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India Regulators Challenge Starlink Over Laser-Linked Data Routing
Indian authorities are scrutinizing Starlink's use of inter-satellite laser links, which could route user data through gateways outside the country. They want all India-generated data to pass only through domestic gateways to comply with security and lawful interception rules.
Bank of Japan raises rate by 25 bps to 1%
The Bank of Japan raised its short-term interest rate by 25 basis points to 1%, as widely expected, following its two-day monetary policy review.
Gold Holds Below $4,400 as Fed Focus Keeps Sellers in Control
Gold is defending minor bids above $4,300 in Asia on Tuesday, holding a pullback from six-day highs of $4,369. Sellers retain control below $4,400 as attention shifts to the Federal Reserve.
WTI Edges Higher Near $80.00 as US-Iran Talks in Focus
WTI crude oil recovers slightly after yesterday's 3.7% drop, trading around $80.10 during Asian hours as market participants await developments from US-Iran peace negotiations.
Trump Says Iran Agreed to Never Have Nuclear Weapon
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to never possess a nuclear weapon, as reported by The Guardian.
Japan's Economy Minister Kiuchi to Attend BoJ Meeting, Hopes for 2% Inflation Target
Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi confirmed he will participate in today's Bank of Japan meeting and expressed hope for stable collaboration to achieve the 2% inflation target.
City Traders Imperium Cuts Challenge Prices, Readies New Payout Model
CTI CEO Martin Najat says firms that underprice challenges will not survive, even as his own firm cuts prices and tests a payout model decoupled from challenge fees.
North American equity allocations near record highs, surpassing pre-bear market peaks
Equity allocations across US and Canadian households, pensions, insurers, and investment funds have climbed to roughly 60% of financial assets, exceeding levels seen before the bear markets of 2000, 2007, and 2021.
Japan Economy Minister to Attend BOJ Meeting, Urges Inflation Collaboration
Japan's Economy Minister Kiuchi confirmed he will attend today's Bank of Japan policy meeting and urged closer cooperation between the government and the central bank to achieve the 2% inflation target in a stable manner.
CIA Skeptical of Iran Nuclear Claims as Admin Debates $300B Deal
CIA Director Ratcliffe reportedly told Trump that US intelligence doubts Iran is actively seeking nuclear weapons. The Trump administration is internally divided over a proposed Iran deal that includes a $300 billion economic recovery fund.
Gold Holds Gains as US-Iran Deal Eases Inflation Concerns
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with mild gains during early Asian session after the US and Iran reached a comprehensive framework deal to end hostilities, reducing expectations for further Fed rate hikes.
US consumer inflation concerns hit highest since March 2025
The share of Americans who see inflation as a greater risk than unemployment over the next year has risen to 38%, the highest since March 2025, according to a new survey. The two-month increase of 13 percentage points is the largest in at least two years.
SpaceX Valued at $2.5 Trillion, Nears Amazon as 6th Largest Public Company
According to KobeissiLetter, SpaceX's valuation has reached $2.5 trillion, making it the 6th largest public company globally, just 5% away from surpassing Amazon.
Gold gaps signal momentum as dollar shows fatigue below resistance
The US dollar is weakening below key resistance, while precious metals are printing bullish gaps and improving momentum, suggesting a continued risk-on shift toward hard assets.
Silver reclaims 200-day SMA, up over 3% on US-Iran tensions
Silver (XAG/USD) surged more than 3%, reclaiming the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $68.59, as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drive safe-haven demand. A double-bottom chart pattern also signals potential further upside.
Global Capital Markets Raise Record $4.7 Trillion This Year on AI Boom
Companies have raised a record $4.7 trillion in equity, corporate debt, and bank loans so far this year, marking the third consecutive annual increase. The surge is driven by technology firms funding AI spending and record debt issuance for AI infrastructure.
Gold Surges 3% as US-Iran Deal Crushes Oil
Gold rallied over 3% on Monday after the US and Iran reached a deal to end their conflict, easing inflation fears and sending oil prices lower.
US Budget Deficit Hits $1.25 Trillion in First Eight Months of FY2026
The US federal deficit reached $1.25 trillion in the first eight months of fiscal 2026, the third highest on record, while net interest costs hit a record $723 billion.
Trump Says Iran Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopened
US President Trump announced that the Iran deal has been signed and the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened, causing oil prices to fall and stocks to rise.
Strait of Hormuz Reopening Eases Oil Supply Stress – BNY
BNY's Bob Savage reports that the U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has significantly reduced immediate energy supply risks, lowering market stress and calming inflation.
WTI Oil Plunges 4.5% as US-Iran Deal Defuses Strait of Hormuz Risk
West Texas Intermediate crude dropped over 4.5% to near $79.15 on Monday after reports of a US-Iran agreement eased geopolitical risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
BNY's Savage: Growth Resilience, Policy Risks Still Key for Investors
Bob Savage of BNY notes that while risk sentiment has improved on geopolitical de-escalation, investor focus remains on central bank policy and global growth.
Gold Outflows Hit Record Pace, Short Squeeze Risk Looms
Gold funds saw $2.3 billion in outflows last week, the fourth consecutive weekly withdrawal. The four-week average of $2.0 billion is the second-largest on record, and the largest gold ETF GLD is on track for its first annual outflow since 2023, setting up conditions for a possible short squeeze.
Oil and Gold Weekly Preview: Economic Data in Focus
A preview of the week ahead for USOIL and XAUUSD highlights upcoming economic data as the main near-term driver for both commodities.