MARKET PULSE Crypto VELVET Surges 39% Amid DeFAI Hype and Short Squeeze Dynamics
On July 13, 2026, VELVET’s price soared 39%, continuing momentum from a 27% rise three days earlier.
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OPINION Tech Triumphs and Treasury Tensions: Navigating Markets at a Crucial Juncture
On July 13, 2026, markets stand at a crossroads. The technology sector, powered by AI breakthroughs and blockbuster IPOs like SK Hynix’s Nasdaq debut, has
FOREX EUR/USD Edges Lower Amid Hawkish Fed and Softer Eurozone Inflation Signals
The EUR/USD currency pair declined modestly this week, closing at 1.143 on July 10, 2026, as diverging monetary policy signals from the Federal Reserve and
MACRO Bitcoin Dips Ahead of CPI Data Amid Fed’s Hawkish Divide and Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin’s recent retreat to around $63,781 reflects investor caution ahead of the U.S. Consumer Price Index report due July 14.
MACRO Why The Points Guy’s Summer Travel Tips Matter Amid Record-Breaking TSA Traffic and Inflation
This summer’s travel surge, marked by record TSA screenings and strong consumer spending despite inflation, spotlights a curious tension: Americans want to
COMMODIT Gold Slips Below $4,100 Amid US-Iran Tensions and Hawkish Fed Signals
On July 13, 2026, gold prices fell to $4,081.43 per troy ounce, down 0.96% from the previous day.
STOCKS SpaceX Shares Slide Amid Post-IPO Jitters and Insider Selling Concerns
SpaceX (SPCX) shares fell sharply on July 12, 2026, as investors grappled with post-IPO volatility and fears of significant insider selling.
STOCKS SPY Climbs Amid Sector Rotation: Meta’s AI Push and Energy Gains Drive Market Optimism
On July 13, 2026, the S&P 500 (SPY) gained 0.43%, extending a weekly advance of 1.2%, as investors rotated capital into technology and energy stocks.
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