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Dow Advances as Tech Spending Bets Fuel Mixed Market Close
The Dow advanced on AI spending expectations, while the Nasdaq slipped. Amgen, Lilly, and Disney rose; SpaceX and AMD fell. Markets await Friday's jobs report.
2027 Social Security COLA Projected at 3.6%-3.8%, Adding $50B to Outlays
Initial estimates put the 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.6%-3.8%, boosting average monthly benefits by $75-$79 and adding ~$50 billion in annual outlays, with modest consumer impact.
BP North Sea Exit, AI Surge Reshape Global Markets
BP announced North Sea asset divestment, while AI stocks fueled a record KOSPI surge. US futures advanced on easing inflation and robust GDP, with Big Tech earnings boosting optimism.
Nokia Surges 4% on €2.8B AI Orders, Profit Beats Estimates
Nokia shares rose 4.34% to €7.88 after reporting €2.8 billion in AI orders and a 15.4% profit beat. The company aims to convert about half the orders into revenue over 12 months.
30-Year Treasury Yield Surges to 19-Year High as Fed Holds Rates Steady
The 30-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high of 5.247% after the Fed held rates steady, with real yields leading a sixth straight weekly gain.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Return, But Rally Concentrated in BlackRock's IBIT
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $32.1 million on July 29, with BlackRock's IBIT attracting $89.8 million, but other funds saw outflows, limiting the rebound.
Laramide Resources Unveils Strong Uranium Economics; Key Petroleum, Kaili Resources Rise
Laramide Resources (ASX: LAM) released a Preliminary Economic Assessment for Westmoreland showing strong returns. Key Petroleum and Kaili Resources also posted notable gains.
Dow Plunges Over 1,100 Points on Fed Stance, Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs Lead Decline
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled roughly 1,150 points, driven by steep losses in Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs after the Federal Reserve voted to hold rates steady.
Wall Street Suffers Steep Losses as Fed Holds Rates Steady
U.S. stocks dropped sharply Wednesday after the Fed held rates steady and oil prices surged, with the Dow losing over 1,150 points as AI hardware stocks led declines.
2027 Social Security COLA Estimate Slashed to 3.7%, Reducing Benefit Payouts by $16.6 Billion
The projected 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment has been reduced to 3.7%, down from 4.7%, trimming estimated benefit increases by $16.6 billion annually.
Global Tech Sell-Off Deepens as AI Jitters and Chip Rout Shake Markets
US futures fell sharply on Tuesday as a sell-off in chip stocks and growing AI concerns weighed on sentiment. Nvidia dropped 5%, losing $250 billion in value, while the KOSPI tumbled 10.8%.
Oil Prices Ease as Iran De-escalation Fades War Rally
Oil prices retreated further on Tuesday as a pause in US military action against Iran prompted traders to prioritize diplomatic solutions over supply disruptions.
XRP Dips to $1.08 as ETF Inflows Lag Behind Trading Volume
XRP slipped 2.6% to $1.0828 on Kraken, underperforming major peers. Weekly US spot ETF inflows were less than 1% of daily trading volume, even as 24-hour turnover surged 98.5% to $986.5 million.
FTSE 100 Gains Trimmed as Oil Price Slide Spurs Sector Rotation
London's FTSE 100 trimmed most of its early gains as a sharp drop in oil prices fueled a sector rotation, benefiting airlines and mid-caps while pressuring energy majors.
US Gold Reserves Valued at $1.07 Trillion, Covering 2.7% of National Debt
The US gold reserve, valued at $1.07 trillion at spot prices, covers just 2.7% of the $39.59 trillion federal debt, sparking debate over revaluation.
ASX 200 Gains as Commodity Stocks Rally; Wall Street Futures Up
The ASX 200 advanced as gold, copper, and uranium stocks rallied. Wall Street futures gained as traders assessed earnings and inflation risks.
EQT Boosts 2026 Production Forecast as Southgate Investment Optimizes Capital
EQT raised its 2026 production midpoint by 3.8% while total planned capital increased 2.1%, as Southgate investment offset lower maintenance spending.
Lloyds, ASML, Japan Stocks: Market Roundup for July 18, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group shares rose 210% in five years but valuation signals remain split amidst regulatory easing. ASML surged 143% over 12 months, while Japan's market is seen withstanding a potential US AI-led drop.
Defense Boom Propels Saab to Record Q2 Profit; Tariff and Energy Jitters Weigh on US Futures
Saab's Q2 profit soared 41% to 2.79B SEK, beating estimates, as defense orders surged 141% amid European rearmament. US futures slipped on tariff and energy cost concerns.
Dow Up 109 Points as UnitedHealth Surge Offsets Tech Slide
The Dow rose 109 points by midday Thursday, lifted by a UnitedHealth earnings beat, while a tech slide dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower.
FTSE 100 Slips Despite Strong UK GDP; Takeover Bids for Rotork, Gooch & Housego
FTSE 100 drops 52 points to 10,464 despite UK GDP rising 0.8% in three months. Rotork, Gooch & Housego, and Ramsdens agree to takeover bids.
Woodside's Oil Rally Benefit Capped by Gas Mix and Hedging Strategy
Woodside Energy's exposure to the oil rally is tempered by its production mix and hedging, with only 25% of output unhedged crude. LNG price benefits will lag.
Housing Costs Ease, Fueling Fed Rate Cut Bets in June CPI
June CPI fell 0.4% as energy prices plunged, but housing costs rose just 0.1%, the smallest gain in over five years, signaling underlying inflation relief for the Fed.
Whale Transfers Plunge 97% as XRP Holds Near $1
XRP slipped to $1.06 as whale transfers collapsed 97% to just two in a week and spot ETFs saw $7.18M in outflows, weakening the bullish case.
Europe's Jet-Fuel Crunch Deepens Amid Geopolitical Tensions
European airlines are under pressure as jet-fuel reserves drop below 30 days, the thinnest cushion globally, while Brent crude climbs 3.5%.
FTSE 100 Edges Lower as AstraZeneca, HSBC Drag; Energy Stocks Rally
The FTSE 100 dipped 0.1% to 10,486 as AstraZeneca and HSBC losses outweighed gains from BP and Shell. Housing stocks rose on Help to Buy rumors.
U.S. Refiners Outperform as Crack Spreads Hit Record Highs
U.S. refiners Valero, Marathon, and Phillips 66 gained 6% on average last week, outpacing the energy sector as crack spreads hit a record $64.58/bbl amid tight fuel supplies and geopolitical tensions.
Trump's Freedom Fuel Network Sees 50% Sales Surge, But Margin Pressure Mounts
Freedom Fuel Network reports 50% higher gasoline volumes, but rising wholesale prices push the $3.47 pump price into a 31-cent per gallon loss, raising sustainability questions.
ExxonMobil Shares Fall Despite $5 Billion Q2 Earnings Boost
ExxonMobil shares fell 2% despite a $5 billion Q2 earnings forecast, as much of the gain came from accounting timing effects, wiping out $11.6 billion in market value.
EQR, DLR, OCBC in Focus as Key Market Themes Emerge
Equity Residential (EQR) sits 4% below analyst target ahead of its Q2 report, while Digital Realty Trust (DLR) drops 4.48% after a $2.28B equity sale. OCBC trades near full value despite strong returns, and coffee prices tumble on margin hikes.