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According to Jin10, the Hang Seng Index fell 0.05% in early trading on July 30, while the Sci-Tech Index declined 1.14%. Trading volume reached 162.07 billion HKD. On the sector front, education, automotive retail, and alcoholic beverage stocks led gains, with oil and gas stocks rebounding significantly. Storage concept, AI emerging, and PCB-related stocks extended yesterday's losses, while biotech and aerospace stocks retreated.

According to Capital XB executive director Ajitabh Bharti, as reported by Jin10 on July 30, the Federal Reserve's lack of decisive rate action may signal political considerations ahead of U.S. midterm elections. Bharti stated that the Fed may prioritize stability over inflation control in the near term, a dynamic that could benefit emerging markets such as India. A relatively weaker U.S. dollar may ease pressure on the rupee and provide relief for capital flows and external balance.

According to Capital XB executive Ajitabh Bharti, on July 30, the Federal Reserve's lack of decisive rate action signals potential political considerations ahead of U.S. midterm elections. The central bank is prioritizing stability over inflation control in the near term, a dynamic that could benefit emerging markets such as India, Bharti said in a report. A relatively weaker U.S. dollar may ease pressure on the rupee and provide breathing room for capital flows and external balances. However, i

According to CNBC, market participants on July 29 questioned Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Wash's credibility on achieving the Fed's 2% inflation target following the July FOMC meeting where rates were held steady. Long-term Treasury yields rose to their highest levels since 2007, while 2-year yields declined, signaling market skepticism about near-term rate action despite inflation running above 2% for 63 months. FedWatch probability of a September rate hold rose from 24% to 42.6%. John Hilsenrat

According to Capgemini economist Gareth Leather, most Asian economies are expected to achieve steady growth in 2026, with the region's gross domestic product performing well year-to-date, reported Jin10 on July 30. Electronics product exports have surged more than 50% on a year-over-year basis. Despite rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions, strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products is expected to offset the impact of higher energy costs.

Philippines saw exports reach $8.77 billion in June, marking a record high and the fastest growth in over a year, driven by a 24.1% year-over-year surge. Electronics exports jumped one-third to $5.25 billion, accounting for nearly 60% of total exports. The U.S. remained the largest market for Philippine products, representing about one-fifth of exports.

According to SEC filings, Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt sold 49,223 shares on July 24 at an average price of $95.09 per share, for a total value of approximately $4.68 million. Following the transaction, his remaining shareholding declined to 3,703 shares.

According to Financial Times, Situational Awareness, the $20 billion AI hedge fund founded by 25-year-old Leopold Aschenbrenner, is seeking fresh capital injection on July 30 after recent AI stock selloffs triggered significant losses. The fund, which managed around $20B in assets and posted a net return of 439% through June 2026, holds concentrated positions in AI infrastructure stocks including Oracle, AMD, Nebius, and Sharon AI, with use of leverage to amplify stakes. Aschenbrenner acknowledg

According to SEC filings, Robinhood co-founder Bhatt Baiju sold 49,223 shares of the company on July 24 at an average price of $95.09 per share, totaling approximately $4.68 million. His shareholding decreased to 3,703 shares following the transaction.

According to BlockBeats and CEO Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm announced on July 30 that it plans to raise product prices by double digits effective September 1 to return profit margins to historical levels. The price increases stem from rising costs across the industry supply chain, not solely from memory chip price increases. The company will conduct pricing negotiations with individual customers.

According to SEC Form 4 disclosures, Robinhood Markets (HOOD) co-founder and director Baiju Bhatt sold 49,223 Class A shares on July 24 under a 10b5-1 trading plan, with prices ranging from $93.17 to $99.92 per share, raising approximately $4.68 million. After the transaction, Bhatt's indirect holdings through his Living Trust decreased to 3,703 Class A shares, while maintaining approximately 46.9 million Class B shares.

According to Seoul bond market data, South Korean government bond yields rose on July 30, with the 3-year yield up 1.0 basis point to 3.813% and the 10-year yield up 4.3 basis points to 4.298%. The 30-year yield rose 1.7 basis points to 4.532%. The moves reflected overnight U.S. Treasury curve steepening following Federal Reserve policy decisions and broader Asian market dynamics.

According to Cenovus Energy's Q2 earnings announcement, the Canadian energy company in which Cheung Kong and the Lee family hold a significant stake reported net profit of 2.8 billion Canadian dollars, doubling year-over-year. The company achieved a major milestone in July by reaching daily upstream production of over 1 million barrels of oil equivalent, becoming the second Canadian producer to reach this output level. Global fewer than 20 companies have achieved this production rate, including

According to Beating, Amazon is restructuring its AI development this week, halting major upgrades to Nova flagship models including Premier, Omni, video model Reel, and image model Canvas. These models will receive only routine customer support. Amazon is consolidating resources around a new flagship foundation model led by Pieter Abbeel, a UC Berkeley professor and roboticist. The project is expected to debut at AWS re:Invent later this year under either the Nova brand or a new name. Abbeel pr

According to industry sources, regulatory gaps and uncertainty are reshaping South Korea's fractional investment market as of July 30. Real estate-backed non-monetary trust securities are weakening, causing token securities (STO) markets to shift toward state-owned assets and standardized securities. The Financial Services Commission's planned regulatory amendments and guidelines for token securities institutionalization, originally scheduled for release in July, are now expected to be delayed t

According to Vanda Research, U.S. retail investors sold a net $213 million worth of individual stocks on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day net outflow since the COVID-19 market crash. Memory-related stocks accounted for 88% of the outflow, with heavy selling in Micron (MU), Sandisk (SNDK), Seagate (STX), and Western Digital (WDC). Retail investors have recorded net individual stock selloffs on 9 trading days so far this year, contrasting sharply with 2021, 2024, and 2025, which saw zero su

According to BlockBeats and Hyperinsight monitoring, SKHX funding rates on Binance reached 2.1 times higher than those on Hyperliquid on July 30. Hyperliquid's hourly funding rate stood at 0.0373%, while Binance's four-hourly rate was approximately 0.3141%. For a $10,000 long position at current rates, Hyperliquid's 24-hour funding cost is approximately $89.6, compared to Binance at $188.4, a difference of roughly $98.8.

According to Axios, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman expressed on July 29 that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman intends to ease tensions with Iran, during a meeting with U.S. Vice President Vance in Washington. The meeting followed recent airstrikes by U.S. and Saudi forces against Iraqi Shiite militia groups.

According to ChainCatcher and SEC filings, Robinhood (HOOD) director Bhatt Baiju sold 49,223 shares on July 24 at an average price of $95.09 per share, totaling approximately $4.68 million. Following the transaction, his direct holdings fell to 3,703 shares.

According to Axios, on July 29, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met with U.S. Vice President Vance in Washington. During the meeting, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed intent to ease tensions with Iran, according to the defense minister's statement. The visit followed joint U.S.-Saudi airstrikes targeting Iraqi Shiite militia forces.