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US Net Capital Inflows Surge to Record $884 Billion
US net capital inflows hit a record $884 billion in the year through April 2026, nearly tripling since early 2025, driven by surging private and official purchases of US assets.
UN IMO pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation after cargo ship attack
The UN's International Maritime Organization has halted plans to evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the waterway.
Japan Tokyo CPI Rises to 1.7% in June
Tokyo's headline Consumer Price Index rose 1.7% year-on-year in June, accelerating from 1.4% in May, according to data from the Statistics Bureau of Japan. The reading may influence Bank of Japan policy expectations and the yen.
OpenAI to Stagger GPT-5.6 Rollout After Trump Admin Request
OpenAI will stagger the release of GPT-5.6 following a request from the Trump administration. The initial rollout will be limited to 20 trusted partners via Amazon Bedrock as the U.S. seeks greater oversight of frontier AI models.
Canada's Carney Calls for Restoring Diplomatic Ties with Iran, Venezuela
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada should re-establish diplomatic representation in Iran and Venezuela, emphasizing that having embassies does not endorse their governments' policies.
Gold slides below $4,050 on Fed rate hike bets after US PCE data
Gold prices fell to around $4,020 during early Asian trading as stronger US PCE inflation data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Traders are now looking ahead to the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for further direction.
Samsung Group May Invest KRW 1,000 Trillion in South Korea Over Next Decade
Media reports suggest Samsung Group could invest KRW 1,000 trillion in South Korea over the next 10 years, including KRW 300 trillion from Samsung Electronics for new chip factories.
US M&A Deal Value Hits Record $1.89 Trillion, Tripling Since 2023
The total value of US M&A deals over the past four quarters reached $1.89 trillion, nearly tripling from Q2 2023 and surpassing previous peaks in 2021 and the dot-com bubble. Stock financing accounted for 49% of deal value, the highest since 2001.
BHP Group names Brandon Craig as CEO, splits Americas role
BHP Group has appointed Brandon Craig as CEO and director effective July 1, 2026, as part of a broader leadership restructuring. The company also split its President Americas role into separate North and South America positions.
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Healthcare Launches HK IPO of 108.15M Shares
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Healthcare Investment Co has launched a global offering of 108.15 million H shares, with a maximum offer price of HK$6.21 per share.
Crude Oil Bounces on Hormuz Scare but Fails to Sustain Gains
WTI crude oil edged higher on Thursday following a geopolitical scare related to the Strait of Hormuz, but the rally lacked conviction and most gains were given back.
Mexican Peso Rallies After Banxico's Unanimous Hold at 6.50%
The Mexican Peso gained over 0.62% against the US Dollar on Thursday after Banxico unanimously held its key rate at 6.50%, lifting USD/MXN to 17.49.
Taiwan Stock Trade Defaults Surge 300%, Exceed 2021 Record
Taiwan stock trade defaults hit $62 million in June, the highest monthly tally since 2019, as margin debt surges 160% annually to $19 billion, nearing dot-com bubble peaks.
OpenAI Considers Delaying IPO to 2027 Due to Market Volatility
OpenAI is reportedly leaning toward postponing its initial public offering until 2027, citing choppy markets and concerns over retail investor enthusiasm.
US Tells OpenAI to Limit GPT 5.6 Release While Government Reviews It
The US government has directed OpenAI to limit the release of its GPT 5.6 model while conducting a review, according to The Information. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that this is not the company's preferred long-term model.
Silver Bounces From 56.50 but Fades Below 59.00
Silver saw a rare green session on Thursday, bouncing from 56.50 to near 59.00 after US data, then fading to around 58.00, up roughly 0.8%.
JPMorgan Board Wants Dimon to Stay CEO for Several More Years
JPMorgan's board is reportedly keen for Jamie Dimon to remain CEO for several more years, with a likely three-year extension before transitioning to executive chairman.
DXY Slips on Firm US Data, Fails to Extend Rally
The US Dollar Index eased from a multi-month high near 101.75 to 101.45 despite a batch of strong US economic data.
US Dollar Eases After PCE Data, Yen Stays Near Intervention Zone
The US Dollar Index retreated toward 101.40 after fresh economic data showed sticky inflation, stronger growth, and a resilient labor market. The Japanese Yen remains near levels that could trigger intervention.
Wall Street Ends Flat as Tech Slips, Broader Market Gains
The S&P 500 closed unchanged as megacap tech stocks fell while broader equities advanced. Micron surged on a strong outlook, and oil rose on Strait of Hormuz security concerns.
Fed's Williams: Inflation may take longer to reach 2% target
New York Fed President John Williams said monetary policy remains well positioned but warned inflation may take longer to return to the 2% target.
Chinese Yuan Weakness Extends After Breakout, UOB Says
UOB analysts highlight a sharp USD/CNH spike to 6.8195, with intraday consolidation expected between 6.8030 and 6.8185.
Semiconductor Index Faces Elliott Wave Resistance, Pullback Targets Seen
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) is encountering Elliott Wave resistance, with analysts highlighting emerging targets for the next pullback.
Fed's Goolsbee: Inflation Still the Central Challenge
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said inflation remains the primary problem for policymakers, warning that price pressures are still moving in the wrong direction.