MARKET PULSE Stocks SPY Edges Higher Amid Tech Sell-Off and Consumer Travel Trade-Offs
SPY climbed modestly to $754.81 today, buoyed by gains in consumer discretionary and financial sectors, even as tech stocks faltered.
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CRYPTO LIT Faces Profit-Taking Pressure After Multi-Week Rally Amid Geopolitical Tensions
After a robust rally driven by a strategic token burn and a key integration with Robinhood Chain, LIT has encountered a notable 8.27% price decline over the
OPINION Markets at a Crossroads: Navigating Optimism Amid Inflation Relief and Geopolitical Risks
On July 15, 2026, global equities surged following unexpectedly soft U.S. inflation data and robust corporate earnings, notably from financial giants Morgan
CRYPTO Ethereum Rallies on Institutional ETF Inflows and Weaker Inflation Data, Eyes Staking-Driven Demand
Ethereum’s price climbed modestly to $1,921 on July 16, 2026, supported by a $53.9 million net inflow into U.S. spot ETH ETFs, primarily BlackRock’s ETHA.
STOCKS Apple Surges 4% on Citi Upgrade and AI Strategy, Defying Tech Sector Weakness
On July 16, 2026, Apple’s stock led the market with a 4.01% gain, reaching $327.50 amid a broader tech sector decline.
CRYPTO XRP Faces Pullback After Macro Rally Fades Amid Whale Activity Drop and ETF Outflows
XRP’s recent price rally, fueled by improved macro sentiment and Binance’s $800,000 airdrop campaign, has lost steam.
MACRO Why the Fed’s Pause on Rate Hikes Feels Like a Tightrope Walk in July 2026
On July 14, 2026, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggested the Fed might raise rates at the upcoming July 28-29 FOMC meeting if inflation remained
FOREX USDCAD Slides as BoC Holds Rates and US Inflation Eases, Oil Prices Surge
On July 15, 2026, the USDCAD currency pair declined by 0.27% to 1.4074, reflecting a stronger Canadian Dollar.
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THU - JUL 16- 08:30 US Non-Farm Payrolls F: 185K - P: 170K
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