XLM Dips Amid Market Pullback but Stellar’s Real-World Asset Growth Signals Strength
On July 25, 2026, Stellar’s native token XLM declined 3.28%, tracking a wider crypto market retreat amid macroeconomic uncertainty and technical repositioning.
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Why Markets Wobbled This Week: AI Spending, Oil Shocks, and Fed Jitters
This week’s market turbulence stems from investor concerns over soaring capital expenditures by AI mega-caps, a spike in oil prices due to Middle East
Crypto
BASED Defies Market Downturn with a 9.7% Surge Amid Mixed Crypto Sentiment
On July 25, 2026, BASED posted a significant 9.7% price increase despite a general market pullback.
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Why Rising Oil Prices Are Stirring New Fed Rate Hike Bets—and What It Means for Your Wallet
On July 24-25, 2026, markets sharply increased the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike later this year, driven by rising oil prices and hawkish Fed comments.
Forex
EURUSD Edges Lower Amid Strong US Data and ECB’s Cautious Outlook on July 24, 2026
On July 24, 2026, the EURUSD currency pair declined modestly to 1.1377, reflecting a stronger US dollar fueled by upbeat US economic data and climbing Treasury
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Meta’s Stock Slides Amid Capital Allocation Concerns and Tech Sector Weakness
Meta Platforms’ shares declined 1.8% on July 24, 2026, marking a seven-day losing streak fueled by investor skepticism over the company’s extensive capital
Commodities
Gold Holds Steady Above $4,050 as Oil Retreat and China’s Paper Gold Shift Reshape Market Dynamics
On July 24, 2026, gold prices inched up by 0.06%, trading near $4,056 per ounce.
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Bitcoin Faces Headwinds as ETF Outflows and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Price
On July 25, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) retreated from recent gains, trading near $64,109 after a 1.26% drop driven by significant spot ETF outflows, renewed
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When Market Sentiment Turns Sour: Lessons from July 2026’s Tech Selloff and Geopolitical Shocks
On July 23 and 24, 2026, U.S. equity markets faced their worst losses in weeks, led by mega-cap technology stocks and fueled by geopolitical tensions and
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STX Slumps 12.7% Amid Upbit Suspension and Broader Crypto Downturn
On July 24, 2026, STX plunged 12.7% to $0.1456 after South Korean exchange Upbit announced a temporary suspension of STX deposits and withdrawals starting July
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Gold Dips as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Above $100, Shifting Price Discovery in China
On July 24, 2026, gold prices slipped slightly, extending losses from the previous day as Brent crude oil surged past $100 a barrel due to escalating Middle
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Why U.S. Travel Spending Climbs Despite Falling International Visitors and Rising Costs
On July 24, 2026, U.S. travel spending continues to rise amid a complex backdrop: fewer international visitors, higher prices for airfares and fuel, and a