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Global chip stocks slide as China DUV reports compound AI spending concerns
A risk-off European session dominated by semiconductor selling and AI capex scrutiny, with oil declining on US-Iran diplomatic signals and Treasuries extending gains.
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UK CPI fell to 2.6% in June 2026, below analyst expectations
UK annual consumer price inflation declined to 2.6% in June 2026, coming in below analyst expectations, according to Guardian Business. The data was released against the backdrop of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's stated policy agenda to redu…
White House alleges Moonshot AI accessed Nvidia GB300 chips via Thailand
A White House official alleged on 23 July 2026 that Chinese AI company Moonshot AI obtained access to Nvidia's GB300 chips in Thailand, in what the administration described as a circumvention of U.S. export controls on advanced semiconducto…
Trump signals imminent Iran strike; crude rises to $91, NASDAQ falls 364 points
President Trump stated on 23 July 2026 that he is close to deciding on a military attack against Iran described as larger than any previous US operation, with military preparations underway but no final authorisation granted. Trump indicate…
Tesla fell 13.5% on 23 July; Magnificent Seven shed $767bn combined
Tesla shares fell approximately 13.5% on 23 July 2026 following the company's quarterly earnings report, which disclosed weak profit guidance and elevated capital expenditure on AI and robotics initiatives. The stock has declined roughly 27…
WTI crude fell ~$4 amid reports of US-Iran diplomatic contacts
Oil prices dropped more than 4% on 24 July 2026 following reports that Pakistan is facilitating renewed diplomatic contacts between the United States and Iran, with Chinese backing. Pakistan and Iran are reportedly exploring conditions for …
Brent crude hits $100.30, WTI $91.70 amid Persian Gulf shipping attacks
More than 60 commercial ships have been attacked in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman since 1 March 2026, according to reporting by CNBC. Fighting has escalated across multiple maritime chokepoints simultaneously, includi…
Dow drops 500+ points; Alphabet, Tesla and WTI crude move sharply
US equity markets fell sharply on Thursday 23 July 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing over 500 points. Significant selloffs in Alphabet and Tesla were primary drivers of the decline, compounding broader market pressure. The …
Google fined €890m by EU under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has fined Alphabet's Google a total of €890 million (approximately $1 billion) for two separate breaches of the Digital Markets Act, marking the first major enforcement action against the company under the EU's new d…
30-year US Treasury yield approached 5.2% on 24 July 2026
The 30-year US Treasury yield rose toward 5.2% on 24 July 2026, with analysts warning of a possible surge to 6%, according to MarketWatch. The move extended a broader trend reported across the cluster, with Bloomberg Markets noting that US …
AXP Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East were a prominent feature of market conditions in the period leading up to this report. On 17 July 2026, European trading was dominated by reports of US strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, wit…
PM Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
A new SEC filing for Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) triggered this report, reflecting updated financial disclosures as of 30 June 2026. The filing represents the most recent publicly available regulatory submission from the company, …
TXN Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
Recent briefings covering the semiconductor space noted that Micron Technology reported earnings above expectations in late June 2026, with its shares rising approximately 18% following the announcement, and commentary from analysts suggest…