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Bolivia IMF Deal Nears Reserve Boost

Jul 29, 2026

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Bolivia IMF Deal Nears Reserve Boost

Bolivia is nearing a $2.5 billion to $2.8 billion IMF financing deal aimed at rebuilding foreign exchange reserves and unlocking more multilateral funding.

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Big Tech Earnings Test AI Rally

Jul 28, 2026

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Big Tech Earnings Test AI Rally

U.S. stocks traded mixed as investors waited for Alphabet and Tesla earnings, while chip gains, software weakness, oil risk, and Fed uncertainty shaped sentiment.

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Exchange Volumes Meet Reg Risk

Jul 27, 2026

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Exchange Volumes Meet Reg Risk

U.S. exchanges are set for stronger trading volumes, but investor attention is shifting to regulation, perpetual futures, IPO activity, and data revenue.

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Brazil Tariff Response Stays Measured

Jul 24, 2026

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Brazil Tariff Response Stays Measured

Brazil signaled reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs, keeping trade tensions active while trying to protect fiscal targets and affected sectors.

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Money Funds Turn Defensive

Jul 22, 2026

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Money Funds Turn Defensive

U.S. money market funds are shortening maturities and adding floating-rate exposure as Fed rate uncertainty keeps cash managers defensive.

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Hormuz Risk Lifts Oil

Jul 21, 2026

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Hormuz Risk Lifts Oil

Oil prices climbed to a one-month high as U.S.-Iran attacks deepened supply disruption fears, lifted diesel margins, and renewed inflation concerns.

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Cool CPI Lifts Nasdaq and Banks

Jul 20, 2026

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Cool CPI Lifts Nasdaq and Banks

U.S. stocks rose on July 17, 2026, as cooler inflation data eased Fed hike pressure and strong bank earnings helped support risk appetite.

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Dollar Hedge Unwind Supports Greenback

Jul 17, 2026

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Dollar Hedge Unwind Supports Greenback

Global pension funds are reducing dollar hedges as U.S. rates rise, the Fed stays hawkish, and the greenback regains support after last year’s sell-America trade.

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AI Trade Rotates Beyond Chips

Jul 15, 2026

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AI Trade Rotates Beyond Chips

Morgan Stanley says AI investors may rotate from semiconductor stocks toward hyperscalers and other sectors as chip shares weaken and rate fears ease.

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Bolivia IMF Deal Nears Reserve Boost

Jul 29, 2026

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2 min read

Bolivia IMF Deal Nears Reserve Boost

Bolivia is nearing a $2.5 billion to $2.8 billion IMF financing deal aimed at rebuilding foreign exchange reserves and unlocking more multilateral funding.

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Big Tech Earnings Test AI Rally

Jul 28, 2026

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3 min read

Big Tech Earnings Test AI Rally

U.S. stocks traded mixed as investors waited for Alphabet and Tesla earnings, while chip gains, software weakness, oil risk, and Fed uncertainty shaped sentiment.

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Exchange Volumes Meet Reg Risk

Jul 27, 2026

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3 min read

Exchange Volumes Meet Reg Risk

U.S. exchanges are set for stronger trading volumes, but investor attention is shifting to regulation, perpetual futures, IPO activity, and data revenue.

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Brazil Tariff Response Stays Measured

Jul 24, 2026

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2 min read

Brazil Tariff Response Stays Measured

Brazil signaled reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs, keeping trade tensions active while trying to protect fiscal targets and affected sectors.

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Money Funds Turn Defensive

Jul 22, 2026

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Money Funds Turn Defensive

U.S. money market funds are shortening maturities and adding floating-rate exposure as Fed rate uncertainty keeps cash managers defensive.

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Hormuz Risk Lifts Oil

Jul 21, 2026

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Hormuz Risk Lifts Oil

Oil prices climbed to a one-month high as U.S.-Iran attacks deepened supply disruption fears, lifted diesel margins, and renewed inflation concerns.

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Cool CPI Lifts Nasdaq and Banks

Jul 20, 2026

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Cool CPI Lifts Nasdaq and Banks

U.S. stocks rose on July 17, 2026, as cooler inflation data eased Fed hike pressure and strong bank earnings helped support risk appetite.

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Dollar Hedge Unwind Supports Greenback

Jul 17, 2026

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Dollar Hedge Unwind Supports Greenback

Global pension funds are reducing dollar hedges as U.S. rates rise, the Fed stays hawkish, and the greenback regains support after last year’s sell-America trade.

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AI Trade Rotates Beyond Chips

Jul 15, 2026

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AI Trade Rotates Beyond Chips

Morgan Stanley says AI investors may rotate from semiconductor stocks toward hyperscalers and other sectors as chip shares weaken and rate fears ease.

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Broadcom Deal Lifts Chip Rally

Jul 14, 2026

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Broadcom Deal Lifts Chip Rally

U.S. stocks rose on July 13, 2026 as Broadcom’s extended Apple chip deal lifted semiconductors and investors looked toward a strong second-quarter earnings season.

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Soft Jobs Report Eases Fed Pressure

Jul 13, 2026

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Soft Jobs Report Eases Fed Pressure

U.S. job growth slowed sharply in June, easing pressure for near-term Fed hikes while keeping the labor market stable enough to support stocks.

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Lime Debut Tests IPO Appetite

Jul 10, 2026

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Lime Debut Tests IPO Appetite

Lime shares rose in their Nasdaq debut, valuing the Uber-backed micromobility company at about $1.7 billion as the U.S. IPO market continued reopening.

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Tech Leads a Strong Quarter Close

Jul 8, 2026

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Tech Leads a Strong Quarter Close

U.S. stocks ended June higher as technology and chip shares rallied, capping the strongest quarter since 2020 for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq despite war and rate risks.

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Tech Bubble Warnings Flash Amber

Jul 7, 2026

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Tech Bubble Warnings Flash Amber

Bubble concerns are rising as semiconductor risk measures approach extremes and U.S. stock valuations remain near records, even as broader participation supports the rally.

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Tech Rebound Sends Stocks Higher

Jul 6, 2026

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Tech Rebound Sends Stocks Higher

U.S. stocks rallied on July 2, 2026 as Middle East hostilities eased, technology shares recovered, and index changes lifted SpaceX and Alphabet.

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Sovereign Funds Pivot to Energy

Jul 3, 2026

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Sovereign Funds Pivot to Energy

Sovereign investors managing $29 trillion are prioritizing energy infrastructure, gold, and portfolio resilience as concerns grow over U.S. debt and the dollar’s reserve role.

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Micron Overtakes Meta on AI Demand

Jul 1, 2026

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Micron Overtakes Meta on AI Demand

Micron’s market value climbed above Meta and briefly passed Tesla after strong forecasts and $22 billion in customer commitments reinforced demand for AI memory chips.

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Cerebras Revenue Nearly Doubles

Jun 30, 2026

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Cerebras Revenue Nearly Doubles

Cerebras reported quarterly revenue of $193.4 million in its first update since going public, nearly doubling from a year earlier as demand for specialized AI chips increased.

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SpaceX Bond Sale Draws $85B

Jun 29, 2026

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SpaceX Bond Sale Draws $85B

SpaceX launched a bond sale worth at least $25 billion to refinance bridge debt and fund its expansion, drawing nearly $85 billion in investor orders.

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Chip Rout Tests AI Spending

Jun 26, 2026

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Chip Rout Tests AI Spending

U.S. stocks fell on June 25, 2026, as semiconductor shares plunged, investors questioned debt-funded AI spending, and expectations grew for two Fed rate hikes by December.

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Tech Selloff Splits the Market

Jun 24, 2026

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Tech Selloff Splits the Market

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on June 23, 2026, as SpaceX, Alphabet, and other megacap technology stocks declined while Iran talks lowered oil prices and supported parts of the broader market.

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Warsh Debut Keeps Stocks Choppy

Jun 23, 2026

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Warsh Debut Keeps Stocks Choppy

U.S. stocks traded unevenly on June 22, 2026 as investors awaited Kevin Warsh’s first Fed decision, strong retail sales supported the economy, and chip shares rebounded.

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Stock Tokens Move Toward U.S. Trading

Jun 22, 2026

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Stock Tokens Move Toward U.S. Trading

The SEC is preparing a potential exemption for tokenized stock trading, opening the door to 24-hour markets while raising questions about liquidity, ownership rights, and investor protections.

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Iran Fund Raises Deal Stakes

Jun 19, 2026

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Iran Fund Raises Deal Stakes

The U.S.-Iran framework includes a $300 billion private investment fund, with more than half already committed across energy, logistics, manufacturing, and transport.

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New Fed Chair Adds Policy Risk

Jun 17, 2026

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New Fed Chair Adds Policy Risk

U.S. markets entered the June Fed meeting with stocks below recent highs, volatility elevated, and investors watching Kevin Warsh’s first policy decision for signs of future rate hikes.

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