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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.
Qatar says diplomatic efforts with US and Iran ongoing
Qatar's Foreign Ministry says it is actively working with the US and Iran to find a diplomatic solution, with a focus on returning to negotiations.
Gold Rebound Supported by Lower Energy Costs – ING
Gold extended its recovery, posting its first monthly gain since February, according to ING strategist Ewa Manthey. The precious metal found support from easing Middle East tensions and lower oil prices.
Stocks Surge as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, PLTR Crushes Earnings
Stocks rallied sharply as a key strait reopened unconditionally, easing geopolitical concerns. Palantir Technologies beat earnings expectations, while oil and bond prices moved favorably.
China's Moonshot AI Hits $35B Valuation as Kimi K3 Model Outpaces Western Rivals
Moonshot AI, once a niche player, is now valued at $35 billion. Its new 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 model outperforms Western competitors, raising concerns in Washington.
Saudi Aramco Optimizes East-West Pipeline for Flexible Crude Exports
Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the company continues to enhance the East-West pipeline, providing the kingdom with an alternative export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Aramco Diverts Crude via Pipeline as Hormuz Shipping Plunges
Saudi Aramco is using its East-West Pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz after an Iran-related crisis reduced transit traffic to just a tenth of pre-conflict levels, according to CEO Amin Nasser.
Marex Completes Acquisition of Webb Traders to Boost Equity Derivatives Market Making
Marex Group has finalized its acquisition of Webb Traders, adding single stock options market making across European and US equities and strengthening its equity derivatives business.
Brent crude's 7% tumble questions supply fears, says Rabobank
Brent futures slid over 7% and Singapore gasoil dropped almost 11% this week, challenging concerns over supply disruptions, according to Rabobank's Benjamin Picton.
Oil Sinks on US-Iran Deal Hopes: ING
Brent crude prices fell sharply as optimism over a potential US-Iran deal eased Middle East supply concerns, according to ING strategists.
Saudi Aramco CEO: Middle East Crisis Aggravating Biggest Supply Shock
Amin Nasser says ongoing Middle East tensions are worsening the largest supply disruption on record during Tuesday's European session.
Corporate Earnings, Iran Talks in Focus as Middle East News Fades
Asian markets shift focus to corporate earnings and the outcome of US-Iran negotiations, with AMD and SpaceX reports due Wednesday, as Mideast tensions take a backseat.
WTI Crude Oil Pushes Toward $80 on US-Iran Tensions
West Texas Intermediate crude oil extends gains toward $80 per barrel as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran support prices, though technical signals remain mixed.
HSBC beats Q2 profit estimates, announces $1B buyback
HSBC reported Q2/H1 2026 pretax profit of $10.1B, beating the $9.51B estimate, and unveiled a $1B share buyback while maintaining a 50% dividend payout ratio target.
Japan Economy Minister Closely Watching FX Impact on Economy and Inflation
Economy Minister Kiuchi said the government is closely monitoring exchange rate effects on economic conditions and inflation, while declining to comment on specific levels.
Asia-Pacific Stocks Open Higher After Dow Record
Asia-Pacific shares rose at the open, buoyed by Wall Street's rally and easing oil prices after President Trump cancelled a military strike and hinted at Iran negotiations.
US Manufacturing Growth Hits 4-Year High; Busy Earnings Week Ahead
U.S. manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in more than four years, while investors brace for a heavy week of earnings from nearly 15% of the S&P 500 by market cap and SpaceX's first public report.
Palantir Soars 14% on Raised Outlook, Amazon Slips as Bezos Plans Share Sale
Palantir Technologies surged in extended trading after lifting its revenue and profit forecasts, while Amazon dipped following a filing by Jeff Bezos to sell shares. Oil ticked higher after Trump's Iran ultimatum, reversing earlier declines on easing geopolitical tensions.
Asian Shares Rise on Wall Street Rally, Yen Steadies Near 157
Asian equities climbed, mirroring a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, pushing South Korea’s Kospi up nearly 2%. The yen held steady around 157.33 per dollar after intervention-fueled gains.
Greece Begins Nuclear Energy Review with Cabinet-Approved Committee
Greece has established an interministerial committee to assess the technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects of nuclear power. The cabinet approved the committee on July 30 as part of the country's future energy planning.
Zaluzhnyi Urges Ukraine to Abandon NATO Hopes, Form New Alliances
Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi said Kyiv should stop expecting NATO membership and instead build alternative security partnerships, calling past promises 'fairy tales'.
FBI Arrests Yaroch on Charges of Transporting Stolen Securities
The FBI arrested an individual identified as Yaroch on July 31, charging him with interstate transportation and receipt of stolen property, securities, and money. Authorities believe he acted alone.
Fed Chair Warsh Considers Cutting FOMC Meetings to Six a Year
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is exploring reducing the number of policy meetings from eight to six annually, according to the New York Times.
Australian Futures Flat Despite Strong US Lead as ASX Eyes Muted Open
Australian stock futures are pointing to a flat start despite strong overnight gains on Wall Street, with the S&P/ASX 200 having risen in eight of its past ten sessions.