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The dollar fell after Trump said Iran is seeking a deal. Brent pulled back, Treasury yields dropped, and ECB rate-hike bets outpaced the Fed, supporting EURUSD.
The dollar extends its retreat after Trump says Iran wants a deal. Brent eases, yields dip, and markets price ECB rate hikes more aggressively, lifting EUR/USD. USD/JPY slides on pension fund comments.
The dollar fell after Trump's comment that Iran is open to a deal. Brent crude stabilized above $76, while ECB rate hike bets rise to 90% for September, boosting EUR/USD.
Circle's OCC charter places it under direct federal supervision and could eventually back USDC reserves. The bank will first offer custody to Circle and affiliates.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said higher airfares are sustainable; Q3 EPS forecast of $2.00-$2.50 beats estimates. Full-year guidance reaffirmed. Premium sales top main cabin.
Seventeen banks from six continents will pilot live tokenized deposit payments on Swift's new blockchain ledger, testing 24/7 settlement inside the regulated banking perimeter.
Seventeen banks, including JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and MUFG, will test Swift's shared ledger for 24/7 tokenized deposit payments, a bank-led answer to crypto stablecoins.
Swift's blockchain ledger goes live as 17 banks prepare to test tokenized deposit payments. The move gives banks a real-world trial of 24/7 on-chain settlement inside the regulated perimeter.
A merged crypto market structure bill could reach the Senate floor the week of July 20. The ethics provision barring officials from crypto ties remains the sticking point for Democratic votes.
Hamas dissolved its Gaza government on July 6, 2026, but a $2 million crypto forfeiture from 2025 and OFAC enforcement actions remain open risks for the sector.
Rupee closed near 83.50, down 0.3% on the week, pressured by import hedging and rising oil. IT exporters Infosys and Wipro may benefit. Volatility from geopolitical risks could limit gains.
The rupee slipped past 83 per dollar as Iran tensions spurred oil-import hedging and foreign outflows. RBI intervention capped losses, but traders see 83.20 as the next test.
ISS and a second proxy advisor recommend Equinox Gold shareholders vote for the share issuance resolution tied to the Orla Mining merger. The special meeting is July 22.
Constellium will report Q2 2026 results before market open on July 29, with a conference call at 10 AM ET led by CEO Ingrid Joerg and CFO Jack Guo.
Revolut X now lets traders analyze portfolios, backtest strategies, and execute orders via AI prompts. The 30-minute prototype using Anthropic's MCP protocol cuts friction but relies on human approval. Proof will come from user forums.
Alamar's NULISA platform appears in over 140 AAIC presentations, up from about 35 last year. Workshop highlights new eMTBR-Tau and BD-pTau217 assays.
The OCC granted Circle a national trust bank charter to manage USDC reserves under federal supervision, a first for a stablecoin issuer.
CEO Marc de Garidel told CNBC the biotech's $920M raise funds a solo U.S. launch for bowel-disease drug obefazimod, with an FDA pre-NDA meeting set for July.
Elon Musk reversed years of criticism, calling Anthropic the 'leader in AI' after SpaceX inked a $1.25B/month compute deal. The U-turn rewrites the AI narrative.
Century Communities trades at 6.5x forward earnings, cheaper than October. The macro setup has worsened. The Q4 earnings release in late January or early February will decide whether the valuation floor holds.
Bitwise reports Q2 crypto decline, but prediction markets hit $43B, stablecoin settlement 2.3x Visa, and DeFi revenue strong. Divergence between prices and adoption widens.
Nordea expects the ECB to skip a July rate hike. The bank still forecasts a September move, citing lower oil prices and softer June inflation as easing price pressure.
The ASX 200 rose 43.5 points on Friday, led by a 14% copper surge and bank gains. The weekly loss was just 0.5% despite Middle East tensions. US earnings, Fed testimony, and local data are next in focus.
An analysis of Lyft driver earnings showed extreme variance in take-home pay, a two-sided risk for margins. The stock at $15 awaits Q3 earnings and regulatory clarity.
VW plans to halve model lineup, cut capacity to 9M vehicles. No job cuts announced, even as reports of 100,000 layoffs circulate. Jefferies sees no progress on closures or headcount reduction.
A laser pulse can reset the password on every Tangem wallet card. The flaw is unpatchable. Ledger Donjon published the findings Tuesday. Attack cost: $250,000.
Shein's Paris store closes after seven months as new owner calls it 'strategic error.' The exit highlights reputational and regulatory risks for Chinese retailers in Europe.
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng revealed 70% of EU users moved to self-custody after MiCA. Regulated exchanges offer bonuses, but many prefer holding keys.
Central Railway canceled 30 trains on the Mumbai-Pune line after landslides on the Bhor Ghat section. Restoration work is ongoing; passengers should check the NTES app for updates.
Gold fell Friday, heading for a weekly loss, as US-Iran tensions pushed oil higher and lifted the dollar, offsetting safe-haven demand. The metal's next move hinges on oil, the dollar, and the CPI print next week.