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Commerzbank: China Housing Market in Structural Stagnation
Commerzbank analyst Dr. Henry Hao says China's housing market remains in structural stagnation five years after the Evergrande crisis, with national prices following an L-shaped path and a K-shaped divergence between Tier-1 and lower-tier cities.
Mexican Peso Falls on US-Iran Tensions, Safe-Haven Dollar Gains
The Mexican Peso weakened against the US Dollar on Friday, dropping over 0.65% as geopolitical jitters from the US-Iran conflict boosted demand for safe-haven currencies.
Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on Canada Over Forest Fire Pollution
President Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of 'willful negligence' that contributes to forest fires polluting U.S. air.
Japanese Yen Unmoved by Verbal Intervention – Scotiabank
Scotiabank analysts note USD/JPY remains largely unchanged despite strong verbal intervention from Japan's Finance Minister Katayama, warning of decisive action. Markets remain unimpressed by repeated rhetoric.
Shanghai-LA Container Rate Hits $6,482, Highest Since 2024
The spot rate for a 40-foot container from Shanghai to Los Angeles rose to $6,482 last week, marking the 10th consecutive weekly increase and nearly tripling since the Iran War began. Importers are rushing goods ahead of tariff deadlines, driving record June volumes at the Port of Los Angeles.
Wall Street Ends Lower; NASDAQ Slips 1.28%, S&P 500 Drops 0.95%
US stock indices closed lower in the latest session, with the NASDAQ falling 1.28%, the S&P 500 down 0.95%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 0.68%.
US Enforces Naval Blockade Against Iran, Diverts Four Ships
The United States is strictly enforcing a naval blockade against Iran. In the first three days, U.S. forces have redirected four commercial vessels, disabled one, and boarded another to ensure compliance.
Tickmill posts 40% increase in trading volumes for 2025 to $2.36 trillion
Tickmill reported a record-breaking 2025 with a 40% rise in average monthly trading volume and total client trading volume reaching $2.36 trillion.
Exclusive: Tickmill UK expands multi-asset trading through strategic partnership with Interactive Brokers
Tickmill UK launched a multi-asset account through a strategic partnership with Interactive Brokers, giving UK clients access to stocks, ETFs, options, futures and bonds beyond CFDs.
Amid Planned Acquisition by INFINOX Ownership Group, Skilling Revives TradingView Integration
During its pending acquisition by the INFINOX ownership group, Skilling restored its TradingView charting and trading integration for clients.
First in Malaysia to Offer China Markets
Phillip Capital Sdn Bhd announced it is the first broker in Malaysia to offer access to China's major commodity exchanges, available exclusively on the TT Platform.
Moomoo expands crypto trading to Texas and launches Direct Crypto Deposit & Withdraw
Moomoo expanded its cryptocurrency trading services to investors in Texas and launched a new Direct Crypto Deposit & Withdraw feature for US users.
LiteFinance Clients Can Now Trade 31 New Crypto Assets, Including Equity Perpetual Contracts
LiteFinance added 31 new crypto assets for trading, including equity perpetual contracts that are blockchain-issued digital equivalents of real securities.
Successful participation of InstaForex at iFX EXPO Dubai 2025
InstaForex reported on its participation at iFX EXPO Dubai 2025, one of the largest industry gatherings held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
edgeX set to launch $EDGE token amid transparency concerns
edgeX prepared to launch its $EDGE token with a 1 billion total supply and a 25% community airdrop at the token generation event.
Amber Group-Backed Perp DEX edgeX to Launch Token on March 31
edgeX, the Amber Group-incubated perpetual DEX, scheduled the token generation event and listing of its native EDGE token for March 31, 2026.
Circle Ventures invests in edgeX ahead of token launch, plans USDC on EDGE Chain
Circle Ventures invested an undisclosed sum in perpetual DEX edgeX ahead of its token launch, with plans to bring USDC to the EDGE Chain.
USD/SGD Holds Near Recent Lows, UOB Sees Range Trade
UOB strategists note USD/SGD has stabilized after a sell-off, with spot around 1.2905 and intraday action expected to stay within a narrow range near support.
Trump Hails June CPI Drop as 'Great News' for Economy
President Donald Trump celebrated June's inflation numbers on Truth Social, claiming that the Consumer Price Index fell by the most in a single month in over six years and that real wages rose 0.8%.
Trump Blames Canada for Forest Fires, Threatens Higher Tariffs
President Trump accused Canada of willful negligence in forest management, causing air pollution in the US, and warned that the cost would be added to existing tariffs.
Schwab Announces Its Summer Business Update
Charles Schwab scheduled a Summer Business Update webcast for institutional investors on July 21, 2026, featuring CEO Rick Wurster and CFO Mike Verdeschi.
Chevron Signs Agreements with Iraq for Oilfield Negotiations and Pipeline Project
Chevron has signed agreements with Iraq's Basra Oil Company and Thi Qar Oil Company to advance commercial negotiations for the West Qurna 2 and Nassiriya oilfields, along with a heads of agreement for a potential cross-border oil pipeline project involving Iraq and Syria.
US New Home Sales Expected to Rise 2.9% in June
Economists forecast a 2.9% month-over-month increase in US new home sales for June, to a 597K annualized pace, following declines in April and May.
SpaceX in Talks with Pentagon for Compute Power Deal Worth Several Billion Dollars
SpaceX is reportedly in discussions with the US Pentagon to provide compute power, with a potential agreement valued at several billion dollars, according to the Wall Street Journal.