Gold Holds Steady Near $4,060 Amid Oil-Driven Inflation Fears and Soft US Inflation Data
After tumbling below $4,000 on July 14 due to surging oil prices sparked by renewed US naval blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, gold steadied near $4,060 the
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Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid ETF Inflows and Geopolitical Risks on July 16, 2026
On July 16, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) saw a modest decline of 0.34% to $64,734, following a market rally driven by cooling US inflation data and significant spot ETF
Commodities
Copper Prices Edge Higher Amid US Inflation Surprise and Warehouse Tightening
On July 15, 2026, copper prices rose modestly following lower-than-expected US Core CPI figures, which weakened the US dollar and pushed interest rates down
Crypto
ZRO’s Quiet Rise Amid LayerZero’s Industry Shifts and Security Setbacks
ZRO’s modest 1.17% price gain on July 15, 2026, reflects a complex mix of positive industry positioning and emerging challenges.
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Why Markets Are Rethinking the Fed and Geopolitics Amid Slowing Inflation and Earnings Season
On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a notable slowdown in inflation, prompting markets to sharply reduce the odds of a Federal Reserve
Forex
EUR/USD Dips Amid Hawkish Fed, Middle East Tensions, and Mixed Inflation Signals
On July 14, 2026, the EUR/USD pair declined by 0.17% to 1.1405, reflecting a complex interplay of US inflation data, Federal Reserve hawkishness, and
Macro
How AOL’s Legacy Navigates Inflation and Geopolitical Shocks in 2026
On July 15, 2026, inflation remains a persistent thorn for consumers and companies alike, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) up 3.5% year-over-year in June
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BNN’s Quiet Day Amid Tech Sector’s AI Hardware Surge and Software Sell-Off
On July 14-15, 2026, the technology sector saw a marked rotation favoring semiconductor and AI hardware companies, driven by improving AI chip demand and a
Crypto
ARROW Rockets 56% on Aave v4 Integration and Layer-2 Upgrade: What’s Next for This Oracle Protocol?
ARROW, a high-frequency cross-chain oracle protocol, surged 56.39% to $2.35 on July 15, 2026, driven by its unexpected integration with the DeFi giant Aave v4
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IBM’s Historic 25% Plunge Reveals AI Infrastructure Shift and Sector Strain
IBM’s largest-ever single-day stock drop on July 14, 2026, was triggered by a preliminary Q2 earnings warning that revealed a sharp pivot in customer spending
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June CPI Shocks Markets, But Fed Funds Futures Signal Caution Amid Oil Surge
On July 14, 2026, the June CPI report revealed headline inflation cooling to 3.5% year-over-year and core inflation easing to 2.6%, both below expectations.
Crypto
Bitcoin Surges Near $65K on Cooling Inflation, But ETF Outflows Signal Caution
On July 15, 2026, Bitcoin climbed sharply to $64,752, driven by weaker-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released the day before.