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Asian Stocks Fall as Semiconductor Rout Hits AI Trade; Oil Rallies
Asian stocks declined, led by South Korea's Kospi, as a selloff in semiconductor shares pressured the AI trade. Oil extended its four-day rally on heightened supply concerns after US strikes on Iran and risks to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Goat Funded Trader Launches Account Reset, Giving Traders a Second Chance Without Repeating Their Entire Journey
Goat Funded Trader introduced an Account Reset feature letting eligible traders reset Phase 1, Phase 2, or funded accounts instead of buying a new evaluation after a setback.
FundedNext Opens Direct Bank Transfers For Payouts, Cutting The Crypto Middleman Out Of Withdrawals
FundedNext enabled bank transfer as a payout method across all funded accounts, processing withdrawal requests internally within 24 hours.
Japan Overseas Bond Buying Jumps to ¥1.09 Trillion; Foreign Investors Return to Japan Stocks
In the week of July 10, Japanese investors purchased ¥1.09 trillion in overseas bonds, reversing the prior week's sales. Foreign investors also turned net buyers of Japanese stocks and bonds.
BHP Maintains Cost Guidance, Invests in Growth Projects Amid Strong Copper Prices
BHP maintained its cost guidance despite higher diesel prices, inflation, and supply chain pressures, while continuing to invest in major growth projects including the Jansen potash mine and South American copper expansions. The company noted that stronger copper prices, up about 35% year-on-year, support its strategic shift toward future-facing commodities.
BHP Q4 Iron Ore Output Falls 3% YoY, Copper Down 5%; Full-Year Record
BHP reported a 3% decline in Q4 iron ore output to 68.1M tons and a 5% drop in copper production to 491,900 tons due to lower ore grades in South America. However, full-year iron ore output reached a record 264.7M tons, up 1% YoY, and copper production neared 2M tons.
US Launches New Wave of Strikes Against Iran to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open
The US Central Command announced a new round of military strikes against Iran, stating the objective is to maintain navigational freedom in the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Extends Rally Past $80 as US-Iran Tensions Spike
WTI crude rose above $80 a barrel for a fourth consecutive session on mounting supply fears after US airstrikes on Iran and a tanker disruption near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump vowed to intensify military operations until shipping attacks stop.
Trump Says Iran Releases American Citizen Detained in 2024
President Trump announced that Iran has allowed an American citizen detained in 2024 to leave the country, and thanked Tehran for the gesture of goodwill.
China Q2 GDP Growth Slows to 4.3%, Weakest Since Late 2022
China’s second-quarter GDP growth slowed to 4.3% year-on-year, the weakest pace since late 2022, with policy support expected to follow.
Trump: Iran Releases Wrongfully Detained US Citizen
Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Iran has released an American female citizen who had been held since December 2024. The US welcomed the move as a gesture of goodwill.
Gold Holds Near $4,050 as Soft US Inflation Eases Rate Hike Fears
Gold remains near $4,050 as softer-than-expected US PPI data reduces Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, boosting the metal's appeal. However, escalating US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices threaten to reignite inflation risks.
Indonesia's S&P Rating Affirmed; DBS Flags Weak Risk Uptake
S&P Global Ratings affirmed Indonesia's sovereign rating and stable outlook, citing fiscal discipline. DBS economist Radhika Rao notes optimism is tempered by weak global risk appetite.
US Leveraged ETF Count Hits Record 700, Doubling Since End of 2024
The number of US-listed leveraged ETFs has reached a record 700, more than double the count at the end of 2024. Over 210 new leveraged funds have launched in 2026 so far, surpassing the total for all of 2025.
Stocks Edge Higher as Inflation Cools, Chip Rout Tempers Rally
Wall Street got another cool inflation print, lifting stocks and Treasuries while the dollar slipped. A continuing rout in chip stocks kept the rally from running away.
U.S. Forces Disable Non-Compliant Vessel in Arabian Gulf with Hellfire Missiles
The U.S. military disabled the Curacao-flagged tanker M/T Belma in the Arabian Gulf using Hellfire missiles fired into the smokestack after the vessel failed to comply. The unladen ship was attempting to transit toward Iran's Kharg Island.
Trump Urges ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After Temporary Suspension
President Trump has called on ICE to restart vehicle enforcement operations after the agency paused most traffic stops following two fatal shootings involving agents.
IRGC Unveils New Kamikaze Drones Used in Attack on Kuwait
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new series of kamikaze drones, claiming they were used in tonight's attack on Kuwait. The aerospace drone command describes them as small but effective and designed for multiple operational purposes.
China Exports Record 1.07M Vehicles in June 2026, Up 73% YoY
China's vehicle exports hit a record 1.07 million units in June 2026, a 73% year-over-year increase, driven by EVs and plug-in hybrids backed by state subsidies and battery supply chain dominance.
Pelosi Supports Amendment to Cut $3.3B in Military Aid to Israel
Nancy Pelosi announced she will vote in favor of the Massie Amendment, which would cut $3.3 billion in U.S. military aid to Israel. The amendment is expected to fail but puts every member on record.
Vance Questions US Policy on Iran, Warns of Migration and Terror Risks
US Senator JD Vance questioned how current policy toward Iran serves American interests, warning of mass migration and global terrorist infrastructure, citing historical precedent.
JD Vance Says Israel Losing US Public Opinion Battle, Questions Iran Policy
US Senator JD Vance stated on the Joe Rogan Experience that Israel is losing the public opinion battle in the United States and questioned how US interests are served by the current Iran policy, warning of historical precedent.
JD Vance warns AI wealth concentration risks communism
In an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, U.S. Senator JD Vance argued that while AI will generate enormous wealth, concentrating benefits among a few will lead to communism, citing historical precedent.
Erdogan Vows Continued Support for Oppressed from Gaza to Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated Turkey will continue backing oppressed peoples across regions including Gaza, Lebanon, Somalia, and Syria, asserting that the world's eyes are on Turkey.