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Copper Hits Mid-May High Above $14,000/Ton on US Import Surge Amid Tariff Wait
Copper prices in London topped $14,000 a metric ton, the highest since mid-May, as traders reacted to record U.S. imports of the metal. Over 200,000 tons arrived in July, the largest monthly volume in shipping data going back to 2014, ahead of an expected Trump tariff decision.
Analysts Warn Trump’s Dampened Threats Could Lead to Unpredictable Actions
Analysts caution that muting Trump’s threats may result in less predictability, especially if Republicans lose their congressional majorities and he shifts to more unilateral executive actions.
Trump Tariff Threats Increasingly Seen as Bluffs, Analysts Say
Officials and analysts believe President Trump's trade threats are often empty, citing retreats on China rare earths, Brazil tariffs, and Iran's Strait of Hormuz stance.
Trump's Latest Tariff Threats Fail to Move Markets as Influence Wanes
World leaders and markets barely reacted to new U.S. tariffs based on child labor allegations, signaling that Donald Trump’s threatening rhetoric is losing its power to disrupt.
Iran-Oman Deal Alone Won’t Secure Strait of Hormuz, Source Says; U.S. Mixed Signals Disrupt Talks
A source close to the negotiations told Fars News that a bilateral Iran-Oman agreement would not guarantee security in the Strait of Hormuz, and recent mixed signals from U.S. officials have disrupted the process.
Iran Denies Direct US Talks on Strait of Hormuz, Negotiates Only With Oman
A source close to Iran's negotiating team told Fars News that no talks with the U.S. have taken place, and mixed signals have disrupted the process.
Gold Advances on Iran Deal Hopes, Lower US Yields
Gold prices rose 0.75% on Tuesday, supported by falling oil prices and US Treasury yields, along with improved risk appetite from Iran deal optimism.
U.S. and Gulf States Reject Iran’s Fee Demand, Insist on Strait Reopening First
The United States and its Gulf allies have pushed back on Iran’s request for a fee, conditioning any sanctions relief on Tehran first reopening a key waterway and ensuring safe passage.
Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Lays Out Conditions
Iran has signaled willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but demands transit fee rights, security guarantees, an end to the US naval blockade, and relief from oil sanctions, according to the WSJ.
U.S. Ethanol Production Estimated in Lower Range Ahead of EIA Report
U.S. ethanol output for the week ended July 31 is estimated between 1.096 and 1.143 million barrels per day, versus 1.133 million barrels the previous week. Official data from the EIA is due Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Netanyahu: Israel Did Not Agree to Trump Team’s Draft on Hamas Disarmament in Gaza
Israeli PM Netanyahu stated that Israel rejected a US draft proposal aimed at disarming and demilitarizing Hamas in Gaza, saying it was not Israel’s own plan.
Iran Reports Positive Talks with Oman on Strategic Waterway Traffic Framework
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said discussions with Oman on a framework to manage maritime traffic through a key waterway have been positive at both technical and political levels.
Iran Considers Letting European Forces Clear Mines in Hormuz Strait to Advance Peace Talks
Iran is reportedly open to European naval forces clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz as a step to unblock peace negotiations, potentially leading to a wider maritime deal with Washington.
Syrian Military Placed on High Alert, Troops Deploy to Iraq Border
Syria's military has declared a state of alert without explanation, with troops reportedly deployed to the Syria-Iraq border and all personnel recalled to their units, according to Saudi outlet Al Arabiya.
Gas prices top US consumer economic concerns, survey finds
Spontaneous mentions of gasoline hit 40% in June, the highest in over two years, while AI mentions rose to 11%.
Iran Reported Open to European Demining of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has privately signaled a softer stance on allowing European nations to clear mines from the key oil shipping lane as part of a normalization deal.
S&P 500 Surges Above 7,700 for First Time, Market Cap Tops $70 Trillion
The S&P 500 index crossed the 7,700 level for the first time ever, driving its total market capitalization above $70 trillion.
Fed’s Paulson: Underlying Inflation Too High, Policy Must Stay Restrictive
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said underlying inflation remains too high and monetary policy must stay mildly restrictive, with current conditions likely meeting that bar.
US Stocks Rally at Open: Dow Surges 758 Points
Major U.S. equity indices opened higher with the Dow Jones up over 750 points. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also recorded gains.
S&P 500 Hits New Record High, Market Cap Reaches $69.7 Trillion
The S&P 500 achieved a fresh all-time high, pushing its total market capitalization to $69.7 trillion and extending gains for asset owners.
Anthropic Signs $10 Billion Compute Deal with Startup Volta
Anthropic has secured a six‑year, $10 billion computing capacity agreement with Volta, a new infrastructure startup backed by Nvidia.
Copper Surges on Tight Supply and U.S. Tariff Uncertainty
Copper prices are rising as tighter global availability and uncertainty over U.S. tariffs combine to drain inventories, according to BNY’s Geoff Yu.
FundedNext Tests 12% Loss Limit but Restores Daily Cap in Second Labs Challenge
FundedNext's second Labs experiment, FNL:002, offers a $25,000 two-step CFD account with a 12% maximum loss limit, an 85% profit share and a payout tied to three profitable days.
Saudi Aramco Reports No Material Impact from July Attacks, Supply Resilience Intact
Saudi Aramco confirms no material operational or financial damage from attacks in July, with alternative pipelines, storage, and export terminals preserving supply, according to BNY's Geoff Yu.