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US Eases Export Controls on AI Chips and Military Items to UAE
On July 10, 2026, the US Department of Commerce eased export controls on AI chips, military goods, and dual-use items to the UAE, removing key licensing requirements.
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SK Hynix warns global memory chip shortage will peak in 2027 and last beyond 2030
SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung warned that the memory chip shortage will reach its worst in 2027 and continue exceeding supply through at least 2030.
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Toyota to invest $3.6 billion to expand Texas plant, shift some Tacoma production from Mexico
Toyota announced a $3.6 billion investment to expand its San Antonio plant and move part of Tacoma truck production from Mexico to Texas.
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Apple and Broadcom Sign $30 Billion Deal to Expand US Chip Production Through 2031
Apple and Broadcom signed a multi-year agreement worth over $30 billion to develop and supply customized chips made largely in the US through 2031.
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Apollo agrees £5.7 billion takeover of UK budget airline EasyJet
US private equity firm Apollo will acquire EasyJet for £5.7 billion after rival Castlelake withdrew its bid.
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US-Iran talks fuel hopes for Strait of Hormuz temporary shipping route amid market shifts
US President Trump halted a planned Iran strike and announced fresh talks that led to a temporary Hormuz shipping route deal, shaking oil and gold markets.
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Apple reports Q3 2026 revenue rise amid supply challenges and memory cost surge
Apple posted a 16% year-on-year revenue increase to $109.42 billion in Q3 2026 while facing supply constraints and rising memory prices.
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US Federal Reserve holds rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% amid inflation, Iran war impact
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75% on July 29, 2026, despite inflation pressures and Iran war-related supply shocks.
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Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion settlement for US talc-related ovarian cancer lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson proposed a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve about 69,000 US talc-related ovarian cancer cases.
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Oil Prices Surge 20-23% in July on US-Iran Conflict, Pressuring Fed Interest Rate Outlook
Oil prices jumped sharply in July amid US-Iran clashes and Middle East tensions, complicating Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision.
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US Treasury keeps China and nine others on currency watch list, finds no manipulators in 2025
The US Treasury on July 23 kept 10 economies including China on its currency monitoring list but found no evidence of manipulation in 2025.
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US Senate Commerce Committee Approves Bill Restricting Chinese Automakers in US Market
The US Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation tightening restrictions on Chinese automakers and ownership in US vehicle sales.
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London Stock Exchange to launch LSE 24 night trading platform in H1 2027
London Stock Exchange will launch a new night-time trading platform called LSE 24 in the first half of 2027, offering extended hours trading in exchange-traded products.
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Jensen Huang’s Signed Leather Jacket Sells for $960,000 at Sotheby's Auction
Jensen Huang’s signed Tom Ford leather jacket sold for $960,000 at Sotheby’s New York auction, far exceeding estimates.
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US Mint begins production of $1 coin with Trump portrait for 250th anniversary
The US Mint started producing a $1 commemorative coin featuring Donald Trump for the nation's 250th anniversary.
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Disney's live-action Moana remake earns $95 million debut, falls short of expectations
Disney's live-action Moana remake opened to $95 million worldwide, missing projections and facing potential losses.
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US weekly initial jobless claims fall slightly to 215,000 as layoffs remain low
Initial jobless claims in the US dropped by 2,000 to 215,000 for the week ended July 4, 2026, while continuing claims rose slightly.
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Four US states seek $1.4 trillion in penalties from Meta over youth addiction claims
California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey sued Meta for designing addictive social media targeting youth, seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties.
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Walmart and Sam's Club cut prices on thousands of items nationwide starting July 6
Walmart and Sam's Club announced broad price cuts on essential and seasonal products effective July 6, 2026, with Trump claiming credit for the reductions.
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President Trump rings NYSE and Nasdaq bells to launch 'Trump Accounts' for children
On July 6, 2026, President Donald Trump rang the opening bells at NYSE and Nasdaq to mark the launch of 'Trump Accounts,' a savings plan for US children.
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Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services to pay $600 million in US illegal drug sales settlement
Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services agreed to pay $600 million to settle a US probe into illegal drug sales on their platforms.
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Elon Musk denies SpaceX showed AI handset prototype to investors before IPO
Elon Musk rejected reports that SpaceX presented a handheld AI device prototype to investors before its June 2026 IPO.
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Gold prices rebound above $4,100 as weaker US jobs data eases Fed rate hike bets
Gold prices rose over 2% in early July after US June jobs report showed weaker than expected growth, lowering September Fed rate hike odds.
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Trump Administration Refunds $100 Billion in Tariffs Invalidated by Supreme Court
The Trump administration refunded about $100 billion of tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court under IEEPA.