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Netanyahu Says Third Confrontation With Iran Possible If Necessary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a third military confrontation with Iran could occur 'if necessary,' according to a report from The Times of Israel on Wednesday.
Copper Gains as Markets Watch US-Iran Talks and Fed Focus – ING
ING’s commodities team reports industrial metals, led by copper, rose as markets monitored US-Iran talks and shipping risks, while aluminum remained under pressure.
Brent Ends Q2 Sharply Lower on Supply Recovery Fears – ING
ING analysts note that ICE Brent ended the second quarter sharply lower as markets price a recovery in Persian Gulf supply and record US output.
WTI Falls to Four-Month Low Below $69.50 on Rising Hormuz Traffic
WTI crude oil dropped to around $69.40 during early European trading on Wednesday, hitting a four-month low as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovered amid progress toward easing Middle East tensions.
Silver Awaits ISM Data as Growth vs Rate Tensions Build
Silver is trading cautiously ahead of the ISM Manufacturing report, with the market balancing growth expectations against the drag from restrictive monetary policy.
CEE Manufacturing PMI Data Due Across Four Countries
Manufacturing PMI releases are scheduled for Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Romania this morning, following a slight improvement in the eurozone's flash Composite PMI for June.
Asian Market Update: Kospi Volatility, Iran Uncertainty, Mixed Data
Asian markets remain under pressure from continued Kospi volatility and ongoing uncertainty around Iran, while mixed macro data adds to the cautious tone. Nike continues to struggle in China and Microsoft is reportedly planning further job cuts.
Asian Markets Mixed as Nikkei 225 Rallies 1%, Kospi Sinks on Profit-Taking
Asian stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1% amid a global tech rally while South Korea's Kospi fell on profit-taking. Ongoing US-Iran talks added uncertainty to market sentiment.
ECB's Cipollone Urges Pause on Hikes Until New Projections
European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone advised colleagues to postpone further rate hikes until new economic projections are released, according to a report.
WTI Holds Losses Near $69.50 Amid US-Iran Doha Talks
West Texas Intermediate crude oil remains subdued near $69.70 as supply concerns ease amid potential US-Iran peace talks in Doha.
U.S. New Car Payments Hit Record $772/Month as Affordability Worsens
The average monthly payment for a new car in the U.S. has reached a record $772, with more buyers taking on longer loan terms to manage costs. One in five financed buyers now pays over $1,000 per month, raising concerns about consumer credit quality and future auto demand.
South Korea's KOSPI Drops 3.9% as Selling Pressure Intensifies
South Korea's benchmark stock index plunged as much as 3.9% to 8,143.33 points, standing out against broader regional gains and signaling strong selling pressure.
US Investor Sentiment Hits Extreme Levels, Warning of Possible Correction
The U.S. Equity Sentiment Indicator reached 2.0, near its highest since 2021, signaling historically stretched positioning and raising the risk of a pullback.
Hedge Funds Cut US Tech Exposure at Fastest Pace in Over a Decade
Hedge funds are aggressively reducing their positions in US Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) stocks, with outflows from the sector the largest and most persistent of any US sector in 2026.
China's RatingDog Manufacturing PMI Eases to 51.7 in June, Matching Forecasts
China's RatingDog Manufacturing PMI slipped to 51.7 in June from 51.8 in May, aligning with market expectations. The data may influence the Australian Dollar given China's role as a key trade partner.
Japan's Nikkei Rises 2.5% to 71,843.03 on Broad Buying Momentum
Japan's Nikkei share average extended gains, rising 2.5% to 71,843.03, driven by broad buying momentum amid positive global and domestic cues.
Japan's Final June Manufacturing PMI Eases to 54.8
Japan's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for June was revised down to 54.8 from the preliminary 54.9, signaling continued expansion in factory activity at a slightly slower pace.
Asia-Pacific Equities Rise on Wall Street Gains, BoJ Tankan Survey
Asian stock markets advanced, buoyed by Wall Street's best quarterly performance in six years and stronger-than-expected Japanese business confidence from the BoJ Tankan survey.
Asian Stocks Advance as Tech Rally Continues, Fed in Focus
Asian markets rose after their strongest quarter in 17 years, led by technology stocks. Strong US economic data and sticky inflation keep Fed rate hike expectations alive, while the yen hovers near a 40-year low and gold holds above $4,000.
Anthropic Restores Fable 5 AI Model Access After Trump Administration Deal
Anthropic has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to restore public access to its Fable 5 AI model after a 2.5-week suspension, following enhanced security safeguards.
Japan Tankan Large Manufacturing Index Jumps to 22 in Q2 vs 16 Expected
Japan's Tankan Large Manufacturing Index rose to 22 in Q2 2025, significantly exceeding the market consensus of 16 and the previous quarter's 17.
Trump Weighs War on Iran, Opts to Stick with Talks
According to the Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump has held multiple conversations with top defense officials about launching an all-out war on Iran but has chosen to continue diplomatic talks.
Marex Redomiciliation to Bermuda Becomes Effective
Marex completed its court-sanctioned redomiciliation from England and Wales to Bermuda, with the new Marex Group Limited shares beginning trading on Nasdaq under the same ticker MRX on July 1, 2026.
Topstep Labs: Real Experiments. Limited Drops. More Ways to Get Funded.
Topstep introduced Topstep Labs, whose first experiment is a $25K Static Trading Combine with a fixed $1,000 loss limit and $4,000 payout cap.