran’s Ship Attacks, Urges Commitment to MoU
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani condemned Iran's recent attacks on ships and called on all parties to adhere to a memorandum of understanding, following a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Physical AI Moves from Demo to Factory Floor, Facing Real-World Constraints
The key constraints for Physical AI deployment are real-world data, battery life, edge chips, safety certification, and the cost of deploying machines in messy industrial settings, not investor enthusiasm.
Physical AI Moves from Demo to Factory Floor as Robots Face Real-World Challenges
Physical AI is transitioning from demonstration settings to actual industrial deployment, but the key hurdles are real-world data, battery life, edge chips, safety certification, and high deployment costs.
BOJ Osaka Branch Warns Rising B2B Costs May Hit Consumer Prices by Summer
A Bank of Japan Osaka branch manager noted that companies have rapidly passed on higher costs in business-to-business prices, and this could begin affecting consumer prices from summer, warranting close attention to consumption trends.
Oil Back in Driver's Seat as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Middle East tensions flare up after Trump declares ceasefire over and US continues bombing Iran, putting oil back in focus for markets.
US Escalates Strikes on Iran; Asia Market Update
US launched heavier strikes on Iran overnight. In Asia, SK Hynix's US IPO was oversubscribed 7x, Chinese tech stocks rose as CPI eased, and Fast Retailing reported earnings.
Oil Jumps as US Strikes Iran Again, Hormuz Risk Returns
WTI crude surged above $75 as renewed US military action against Iran brings the Strait of Hormuz back into focus, repricing geopolitical risk premiums.
WTI Fails at Key Fibonacci Level, Slides Toward $74.00
West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices failed to sustain a two-day rally, falling from a two-week high as technical indicators remain mixed, trading near $74.00.
Gold Resumes Decline, Elliott Wave Targets $3400
Spot gold continues its bearish correction from January highs, with an Elliott Wave pattern suggesting further downside toward $3400.
Iran's Ghalibaf Warns US Military Action Will Be Met with Retaliation
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US that any military action will prompt retaliation, and underscored that control over the Strait of Hormuz remains with Iran.
China June CPI Inflation Slows to 1.0% YoY, Below Forecast
China's Consumer Price Index rose 1.0% year-on-year in June, missing the expected 1.1% and down from May's 1.2% increase.
WTI holds above $74.00, close to two-week top as bears hesitate on US-Iran/Hormuz risks
WTI crude oil remains above $74.00, hovering near a two-week high as traders assess US-Iran tensions and risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
US Financial Conditions Index Hits Easiest Level Since Feb 2026
The US Financial Conditions Index rose to approximately 1.2 points, reaching its loosest level since February 2026 and near an 11-year high. The surge is driven by rising equities and narrowing corporate bond spreads, despite recent inflation increases.
Japan Order Flows: Overseas Stock Buys Surge, Foreign Selling Slows
Japanese investors purchased ¥824.5 billion in foreign stocks for the week of July 3, a sharp increase from the prior week, while foreign selling of Japanese stocks slowed dramatically.
Agentic AI Market to Exceed $155B by 2030 as Enterprise Focus Shifts
The enterprise AI market is projected to surpass $155 billion by 2030, driven by the rapid shift toward agentic AI systems that can connect to corporate data and automate complex workflows.
Gold Falls Below $4,100 as US-Iran Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears, Fed Hike Bets
Gold (XAU/USD) slipped to around $4,075 in early Asian trading on Thursday, extending losses after President Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over, reigniting concerns of renewed conflict, higher inflation, and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.
AustralianSuper to Invest Additional A$500 Million in India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund
AustralianSuper, Australia's largest superannuation fund, will invest an additional A$500 million into India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), according to a statement.