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Dow Jones Flat Despite June CPI Undershooting Forecasts
The June Consumer Price Index fell more than expected, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average failed to rally, sitting out the disinflation move.
Trump: Strait of Hormuz Open to All Ships Except Iran; Full Blockade on Iranian Ports
President Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels heading to or from Iran, and said the US will impose a full blockade on Iranian ports.
DeepSeek Prepares for IPO, Eyes $71B Valuation
DeepSeek is reportedly in talks with advisors for an IPO in China and is seeking a $71 billion valuation in a fresh funding round, while expanding into agentic AI.
Quantinuum and Rolls-Royce Launch Quantum Computing Project for Gas Turbine Design
Quantinuum and Rolls-Royce have started a multi-year collaboration to explore the use of quantum computers in gas turbine design, alongside Riverlane and the EPCC supercomputing center.
Trump Announces Full Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, New Gulf Trade Deals
President Trump declares a complete blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and replaces a 20% US reimbursement fee with trade and investment agreements from Gulf countries.
European Natural Gas Prices Rise on Middle East Supply Risks – ING
European natural gas benchmarks are climbing as Middle East developments threaten LNG flows from the Persian Gulf, according to ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey.
China's June Trade Surplus Hits $125.62bn on AI Export Boom – SocGen
Societe Generale economists report China's June trade surplus reached $125.62 billion, fueled by 27% year-on-year export growth and 36% import growth, with AI-related high-tech shipments surging and muted FX impact.
Inflation Cools Broadly in June Across US and Europe
Inflation pressures eased in June on both sides of the Atlantic, with the moderation extending beyond lower energy prices to broader price categories.
TD Securities Warns of Short Squeeze Risk in Crude Oil
TD Securities analyst Bart Melek flags that money managers are heavily short crude due to misread market conditions, including excessive pessimism on China demand and misguided oil supply expectations, making positions vulnerable to a squeeze.
June US CPI Misses Expectations, Easing Fed Rate Hike Pressure
US headline CPI fell 0.4% month-over-month in June, with the annual rate dropping to 3.5% from 4.2%, reducing expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
US Treasury Posts $120 Billion Deficit in June, Deteriorating from Surplus
The US Treasury recorded a $120 billion deficit in June, a sharp reversal from a $27 billion surplus a year earlier, as tariff refunds surged following a Supreme Court ruling and outlays rose sharply.
US Indices Mixed at Open: Dow Falls, Nasdaq and S&P Edge Higher
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.23% at the open, while the Nasdaq rose 0.49% and the S&P 500 gained 0.13%, reflecting a mixed start for US equities.
ING Economists See Upside Risks to Hungary's GDP Growth
ING economists Peter Virovacz and Frantisek Taborsky have turned more optimistic on Hungary's growth outlook, citing positive high-frequency data and stronger consumption. They maintain a 1.5% GDP growth forecast for 2026 but see clear upside risks.
US Inflation Slows More Than Expected, Bitcoin Rises Nearly 2%
US consumer prices fell 0.4% in June m/m versus a forecast decline of 0.1%. Annual inflation slowed from 4.2% to 3.5%, and core CPI came in at 2.6% vs 2.8% expected. Bitcoin surged to near $64,000 on the news.
US June CPI Misses Forecasts, Inflation Cools More Than Expected
US headline CPI fell 0.4% month-over-month in June, well below the -0.1% forecast, while annual inflation eased to 3.5%. Core inflation also softened, with monthly reading flat and yearly rate slowing to 2.6%.
Fed July Rate Hike Odds Crash to 8% After Unexpected CPI Decline
The probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike at the July 29 meeting plummeted to 8% following a larger-than-expected drop in June CPI, the biggest monthly decline since April 2020.
Fed Chair Warsh to Stress No Tolerance for Persistent Inflation
According to prepared remarks, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will tell Congress the Fed has no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation, signaling a hawkish stance.
US June CPI Inflation Drops to 3.5%, Below Expectations
June CPI inflation fell to 3.5% year-over-year, below the expected 3.8%. Core CPI fell to 2.6%, below 2.8% forecast. Month-over-month CPI dropped 0.4%, the largest decline since May 2020. US stock futures surged.
US CPI Inflation Declines to 3.5% in June vs. 3.8% Expected
The annual US CPI inflation rate fell to 3.5% in June, below the 3.8% forecast and down from 4.2% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trump Proposes 20% Fee on Strait of Hormuz Cargo, Notifies Congress of Iran Blockade
President Trump has proposed a 20% fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz and formally notified Congress of a renewed U.S. naval blockade on Iran, according to Semafor.
San Francisco protesters call for halt to AI race
About 200 activists marched between the offices of OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind, demanding a pause on training more powerful AI models while keeping existing services running. They also urged redirecting resources to applied systems and safety.
US Oil Prices Expected Above $85 as Iran Conflict Resumes
Oil prices are forecast to rise above $85 per barrel this month as the US and Iran resume hostilities and consider transit fees on the Strait of Hormuz.
The End of the Payout Anxiety Era: Why 1-Hour Payouts are the New Industry Benchmark
Independent review by a Big Four accounting firm confirms Hola Prime processed 98.35% of withdrawal requests within one hour from Oct 2025 to Mar 2026.
Hola Prime Puts WealthCharts Inside Its Futures Platform
Hola Prime has integrated WealthCharts into its futures platform, offering advanced charting and customization for funded traders without altering evaluation rules or profit splits. The move signals a shift toward infrastructure competition in the prop trading industry.