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Nike Q4 2026 results beat analyst expectations; NKE shares in focus

Nike Inc. reported quarterly results on 30 June 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations, with NKE common stock directly tied to the release. Bloomberg Markets and CNBC reported that China operations, tariff refunds, and FIFA World Cup demand signals were among the focal points of the results.

India's Russian crude imports hit 2.6 mb/d in June, 54% of total intake

Indian crude imports reached a record 5 million barrels per day in June 2026, with Russian crude accounting for 2.6 million barrels per day — 54% of total intake — more than double the volume recorded in February 2026.

US lifts export restrictions on Anthropic Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models

The US government removed foreign access restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models on 30 June–1 July 2026, following Commerce Secretary Lutnick's formal approval; Anthropic stated it would reactivate restrictions on both models the following Wednesday.

Trump 2025 disclosure reports $1.4bn-plus in crypto-related earnings

Donald Trump's mandatory annual financial disclosure, reported 30 June–1 July 2026, recorded at least $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency-related earnings for 2025, including $236.25 million in net proceeds from World Liberty Financial token sales, with total annual revenue across all sources reported at $2.2 billion.

Shetland Islands Council backs £1.5bn subsea tunnel plan

Shetland Islands Council voted on 30 June to advance a four-tunnel programme costing an estimated £1.5bn, approving up to £200,000 to explore financing for priority links to Yell and Unst.

Gold hits lowest since November; gold-oil correlation breaks down

Gold fell to $3,983.07 per troy ounce on Wednesday, its lowest since November, posting a 14% quarterly decline — worst since 2013. WTI crude also declined as US-Iran talks progressed, ending a five-month tandem rally in both commodities.

KOSPI doubles in H1 2026; TAIEX rises 59%, Nikkei gains 39%

The KOSPI recorded an approximately 100% gain over January–June 2026, with Samsung Electronics (005930) and SK Hynix (000660) named as principal drivers; the TAIEX rose 59% and the Nikkei 225 gained 39% over the same period.

UK house prices unchanged at £277,484 in June; housebuilder shares fell

UK average house prices held at £277,484 in June 2026 for a second consecutive month, with Nationwide recording a £540 monthly dip and 2.2% annual growth; housebuilder shares declined following the data release, and Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC, and NatWest were noted for their mortgage lending exposure.

UK confirms ~$20bn defence spending rise; BAE Systems and QinetiQ gain

The UK government announced approximately $20 billion in additional military spending on 1 July 2026, following which BAE Systems and QinetiQ rose. Gilt yields faced reported pressure alongside the announcement.

DELL Q3 2026 update — filings and holdings

German June CPI fell to ~2.4% as state-level readings missed expectations

Regional CPI data released 30 June showed year-over-year inflation falling across four German states; the national June headline was estimated at approximately 2.4%, down from 2.6% in May. No specific price moves for German Bunds or EURUSD were reported.

UK minded to intervene in $110bn Paramount-WBD deal

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said on 30 June she is 'minded to intervene' in Paramount Skydance's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, citing media plurality concerns and setting a 6 July response deadline.

China June manufacturing PMI beat at 50.3; CSI 300 and Hang Seng tied to data

China's official manufacturing PMI came in at 50.3 for June 2026, above the 50.1 forecast and up from 50.0 in May; the non-manufacturing PMI reached 50.2 and the composite PMI stood at 50.6. ING held its Q2 GDP growth estimate at 4.6% year-on-year, while the ex-factory price index fell to 48.2.

US-Iran Doha talks announced after Strait of Hormuz military clashes

Trump announced via Truth Social on 29 June 2026 that US and Iranian delegations would hold indirect talks in Doha following weekend military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz; WTI crude was reported in connection with the Hormuz shipping disruption.

Honeywell Aerospace began standalone trading on 29 June 2026

Honeywell Aerospace commenced trading as an independent public company on 29 June 2026 following its formal separation from Honeywell International (HON), which now operates without its former aerospace division.

US-Iran ceasefire reports; S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gained

S&P 500 futures (ES) and Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ) rose on 28 June 2026 following reports that the US and Iran remained within an existing ceasefire framework, avoiding further military escalation.

Yen falls to weakest level versus dollar since 1986 at 161.97

USD/JPY reached 161.97 on 29 June 2026, its highest level since late 1986, as the yen recorded a forty-year depreciation milestone against the US dollar.

UK scraps Type 83 destroyer for six hybrid drone warships

Britain cancels the Type 83 and will procure at least six smaller hybrid drone-equipped 'common combat vessels' to replace its Type 45 destroyers from the early 2030s.

South Korea announces $650bn AI and semiconductor investment plan

South Korea unveiled a structural investment plan exceeding $650 billion targeting AI infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix named as primary corporate participants; the KOSPI index and both companies' stocks moved following the announcement.

BAT to cut 9,000 roles in AI-driven Fit2Win overhaul

British American Tobacco will eliminate 5,500 jobs and outsource 3,500 more by year-end, targeting £600m in annual savings by 2028.