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According to Huawen Futures, fuel oil surged over 5% today (July 15) as Middle East geopolitical tensions escalated and the Strait of Hormuz faced transit disruptions again. The research note cited three drivers: rising crude oil costs, restricted imports, and strong seasonal demand for power generation fuel. The escalation stems from collapsed U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations, with both sides competing for control of the Strait of Hormuz and engaging in nuclear talks, creating ongoing uncertain

According to Bitget, Zcash (ZEC) reached $572.09, with 24-hour gains of 12% and monthly gains of approximately 43% as of July 15. The price movement comes as Zcash Ironwood upgrade is expected to activate on the mainnet on July 28.

According to BIT and Bitget data, on July 15, SK Hynix ADR (SKHY) fell 5.8% in U.S. pre-market trading to $182.60, while the South Korean-listed stock closed at 2,082,000 KRW (approximately $139.70). The U.S. ADR traded at a 30.7% premium to its Korean equivalent, down significantly from a 51.5% premium at the previous U.S. close.

According to Bloomberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang denied on Wednesday that the company's next-generation data center platform Vera Rubin has been delayed due to production issues. Huang told reporters in Tokyo that Vera Rubin is already in production and on track for delivery. "Vera Rubin is already in production. Giant amounts of production incoming," he said. Huang also stated that Nvidia is ready to ship H200 chips to China once sales are approved. However, Under Secretary of Commerce for Indus

According to reports from major international investment banks, single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were identified as a key driver of South Korea's recent market volatility. On July 13, the KOSPI index fell 9%, with Samsung Electronics down 10.1% and SK Hynix down 17%. JP Morgan noted that leveraged ETFs amplify short-term volatility without affecting fundamentals, while Goldman Sachs attributed the decline to forced liquidations rather

Recently, discussions on South Korean online communities have intensified around leverage investment risks, prompted by a retail investor's account of substantial losses from leveraged trades. The post, describing abandonment of market participation, has gained traction amid renewed regulatory attention. President Lee Jae-myung has ordered policy enhancements regarding single-stock leverage exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, citing the need to address system

According to a Bank of America global fund manager survey released on July 15, net 24% of respondents are bullish on U.S. stocks to outperform other regions, marking the highest bullish sentiment since December 2024. This represents the third-highest allocation weight to U.S. equities in the past five years. Meanwhile, fund managers are reducing exposure to UK stocks. Year-to-date, the UK's FTSE 100 index has gained 5.7%, significantly lagging the S&P 500's gains of over 10%.

According to Jin10, Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, said data shows the Federal Reserve has no reason to raise interest rates.

According to Cue, the AI customer service platform announced a $5 million primary funding round today, co-led by Knife Capital and FAM Investments. The capital will support product development, international expansion, and deeper investment in voice, security and enterprise integrations. Cue currently serves more than 500 companies across the UK and South Africa in automotive, retail, insurance, finance and education sectors, with annualized revenue growth exceeding 160% and handling over 500 mi

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Bank of America posted record second-quarter revenues from underwriting in Q2 2026, with Goldman and JPMorgan shares reaching all-time highs. Goldman's investment banking backlog reached its highest level in five years and second-highest on record. "The pipeline is quite robust and the high-profile nature of this quarter's activity is driving more activity," said JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum.

Amazon Leo announced today (July 15, 2026) a strategic distribution partnership with Herotel and its parent company Maziv to launch a consumer satellite internet service called evry in South Africa, targeting commercial rollout by 2027. The collaboration aims to connect millions of South Africans in rural areas, farms, and underserved communities where terrestrial infrastructure remains financially unviable. Herotel, South Africa's largest fixed internet service provider, will serve as the autho

Morgan Stanley reported second-quarter net revenue of $21.35 billion yesterday (July 15), exceeding the consensus estimate of $19.58 billion. The bank delivered earnings per share of $3.46 for the period. Wealth Management net revenue reached $8.86 billion, surpassing expectations of $8.68 billion. The bank's assets under management totaled $2.00 trillion, compared to the estimated $1.94 trillion.

According to Odaily, Bitcoin held steady near three-week highs on July 15, while Ethereum consolidated around its highest level since June 3. Gains from lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data supported the rally. HYPE rose 4% and traded toward a target above $78, supported by a rising trend of higher lows and highs since May.

According to South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance, the government announced plans this week to pilot tokenized government bonds on blockchain and integrate them with central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure in 2027. The MOEF also plans to launch tokenized deposits for government spending execution by the fourth quarter of 2026. Related amendments to South Korea's Capital Markets Act and Electronic Securities Act will take effect on February 4, 2027, legally recognizing blockc

According to Odaily, DeepSeek's related company, Hangzhou Deep Quest Artificial Intelligence Technology Research Co., Ltd., recently completed its seed round funding. The State AI Industry Investment Fund and Hangzhou Chengli Enterprise Management Consulting Partnership (Limited Partnership) were added as new shareholders. Through Hangzhou Chengli's stake, indirect backers include Tencent, CATL, NetEase, JD.com, IDG Capital, Monolith Capital, Shixiang Technology, and Zhengxin Valley Capital. The

According to Jin10, Iran's government spokesman stated that Iran will not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Hormuz Strait. The spokesman warned countries in the Persian Gulf region that cooperation with Washington is equivalent to declaring war against Iran.

According to Iran's Health Ministry, over 260 people have been injured in the latest military conflict, including 3 women and 6 minors. Of the injured, 222 have received treatment and been discharged.

According to IG's biannual Client Sentiment Study, 23% of active UK retail investors changed their portfolio allocation in June because of political uncertainty, with 42% of that group shifting funds to international markets. The survey, conducted among approximately 1,800 active IG clients between June 9 and 23, found that concern about domestic political uncertainty reached 61%, the highest level since IG began tracking client sentiment in January 2022. Among respondents, 78% expected politica

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has begun regulating Buy Now Pay Later on July 15, 2026, requiring third-party lenders to conduct affordability assessments before extending credit. The regime brings the BNPL market, used by 10.9 million UK adults, under formal consumer credit rules for the first time. According to the FCA, the market expanded from £60 million in 2017 to more than £13 billion in 2024. Lenders must now be FCA-authorized, comply with consumer duty standards, explain repayment te

According to PANews, Warren Buffett stated on July 15 that not investing in Google earlier was a mistake, and the company is now more likely to be a winner.