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Five Key Market Events Investors Will Be Watching This Week
1. U.S. Services PMI to Gauge Economic Momentum Wall Street returns from the extended Independence Day weekend with investors focused on fresh data from the U.S. services sector, one of the most important indicators of economic activity. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) non-manufacturing PMI for June is expected to ease slightly to 54.2 from…
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Oil Prices Decline After OPEC+ Approves Another Output Increase
Higher Supply Expectations Pressure Crude Markets Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to increase production targets again from August, while exports through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover, reinforcing expectations of improving global crude supplies. Brent crude futures dropped $1.02, or 1.41%, to $71.10 per barrel by 07:56…
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Wall Street Futures Rise Ahead of ISM Services Data as OPEC+ Boosts Oil Output: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq
Futures Advance After Holiday Weekend U.S. equity futures moved modestly higher on Monday as investors returned from the Independence Day holiday and prepared for a week packed with economic data and central bank commentary. At 07:01 GMT, Dow futures were broadly unchanged, S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, while Nasdaq 100 futures outperformed with a rise…
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Guardian Metal Resources Advances a Strategic US Tungsten Project with Strong Economics and National Significance
As global competition for critical minerals intensifies, Guardian Metal Resources(AMEX:GMTL)(LSE:GMET)(USOTC:GMTLF) is positioning itself at the forefront of North America’s effort to secure domestic supplies of tungsten, one of the world’s most strategically important metals. The company’s recently released Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its Pilot Mountain Project in Nevada highlights a development opportunity that combines…
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Brokerages Accelerate Rollout of AI Trading Tools as Automated Investing Expands
Brokerage firms are rapidly introducing artificial intelligence-powered trading capabilities, with new offerings ranging from fully autonomous trading agents to AI assistants that require investor approval, according to a recent Jefferies industry overview. Earlier this month, Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN), eToro Group Ltd (NASDAQ:ETOR) and Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) launched fully automated AI agents capable of…
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UBS highlights why commodities are back in focus for investors
Inflation and geopolitics renew interest in commodities Commodities are attracting renewed attention from investors as concerns over inflation, geopolitical tensions and portfolio diversification drive interest in the asset class, according to a new report from UBS. The bank outlined 10 key insights into commodity investing, covering everything from portfolio construction to the practical characteristics of…
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Citi Sees European Heatwaves Driving Long-Term Growth for U.S. HVAC Companies
Persistently higher temperatures across Europe could create a significant long-term opportunity for U.S. heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers as demand for cooling systems continues to rise, according to analysts at Citi. Europe is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, and the bank believes increasingly frequent periods of extreme heat could accelerate the adoption of air-conditioning…
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JPMorgan Warns Cyberattacks Could Spark the Next Banking Crisis
Cybersecurity threats may pose a greater long-term risk to banks than traditional credit losses, with artificial intelligence increasing the potential for attacks that could rapidly trigger liquidity stress, according to JPMorgan. In a research note led by analyst Kian Abouhossein, the bank argued that next-generation AI models, including Mythos and GPT-5.5, are dramatically accelerating the…
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OCBC cuts gold and silver forecasts as higher real yields weigh on precious metals
OCBC has lowered its price targets for gold and silver through the end of 2026, pointing to a more challenging macroeconomic environment driven by higher real interest rates, a firmer U.S. dollar and weaker investor appetite. Despite the downgrade, the bank continues to see favourable long-term prospects for both precious metals. Lower price targets reflect…
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JPMorgan says AI chip rally could slow as hyperscalers close the performance gap
Semiconductor leadership may become harder to sustain The strong outperformance of artificial intelligence semiconductor companies relative to hyperscale cloud providers may not continue indefinitely, according to JPMorgan, which believes the current valuation gap between the two groups is unlikely to remain at current levels over the long term. In a note to clients, analyst Nikolaos…