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Iran's Supreme Leader MujeTabah reaffirmed that supporting the 'Axis of Resistance' and defending Lebanon is a 'strategic mission' for Iran. He emphasized that preserving Lebanon's territorial integrity and unconditionally halting 'Zionist regime aggression' are prerequisites for peace, according to state media reports.
Read MorePrediction market data reveals a 75% probability that the US and Iran will reach a ceasefire agreement by August 2026, indicating cautious market optimism about diplomatic progress despite current tensions.
Read MoreBitcoin has surged above the key $65,500 resistance level, currently trading at $65,502.59 with a 1.72% daily gain. Heightened market volatility warrants cautious risk management. This analysis explores the technical significance and potential trajectory of this breakout.
Read MoreOil prices plunged at Monday's open, with Brent crude dropping around 6% to near $91. The US pause on strikes against Iran and Tehran's reciprocal halt fueled ceasefire hopes, triggering a sell-off. However, Houthi claims of attacks on Saudi facilities underscore lingering geopolitical risks. Prices remain up roughly 30% this month, with tight spare capacity fueling inflation fears.
Read MoreWTI crude oil futures opened sharply lower on July 27, plunging 8% to $83.23 per barrel. The sudden drop shattered recent stability, triggering market reassessments of supply-demand fundamentals, macroeconomics, and geopolitics. This analysis explores the key drivers behind the flash crash.
Read MoreMarkets see a 63.7% chance the Fed holds rates steady this week, with a 25bp hike at 36.3%. Focus is shifting to September, where the odds of a hold drop to 19.6%, with significant probabilities priced in for one or two 25bp hikes.
Read MoreUS stock futures opened sharply higher on Monday, with Nasdaq 100 futures leading the charge with a 1.4% gain. S&P 500 futures also climbed 0.76%, signaling renewed investor confidence. The strong start is largely attributed to optimism surrounding upcoming tech earnings and a reassessment of the macroeconomic landscape.
Read MoreThe US Dollar Index fell 0.16% to 101.31 in early Asian trading on July 27. Major currencies like the Euro and Australian Dollar gained, while the Japanese Yen rebounded. Markets await fresh economic cues.
Read MoreOn July 27, Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Chairman Ebrahim Azizi issued a stern warning that any attack on Iran would incur a costly response. He stated the US and Israel understand this, and suggested Ukraine might soon learn the same, condemning a growing list of those who miscalculate.
Read MoreMonad has reduced its block time to 300ms, intensifying competition among high-performance blockchains. Solana is also progressing towards a 200ms target. Arbitrum and Robinhood Chain currently lead with 250ms and 100ms block times, highlighting the ongoing race for transaction speed across Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.
Read MoreBankr developers confirm platform infrastructure remains secure; attackers only breached the official X account. Users are urged to enable multi-factor authentication immediately while the team investigates with X.
Read MoreAmid a reported brief truce between US and Iranian forces, former President Trump posted AI-generated images depicting US military strikes on Iran's Hormuz Island and oil tanker seizures. Iranian media criticized the move as an attempt to "invest" in virtual firepower to craft a victory narrative while real ammunition stocks are low, raising concerns about propaganda and escalating tensions.
Read MoreTrump has publicly dismissed concerns about U.S. ammunition shortages, asserting that American stockpiles not only exceed those of any other nation but also surpass actual operational requirements. This statement addresses recent debates on military supply capacity.
Read MoreBNY Mellon, a global custody banking leader, plans to launch a 24/7 tokenized U.S. Treasury settlement service by 2027. A private blockchain pilot is set for late this year, signaling a major move by traditional finance to integrate core assets into blockchain infrastructure.
Read MoreA senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander recently stated that during recent tensions with the US, over 288 targets at US military bases across the Middle East were struck. One base in Jordan reportedly suffered severe damage, with more than 11 aircraft and numerous facilities destroyed. The incident highlights a significant escalation in regional tensions.
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