Finance TL;DR Daily

Finance TL;DR Daily covers the Fed's expected first rate hike under Chairman Kevin Warsh, the 10-year Treasury yield breaking above 5% for the first time since 2007, and a global bond selloff tied to surging oil prices and Middle East tensions. In this episode: • Federal Reserve expected to raise benchmark rate this week, marking first hike under Chairman Warsh — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/what-higher-for-longer-interest-rates-mean-for-your-investments.html • 10-year Treasury yield tops 5%, a critical threshold for markets and economy — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/treasury-yields-stocks-investors.html • Global bond yields surge to fresh highs, raising stakes for big borrowers — https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/stocks-wobble-no-sign-panic-yields-surge-2026-09-15/

The Fed looks set to raise rates for the first time since 2023 at Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, with economists now pricing in another hike by March; meanwhile the 10-year Treasury yield briefly touched 5% as bond markets brace for a higher-for-longer rate world. In this episode: • Fed's table is set for a rate hike, a first under Warsh — https://www.reuters.com/business/feds-table-is-set-rate-hike-first-under-warsh-2026-09-14/ • Fed rate hike on Wednesday now likely, say economists, and at least one more to follow — https://www.reuters.com/business/fed-rate-hike-wednesday-now-likely-say-economists-least-one-more-follow-2026-09-14/ • 10-year Treasury yield hits 5% before reversing as traders await Fed meeting — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/10-year-us-treasury-is-closing-in-on-5percent.html

August CPI comes in hotter than expected, pushing odds of a Fed rate hike next week to nearly 90% and putting Chairman Kevin Warsh's credibility on the line. Treasury yields jump to multi-year highs on the news, while Oracle shares pop on 30% revenue growth and a $664 billion AI cloud backlog. In this episode: • Hotter-than-expected August CPI cements near-certainty of Fed rate hike next week — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/august-consumer-inflation-cements-fed-rate-hike-odds-what-wall-street-is-saying.html • Fed Chairman Warsh under intense pressure to hike rates to defend credibility — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/kevin-warsh-fed-cpi-inflation-rate-hike-analysis.html • Treasury yields surge to multi-year highs as sticky inflation data rattles bond market — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/us-treasurys-bonds-yields.html • Oracle shares jump on 30% revenue growth driven by AI cloud demand — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/11/oracle-stock-q1-earnings-ai-cloud.html

The White House ramps up pressure on the Fed days before its rate decision, Brent crude surges past $100 on Middle East tensions, two make-or-break inflation reports land this week, and Treasury triples its bond buyback to calm shaky markets. In this episode: • Trump administration ramps up public pressure on Fed to cut rates ahead of pivotal meeting — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/05/trump-warsh-fed-september-rate-hike.html • Oil surges back above $100, fueling fresh inflation fears ahead of Fed decision — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/brent-crude-reaches-100-as-war-in-iran-intensifies-b73832e2?mod=mw_rss_topstories • Fed rate hike hinges on two key inflation reports due in the next two days — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-rate-hike-hinges-on-two-key-inflation-reports-in-the-next-two-days-09d63bd9?mod=mw_rss_topstories • Treasury announces $6 billion debt buyback, triple the normal level — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/09/treasury-department-to-buy-back-6-billion-in-longer-term-debt-triple-the-normal-level.html

Brent crude surges near $100 after Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities, sending the Dow down 600 points and reigniting inflation fears. Plus, Canada's $27.6 billion retaliatory tariffs take effect, UK borrowing costs hit a 28-year high, and GE Aerospace reportedly moves on a $12 billion acquisition of CPP. In this episode: • Brent crude oil hits $98 after Iran's Houthi allies attack multiple Saudi energy facilities — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/08/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-hormuz-iran-war.html • Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth CA$27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/08/canada-retaliatory-tariffs.html • Stock Market Today: Dow Dives 600 Points, Oil Pops — https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-sp500-nasdaq-us-iran-attacks-oil-prices-jump-brent-crude/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo • UK borrows at highest interest rate since 1998, showing pressure on public finances — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxPT3VpUHFNT2xIeWVHSTFCVEVrbV9ROWp1b1UxMUVWOTFPNV9zdEJ0c3dxR2VaYTlldEZhMXhEMnhKZmZuWjlMTFhKSUNkOWdmR3UzdkVUUnRscHRPUzIwY0UwYmNHY2k0VkJNR2NfdzR2MTNwTVV0bmM0ejd2Rkd1ZUl0S0VCMktXamRBOG10NU1nTWRyeWxJNkhqdkx2UmFqYThaLWZiWFcyQnpLU3pqSnV3?oc=5 • GE Aerospace To Buy Key Industry Castings Supplier CPP For Nearly $12 Billion — https://www.investors.com/news/ge-aerospace-acquisition-precision-products-castings-capacity-deal-ge-stock/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo

August payrolls smashed forecasts at 162,000 jobs, pushing Treasury yields higher and rate-hike odds above 60% — then President Trump threatened to cut off trade with deficit countries unless the Fed cuts rates instead, rattling markets over central bank independence. In this episode: • Trump threatens to halt trade with deficit nations unless Fed cuts rates after strong jobs data — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/trump-fed-rates-jobs-trade.html • U.S. payrolls surge past forecasts, sending rate hike bets and yields higher — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/jobs-report-august-2026.html

Fed Governor Waller signals a possible September pause, sending stocks up and yields down; Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion; Broadcom's blowout AI numbers still weren't enough for the Street; and oil climbs on Middle East tensions without derailing the bond rally. In this episode: • Fed Governor Waller signals potential pause on rate hikes, boosting stocks and easing Treasury yields — https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-thursday-september-3-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-futures-081525933.html • Nvidia to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for $13 billion — https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-thursday-september-3-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-futures-081525933.html • Broadcom stock falls despite earnings beat, as AI revenue forecast fails to meet lofty expectations — https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-thursday-september-3-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-futures-081525933.html • Oil prices climb as Middle East tensions escalate, but yields still fall — https://www.local10.com/business/2026/09/03/us-stocks-open-higher-while-oil-prices-continue-to-climb/

A worldwide bond sell-off pushes U.S., UK, German and Japanese yields to multi-year highs on inflation fears and oil prices, while Fed's John Williams and a weak ADP jobs report muddy the picture ahead of the Fed's September meeting. Plus, the Bank of Canada holds rates steady despite an escalating tariff fight with the U.S. In this episode: • U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since November 2023 — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/bond-yields-treasurys-inflation.html • Global bond rout deepens as inflation fears and rate hike bets mount — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/global-bond-yields-inflation-rates.html • Fed's Williams says yield surge due to strong economy, but leaves door open to a rate hike — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/new-york-feds-williams-says-yield-surge-due-to-strong-economic-prospects.html • ADP reports weaker-than-expected private job growth in August — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/private-payrolls-rose-by-38000-in-august-fewer-than-expected-adp-reports.html • Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady amid trade war clouds — https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/bank-canada-holds-interest-rate-225-trade-war-clouds-outlook-2026-09-02/

Mortgage rates hit their highest since June 2025 as Middle East tanker attacks send oil and Treasury yields higher, the 10-year yield's breakout toward 5% raises fresh alarm about federal borrowing costs, and OpenAI completes a $7 billion secondary share sale ahead of a targeted 2027 IPO. In this episode: • Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/mortgage-rates-surge-middle-east-attacks-oil.html • The 10-year Treasury yield is breaking out and 5% could be just the beginning. Here’s why that matters. — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-10-year-treasury-yield-is-breaking-out-and-5-could-be-just-the-beginning-heres-why-that-matters-3906b83e?mod=mw_rss_topstories • Sam Altman's OpenAI Just Completed a $7 Billion Share Sale as It Eyes a Trillion-Dollar IPO — https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/sam-altmans-openai-just-completed-175000614.html

Core PCE inflation holds at 3.3% just days before Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole speech, Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond buyback move adds pressure on the Fed, and Meta settles teen social media addiction lawsuits with 29 states for $16.7 billion. In this episode: • Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-shows-core-prices-rose-3point3percent-annually-in-july.html • Dollar and bond markets 'on edge' ahead of Jackson Hole as Bessent's market intervention piles pressure on Warsh — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/jackson-hole-warsh-bessent-bonds-treasury-dollar.html • Meta settles social media addiction case with California, other states for $16.7 billion — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/meta-social-media-trial-settlement.html

New U.S. sanctions on Iran barely move markets while China's role stays murky, Treasury eyes its $1 trillion cash account to fund bond buybacks, gold and Bitcoin surge on the 'debasement trade,' and tech stocks slide ahead of Nvidia earnings and Alibaba's discounted share sale. In this episode: • U.S. expands sanctions on Iran, but markets shrug as China's role remains unclear — https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/shares-oil-dip-us-sanctions-iran-loom-6336701 • Treasury yields fall on report Bessent may use General Account to fund bond buybacks — https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/shares-oil-dip-us-sanctions-iran-loom-6336701 • Gold and Bitcoin surge as 'debasement trade' returns on Treasury debt moves — https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/gold-bitcoin-surge-treasury-bond-154835198.html • Tech stocks slump ahead of Nvidia earnings, Alibaba's share sale weighs on sentiment — https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/shares-oil-dip-us-sanctions-iran-loom-6336701

Treasury Secretary Bessent's oversized bond buyback plan spooked inflation expectations instead of calming them, raising the stakes for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole debut. Plus, U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse as 50% tariffs and retaliation kick in. In this episode: • Bessent's bond buyback plan backfires, sparking inflation fears and pressuring the Fed — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/bessents-bond-gambit-aimed-at-calming-markets-is-instead-stirring-inflation-worries-.html • U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after trade talks collapse — https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-canadian-trade-teams-meet-again-tariffs-deadline-looms-2026-08-21/ • Bond market anxiety raises stakes for Warsh's debut Jackson Hole speech — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxQcnNlclhfMG4yZE9OTExTUEQ4Zi1sUml5RFdoUVZiU2tXd3EtaTJSc0E4YlRBQUp4T1hvSzdmVHRBeFhobTMxV1hodmhsRl80Zm4zSldlTzBWTGJMeTNEd0RnekpmLV9RaVprUWp4SlBCQXJheXc1ZUt4NEx2T3pON0NQQTVlQTlldVA0SWRWdmN6OWVwc25jUlRBeGFTUFIzaC1YNlRQSzFrREtrQ3FXWQ?oc=5 • Bessent could tap $1 trillion Treasury General Account to fund bond buybacks — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/24/bessent-1-trillion-treasury-general-account-bond-buybacks.html

Japan's inflation hits a 2026 high and puts the Bank of Japan on track for a September rate hike, while U.S. housing starts post their steepest drop in years. Plus, why Nvidia's earnings next Wednesday could decide the market's direction, and the U.S.-Canada trade deal coming down to the wire. In this episode: • Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/japan-inflation-iran-war-energy.html • Economic Watch: U.S. housing starts plummet in July amid elevated rates — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE1reDBwWGRmT0wxZjFZVTFZZXhNS2ZSbTV5aVJCZkdYYzEteXNFM0J3MldhUWNCb3h3VUxTa1RyT1NoRkQ0bmlMZ1FfWVFBNmxCQk43ck9mbHpqdDU1NDl2YlJxUDdLdVR2WlVobkF3N2dCQXRidG9CNHJaS00?oc=5 • Nvidia earnings could rescue a stalled-out stock market — if the AI chip maker breaks this trend — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nvidia-earnings-could-rescue-a-stalling-stock-market-if-the-ai-chip-maker-breaks-this-trend-9b6504bc?mod=mw_rss_topstories • U.S., Canada near final trade deal as Trump tariff deadline looms — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/trump-canada-tariffs-trade-deal-deadline.html

The July Fed minutes show officials open to hiking rates if inflation stays hot, even as Trump renews his push for cuts and the national debt crosses $40 trillion. Plus, why Walmart shares fell despite raised guidance. In this episode: • Fed minutes show officials ready to hike rates if inflation remains elevated — [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/fed-minutes-july-2026-officials-saw-need-for-rate-hike-if-inflation-doesnt-cool.html) • Trump renews pressure on Fed for rate cuts, calls current costs 'ridiculous' — [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/trump-bemoans-fed-interest-rate-policy-says-us-should-be-paying-much-less.html) • U.S. debt hits $40 trillion as Treasury struggles to contain surging bond yields — [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/us-government-debt-passes-40-trillion-mark-for-the-first-time.html) • Walmart stock drops on sales miss despite raising full-year outlook — [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/walmart-wmt-q2-2027-earnings.html)

The UAE severs trade with Iran after a missile strike, sending oil and safe-haven flows into motion, while the U.S. Treasury doubles debt buybacks to calm a jittery bond market. Plus: Moderna and Merck's melanoma vaccine data sends the stock soaring, Google eyes a $12.2 billion stake in Marvell's custom chips, and India's central bank signals hikes are coming. In this episode: • UAE severs trade with Iran after reported missile strike — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html • Treasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/treasury-announces-upscaled-buyback-operation-for-longer-term-debt-sending-yields-lower.html • Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine shows promise in late-stage trial; Moderna stock soars 90% — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/moderna-merck-cancer-vaccine-shows-initial-late-stage-melanoma-data.html • Marvell gives Google option to buy $12.2 billion stake in custom chip deal — https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/marvell-grants-google-12-2-123812695.html • India rate panel signals impending hikes, eyes inflation path to gauge timing — https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/india-rate-panel-signals-impending-122914248.html

A surprise jobs miss and cooler wholesale inflation have traders betting the Fed holds rates in September, sending stocks to record highs even as 30-year Treasury yields sat at 19-year highs earlier in the week. Plus, Russia's state development bank fires its chief economist after he warned Moscow is losing the economic war of attrition. In this episode: • Fed may hold rates steady as cooling inflation and weak jobs data reduce hike odds — https://finance-commerce.com/2026/08/fed-interest-rates-inflation-jobs-outlook/ • U.S. stocks rally to record highs as inflation cools and oil prices drop — https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-ai-semiconductors-fed-energy-3a23f22469cd0e0062f711096906525c • Russia fires top economist after he warned the country is losing an economic 'war of attrition' — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/ukraine-war-russia-economy-klepach.html • 30-year Treasury yield tops 5.33%, a new 19-year high on inflation and spending concerns — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/treasury-yields-.html

Fed rate hike odds for September plunge to roughly 30% after a shock jobs loss, sending the dollar to a two-month low ahead of Wednesday's FOMC minutes — plus why futures still price in a year-end hike, and fresh signs China's economy is losing steam. In this episode: • September Fed Rate Hike Odds Plunge as Inflation and Jobs Data Cool — https://www.top1markets.com/news/september-fed-rate-hike-odds • Fed Minutes to Offer Outdated but Insightful Look at Internal Debate — https://www.top1markets.com/news/september-fed-rate-hike-odds • Markets Still Price in Year-End Fed Hike Despite Recent Data Softness — https://finance-commerce.com/2026/08/fed-interest-rates-inflation-jobs-outlook/ • Dollar Slips to Multi-Month Low as Rate Hike Bets Fade — https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/currencies/articles/yen-edges-traders-push-back-004148952.html • China's Economy Slows Further in July as Retail Sales, Investment Weaken — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/china-economy-sales-investment-july-.html

Soft inflation data has traders leaning toward a Fed hold in September, even as a surprise drop in July retail sales adds to the cooling-economy narrative. Plus, Applied Materials shares slide on weak guidance despite beating earnings, and global equity funds notch a 12th straight week of inflows. In this episode: • Cooler inflation data may force Warsh's divided Fed to hold the line on rates — https://reuters.com/business/cooler-inflation-data-may-force-warshs-divided-fed-hold-line-rates-2026-08-14 • US retail sales post first decline in nine months in July — https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/us-retail-sales-unexpectedly-fall-123738457.html • Applied Materials shares fall on guidance and margin concerns — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/applied-materials-shares-are-down-on-elevated-expectations-heres-why-analysts-say-its-time-to-buy-bd34dd54?mod=mw_rss_topstories • Global equity funds extend inflow streak as earnings optimism and reduced rate-hike bets lift sentiment — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQaHdwdGdTdWxKVTJleUJfTEpnS0dNcEMzMENrX1RMRWx2Y1FvaTd5NzFrMW8tNXlvVDdEaVhmd0Q3dHBVSlZYNE5OZm8wcHBkSVduMWRLNHM1R1YtRWNDdkJGWWtTMkVOTWZZc1RZdzRIRlJVeW9HaTM1ejVsQ3NwcnFn?oc=5

A surprisingly flat Producer Price Index report boosts hopes for a September rate cut, but Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack's dissent shows the inflation fight isn't settled. Plus, Databricks hits a $190 billion valuation, and the U.S. budget deficit posts its biggest July shortfall since 2021. In this episode: • Wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/wholesale-prices-were-flat-in-july-below-expectations-for-0point2percent-increase.html • Fed should raise rates to restrain growth and inflation, Hammack says — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNVHBQbGpaRk5FcmRfWTlhRmNHeFJiWlpOY2pyY25qdzFka19seGhUU29vMWlvVkxzdW1oMUtYVjN0bU1WNzBsRzZxOS1BLWdRRXVPdDdBdGdPVFRSU2dMZWtXbHZQcmZHTFdhQVU1RXNBYVVyZUdoTjE1RmluSXRxUUpkQXFqUkRXR0RHZ3Fxakh4dEJYY0FUM2toSTNyMFlCc3VpTHlCVTZUbGMtZGZFN0hkVG8?oc=5 • Databricks wraps $5 billion funding round at $190 billion valuation — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/databricks-funding-round-190-billion-valuation.html • U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021 — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/us-budget-deficit-surged-in-july-to-highest-level-since-march-2021.html

July CPI cools to 3.4% and eases pressure on the Fed, sending the S&P 500 to fresh record highs on blowout AI earnings from Palantir, CoreWeave and Nebius, while mortgage rates finally stop climbing. In this episode: • U.S. inflation cools to 3.4% in July, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/cpi-inflation-report-july-2026.html • Wall Street rallies to record highs as AI earnings boost tech and rate-hike bets fade — https://www.reuters.com/markets/us-wall-st-gains-ai-earnings-lift-tech-inflation-data-supports-rate-hold-bets-2026-08-12/ • AI infrastructure stocks surge as CoreWeave and Nebius report upbeat earnings — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/coreweave-q2-earnings-ai-demand.html • Mortgage rates stabilize as cooling inflation eases financial conditions — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/mortgage-rates-finally-stop-rising-causing-demand-to-trickle-back-.html

A shock 23,000-job loss in July sends gold to a seven-week high near $4,400 and slashes September Fed hike odds, while the Trump administration's escalating fight with Chair Jerome Powell and a twisting Treasury yield curve complicate the rate outlook ahead of this week's CPI test for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. In this episode: • Gold steadies after scaling two-month high as weak jobs data slashes September Fed hike expectations — https://fazen.markets/en/gold-hits-two-month-high-dollar4400-ahead-us-inflation-cpi-ppi • Trump reopens Fed battle at critical time for bond markets — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxOTnZ5dmxPWUFBMkpfUEoydUthWTYtV055RWZKTC1UUnp4aHFabmNWMC1GaDZfWGpRWFFabmxTZFNPWmJ1c1BKRHpTNmpoR2Zad19XSGgxanptOE0wVnJHcnEwN3c0bkY0azdxUFZYUDUtLU44Y0dTUkc3Z1I0OWdWalZFMHNpbDl1a3hYWm9kS08yVjgwWkI5Q2NjVEJvOVE5SmVqa21pMXA1eGxLSjFXVGZpZF9MaEFnOFpXMw • US yield curve twists expose Trump's and Bessent's rate dilemma as markets price out Fed hikes — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxQSVBHc1pKbnlleERzenJPUFlWUl9qdGQ0Mi1qNk9sSWRxVmdUaGxDMmtmVzBzSkVVZTM0cVFjVU1MbzhnM1lTV040SU1yTGtZTDRaWDBsSWZuN2Rodlg5M3c0NGlKc2ZlenRPdlJfTU9pbndXWG1Ra3BjVmhOZ0diX25YMDFncFhpMXI3emNlbWhobnNwRWpYRzJqaVlsaW03aHVDbU5LeXpBaXZSaGo1ZmVqU1Bkeno4LVlMbkR3d1d3b0kz • Inflation reports this week could test Warsh's tough talk on Fed policy — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOTTd1ZUE0ajFvVXlDSENJcExxWVpFSlBJWXkzSmF5X1N1OFlJbU9yNFBZUnM1dXk5R1VaaEp0SlNOSlMya0hYcFI4VVd4LTM5ZmZGMDNIVi04SmhVMi1fOFdLc2xIdjhCRUlTc0U3Uk1JNDZxNGxjREoxZk5LeEd5RE9FYlFGQlRuTFRwZGJ5bTM5ZnFkcFFtRzVZZXFqcHRx

Berkshire Hathaway breaks a 14-quarter selling streak and starts deploying its nearly $400 billion cash pile, TSMC's sales jump 45% on AI demand, Intel plans a $15 billion stock offering to fund its AI push, and rising Iran tensions push oil prices higher as the Strait of Hormuz standoff drags on. In this episode: • Berkshire Hathaway ends 14-quarter selling streak, starts spending massive cash pile — https://www.investors.com/news/berkshire-hathaway-earnings-buybacks-cash-hoard-warren-buffett/ • TSMC sales surge 45% on AI demand, boosting semiconductor sector — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/tsmc-revenue-surge-ai-chip-big-tech.html • Intel plans $15 billion stock offering to fund AI investments — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/intel-intc-stock-offering-ai.html • Trump shifts to economic pressure on Iran as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-oman-ships-blockade-shipping.html

A surprise 23,000 drop in July payrolls and a fall in unemployment to 4.1% have gutted expectations for a September Fed rate hike, sending Treasury yields and hold-rate odds sharply lower. Finance TL;DR Daily breaks down the jobs shock and the bond market's reaction. In this episode: • U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July, dimming prospects for a September Fed rate hike — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/jobs-report-july-2026.html • Treasury yields tumble as weak jobs data forces Fed rate-hike rethink — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/treasury-yields-steady-ahead-of-key-nonfarm-payrolls-jobless-data.html

Fed Governor Lisa Cook says she's prepared to back a rate hike over inflation, even as fresh productivity data complicates the picture. Plus, 30-year Treasury yields hit levels not seen since 2007, and Apollo's $7.7 billion EasyJet buyout heads toward a Friday deadline. In this episode: • Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address inflation — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/fed-governor-cook-says-shes-prepared-to-act-on-rate-hike-to-address-inflation.html • US labor market stable; worker productivity accelerates in second quarter — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPTTJpcnp3M3Zob2xWSjlneXRmc25pWUNJZms0SWxPVzhXV1dLX1RRaFp5VHBQZTRDaFA4TGhWSE5STWx4YVBZN1dMcDlRYTNfbXhORk9PYldJaTREcWotSnkzZVAwanVEQ2V5SHdrTVRSZDgzbV9DNW5DbGhkdW8xeXhsdWM4YTQtLS1TNUxDV2dWUnQ5Vk9BaUY1eDdiSzBHc054ZTdVRXFaNW80Z01BQ1BKS3E?oc=5 • Treasury yields edge higher as traders sharpen focus on rates — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPaENUZWFKOFQ2d1A3YVVqeUNCSE9DeEtFY0dlZzN6ampHRFAwWjlSRzVSNDhmdFNiWHpub1A0Z05sOC05RGNrV3hQWDZ0RGs1Ry1iTXFFZ2hSVGhrZmpRTk5kVnNrdFBsbWpxUDhhZUF1bHc1TFMzLW9XMTlUUWphU2VveUJqb0Qy0gGOAUFVX3lxTE0wX0Z2TUhCdndhT1FucHpVWjF2V29RcXk4MWFIY3lqdXZCMEdHakZod00xeDJCOGxSMVJVT0laVkI2dS0yU3JhczQ5ekNvaE5JckdXZk9lQ0lHY09tbEdKNDdkOG1OeEloS2h0c1Nzb29JeE5Dc19NSDJ4WElJMDRFeDZmejJwN25tVkw3U1E?oc=5 • Apollo agrees to buy UK airline EasyJet in $7.7 billion deal as Castlelake withdraws — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/easyjet-apollo-castlelake-private-equity-budget-airline.html

Fed dissenter Neel Kashkari pushes for a September rate hike even as ADP shows private hiring slowing sharply; the Treasury's $100 billion in 'Liberation Day' tariff refunds mostly flow to corporations, not consumers; and Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug boom sends earnings and guidance sharply higher. In this episode: • Fed's Kashkari says 'now is the time to start slowly moving' rates up — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/feds-kashkari-says-now-is-the-time-to-start-slowly-moving-rates-up.html • Private companies added just 44,000 workers in July, well below expectations — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/private-companies-added-just-44000-workers-in-july-below-expectations-adp-reports.html • Trump administration refunds $100 billion in 'liberation day' tariffs — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/trump-tariffs-refunds-ieepa-lawsuit.html • Eli Lilly stock surges on strong earnings, raises outlook as weight-loss drug sales boom — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/eli-lilly-lly-earnings-q2-2026.html

ISM manufacturing hits a four-year high but stokes inflation fears, Palantir jumps 27% on blockbuster AI-driven earnings, Philly Fed's Anna Paulson signals a hawkish pause, and Caterpillar's record quarter shows the AI buildout lifting heavy industry too. In this episode: • US manufacturing activity hits more than four-year high, but inflation worries intensify — https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/us-manufacturing-activity-jumps-more-140731868.html • Palantir stock soars 27% on 'otherworldly' commercial revenue growth — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/palantir-2q-earnings-ai-sovereign-tools.html • Philadelphia Fed President Paulson content with rates at current level, but keeping an 'open mind' — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/philadelphia-fed-president-paulson-content-with-current-rates-but-keeping-an-open-mind.html • Caterpillar stock boosts Dow as data-center demand drives record revenue — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/caterpillar-is-killing-it-and-data-center-demand-is-driving-record-revenue-161b84d1?mod=mw_rss_topstories

The US and Japan launch a rare joint intervention to prop up the yen, the Fed holds rates steady at 3.50-3.75%, Amazon crosses a $3 trillion market cap on AWS strength, oil prices tumble after Trump calls off an Iran strike, and Visa buys fraud-detection firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion. In this episode: • U.S. and Japan conduct first joint yen intervention since 1998 to support the currency — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/japan-yen-intervention-us-treasurys-euros-.html • Fed holds interest rates steady, citing recent inflation moderation — https://abcnews.com • Amazon tops $3 trillion market cap as stock continues post-earnings surge — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/amazon-amzn-stock-market-cap-earnings.html • Oil prices tumble after Trump calls off attack on Iran and signals talks will resume — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/oil-prices-today-wti-brent-hormuz-trump-iran.html • Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scams — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/visa-buys-biocatch-fraud-detection.html

Three Fed presidents publicly break ranks to demand a rate hike as inflation stays hot, Apple suffers its worst post-earnings drop in 13 years on chip shortages, Iran-linked tanker attacks send oil higher, Amazon passes along $600 million in tariff refunds, and Coinbase posts a $359 million quarterly loss. In this episode: • Fed officials who voted to hike rates say action is needed now against inflation — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/fed-officials-who-voted-to-hike-rates-say-action-is-needed-now-against-inflation.html • Apple heads for $460 billion wipeout with its stock seeing worst post-earnings drop in 13 years — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-heads-for-460-billion-wipeout-with-its-stock-seeing-worst-post-earnings-drop-in-13-years-a438d16c?mod=mw_rss_topstories • Oil prices rise after Iran says it attacked two tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-hormuz-trump-iran-.html • Amazon says it got $600 million in Trump tariff refunds and will pass return along to some customers — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/amazon-trump-tariff-refunds.html • Coinbase Q2 2026 earnings miss: $359 million net loss — https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/coinbase-q2-2026-earnings-miss-144916215.html

The Fed holds rates but three officials dissent for a hike, sending the 30-year Treasury yield to its highest since 2007. Plus, Q2 GDP slows to 1.5% even as consumers keep spending, and Big Tech earnings split the AI trade as Meta drops 9% while Microsoft jumps 15%. In this episode: • Fed holds rates steady but with three dissents, signaling 'hawkish hold' — https://apnews.com/article/economy-inflation-spending-growth-consumers-growth-jobs-caf3b24d92688568f9c4f95725c87e55 • U.S. economy slows to 1.5% growth rate in Q2 as consumers keep spending — https://apnews.com/article/economy-inflation-spending-growth-consumers-growth-jobs-caf3b24d92688568f9c4f95725c87e55 • Bond market sends 30-year Treasury yield to 19-year high after Fed decision — https://www.ndtvprofit.com/economy/bond-rout-sends-warning-to-feds-kevin-warsh-that-tough-talk-is-not-enough-11840918 • Meta tanks 9% while Microsoft jumps 15% as AI trade splits after earnings — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/microsoft-msft-meta-stock-today-earnings.html

The Fed heads into a high-stakes rate decision under new Chair Kevin Warsh as inflation lingers above target, oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump vows retaliation against Iran following strikes in Iraq, and Procter & Gamble's revenue miss shows value-conscious shoppers are trading down. In this episode: • Federal Reserve decision looms with rates expected to hold, but a hike remains possible — [reuters.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxPMWE0UWlwemdYNE5CaEZPSVBqZVNuSmlVSmIxWHV6R1hXa3lua1RReGpYaTEtZGttNzZoTU1XT3VGbjZWUmxFSWxnN21mMGlHVW1fazREOXdRZVk1ek9ya1JVMVNWM0NoVEVzRHY2bWJSYy1JRUtrNElLb3BPSjJzNm9wWmpmYTU3OXRIQ0E1dG82TkU2emF4QVoxTEJJU01ydzF5cHZHRVlnbGp6T3JESUtzV0ZZYjZUc2c) • Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump vows retaliation against Iran — [marketwatch.com](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-prices-rise-after-u-s-and-saudi-arabia-attack-iran-backed-militias-in-iraq-f0f409ea?mod=mw_rss_topstories) • Procter & Gamble revenue misses estimates as volume remains flat — [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/procter-gamble-pg-q4-2026-earnings.html)

A $1 trillion semiconductor sell-off led by Korea's Kospi and Nvidia's slide headlines a day where the Fed's rate decision and Trump's pressure on Chair Warsh loom large, Boeing rallies despite a big loss, Coca-Cola raises guidance, and Apple launches an iPhone leasing plan with Klarna. In this episode: • Markets brace for Fed decision amid Trump's calls for lower rates and political pressure — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/28/warsh-fed-rate-decision-trump-powell-analysis.html • Boeing posts wider-than-expected loss, but shares rally on strong revenue and backlog — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/28/boeing-ba-2q-2026-earnings.html • Tech stocks tumble as chip sell-off deepens, AI worries mount ahead of earnings — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPNkhJQS14Y3d3QkMxeG5XZmR3cldUel9CSk9pdDZrSDFkc0gydEgxSXQ1d0xzTi1OR29xVWEwUjJtV1k4V1p3WlZJeUZCbnB2MzJOYjBHRExWTmVobWlibGFqajlUcWx5emx2M01vYmNwcHlDM2FvYjRwU3o2M0szNVpyM3JwakJyRkZReUMyVk5GUklTWWczOXdFSUcwNkh1clFNVWJn?oc=5 • Coca-Cola beats earnings and hikes full-year outlook as demand for drinks climbs — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/28/coca-cola-ko-q2-2026-earnings.html • Apple launches new US iPhone leasing program with Klarna for $17.99/month — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/28/apple-plans-to-lease-iphones-for-17point99-a-month-through-klarna-deal.html

Surging oil prices driving up expectations for a September Fed rate hike overshadow solid corporate earnings. Today, we cover Intel's record revenue growth, Verizon's guidance upgrade, and Oracle's massive new Pentagon contract. In this episode: • Odds of Federal Reserve rate hike surge as oil prices rip higher - CNBC — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/fed-interest-rate-odds-oil-jobless-claims.html • Intel rides AI boom to fastest revenue growth in almost 15 years, but shares sink - CNBC — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/intel-intc-earnings-report-q2-2026.html • Treasury yields retreat, 10-year hovers around January 2025 highs - CNBC — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/24/treasury-yields-bonds-us-debt.html • Verizon shares rise as earnings beat and guidance boost offset revenue miss - Yahoo Finance — https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/verizon-shares-rise-earnings-beat-142700574.html • Oracle signs 10-year software contract with Pentagon worth up to $7 billion - CNBC — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/oracle-wins-10-year-pentagon-software-contract-worth-up-to-7-billion.html

Alphabet and Tesla shares tumble on ballooning AI spending and negative free cash flow, the ECB holds rates at 2.25% while flagging a possible September hike, and the 10-year Treasury yield hits its highest level since January 2025 as oil breaks $90 a barrel. In this episode: • Tech stocks tumble as S&P 500 and Nasdaq dive on Alphabet and Tesla earnings, AI capex fears — https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-sp500-nasdaq-alphabet-googl-tesla-tsla/ • European Central Bank holds rates steady at 2.25% but keeps door open for September hike on energy price spikes — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxOQTZFdDhHWEpkcGllSkJSV3JvQWYyaXFWdlFsWjFxNk1WRUdXOW9RelpXbkljbTVoc0ZrRnlnLUpvZklNYkNpYlk1cVNKSFVBTXNzMUZUNEVmUVREWnVseGNJSlpwcGRrcWl0UUlMWmVkNE5oS2NRNmhZNDRCVXhjYV9NQ00?oc=5 • Ten-year Treasury yield surges to highest level since early 2025 as oil prices top $90 — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/treasury-yields-oil-prices-jobless-claims.html

Global oil prices spike past ninety-five dollars amid intensifying Middle East conflict, AMD announces a massive five billion dollar partnership with Anthropic, and Wall Street drops as tech earnings face an AI spending reality check. In this episode: • Brent crude surges past $95 as escalating Middle East conflict threatens two key energy shipping corridors — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/oil-prices-iran-war-macro-rubio-brent-wti.html • AMD announces massive $5 billion strategic partnership and equity investment in Anthropic — https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/amd-invest-5-billion-anthropic-123753765.html • Wall Street slides as investors brace for the first wave of Big Tech earnings from Alphabet and Tesla — https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/alphabet-earnings-offer-a-moment-of-truth-in-this-tech-stock-battle-121514421.html

A Reuters poll of 104 economists shows rising odds of a 2026 Fed rate hike as oil prices surge, the U.S. prepares fresh Section 301 tariffs on dozens of countries, GM raises its profit guidance after a strong Q2, and Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over weight-loss drug ad claims. In this episode: • Reuters poll shows economists see rising risk of a Federal Reserve rate hike — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxNbV84YkM0QzhTaXRsOEtPMjNQX3RvVnBaNmZtQ1dTalN2bkRmczlkOTViLVAzRTJRYjVuSi1RNlNXQ2M4dW0tN3FPNk9BRGQxeGtLc3dteklTblBWN3VPemVEQWtOaTVkOVpBRDdNenZBQWtzX1FiQ2lZdkRodWtqamxXTks2eFQzZkMwcW5CejdVem9ESU9HNFQ1YkZrUXBGa2dpX1lKcGx0WXN2STJVanMyUFRvVFNsZWc?oc=5 • U.S. Trade Representative signals new tariffs on dozens of countries are coming soon — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/trump-trade-tariffs-greer-section-301.html • General Motors beats Q2 expectations and raises full-year profit guidance — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/general-motors-gm-earnings-q2-2026.html • Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over competitive GLP-1 weight-loss drug ads — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/novo-nordisk-sues-eli-lilly-glp-1-ads.html

Oil prices reverse sharply on reports of a proposed U.S.-Iran ceasefire, sparking a stock rebound ahead of earnings season. Plus, AMD launches its Helios AI rack system with Microsoft as its first big customer, and Canada's inflation cools to 2.8% in June. In this episode: • Oil prices reverse sharply on reports of a proposed 10-day cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/20/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-crude-us-iran-centcom-hormuz.html • AMD launches Helios AI rack system to challenge Nvidia, securing Microsoft as its flagship customer — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/20/amd-helios-microsoft-ai-nvidia.html • Canada's annual inflation rate cools more than expected to 2.8% in June — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE9LVkxvQ1JkczZHT0hRREdKbmtOYzZ0aDluQ0FwMTFacWR5Rjlpdy12b3Nnd2t1NzYweHJseVNxU051VldiU0lJekpEZ0VRUnZHV3poM1pqcWRfR2FRNlRkSlB2bUhoaHM?oc=5

Brent crude jumps toward $85 after Iranian drone strikes hit a Kuwaiti power and desalination plant and Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses; SpaceX shares slide further below their $135 IPO price after an aborted Starship test flight; and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan breaks ranks to push for a rate hike despite cooling inflation. In this episode: • Oil prices surge on Middle East escalation as Kuwait energy infrastructure hit in expanding U.S.-Iran conflict — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/oil-price-today-brent-wti.html • SpaceX slides further below June IPO price following aborted Starship test flight — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/spacex-stock-starship-test-flight-aborted.html • Federal Reserve officials continue pushing for rate hikes despite cooling summer inflation — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/dallas-fed-president-logan-calls-for-modestly-higher-interest-rates.html

Uber agrees to buy Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion to build the world's largest non-Chinese delivery platform, the U.S. slaps 25% tariffs on Brazil, UnitedHealth posts a blowout quarter and raises guidance, and Eli Lilly bets up to $3.8 billion on psychedelic depression treatments. In this episode: • Uber to acquire Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion in massive global delivery expansion — https://finance.yahoo.com/news/technology/uber-stock-delivery-hero-deal • U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/us-tariffs-brazil-unfair-trade-practices-section-301-.html • UnitedHealth Group posts blowout Q2 earnings and hikes full-year guidance — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/unitedhealth-group-unh-earnings-q2-2026.html • Eli Lilly acquires psychedelic drugmaker AtaiBeckley in deal valued up to $3.8 billion — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/eli-lilly-to-buy-psychedelics-maker-ataibeckley-2point8-billion.html

U.S. wholesale prices unexpectedly declined in June, easing rate-hike fears just as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered his debut Senate testimony on inflation. Plus, ASML raises guidance on AI demand, and the Bank of Canada holds rates steady. In this episode: • U.S. wholesale prices unexpectedly fall 0.3% in June, easing rate-hike fears — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/wholesale-inflation-june-2026-.html • Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledges to curb inflation in Senate testimony — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/watch-fed-chairman-kevin-warsh-testify-live-before-senate-banking-committee.html • ASML beats Q2 expectations and raises full-year sales guidance on AI demand — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/asml-2q-earnings-ai-chips-orders.html • Bank of Canada holds benchmark interest rate steady at 2.25% — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxOX2FmTTh2Z210UTl4UlI5MmhTNF9NX2trWjZXRkxOTzZqVjdDeVd4dWg2WXlsNWlLMUwzdk42cVpyNXhucUlwQlFqUXR5cXVYajJ3RU54dnBBV21itemgVUR3SXYyTW5hQ1pLUzVtNFdDVHhB?oc=5

Military clashes in the Persian Gulf have ignited oil prices and dragged down tech shares, while Meta supercharges its AI infrastructure spending in Louisiana and TSMC posts record-breaking quarterly revenue. In this episode: • U.S.-Iran airstrikes reignite Gulf conflict, sending crude oil surging and tech stocks skidding — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/12/oil-price-strait-hormuz-iran-trump-tanker.html • Meta ramps up Louisiana data center investment to $50 billion in massive AI push — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/13/meta-louisiana-data-center-investment-reaches-50-billion-amid-ai-push.html • TSMC posts record monthly sales ahead of high-stakes Q2 earnings report — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tsmc-just-reported-a-record-month-for-revenue-ahead-of-critical-earnings-report-on-thursday-508195fd?mod=mw_rss_topstories • Paramount and WBD face looming antitrust lawsuits from states seeking to block $110 billion merger — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/13/paramount-wbd-merger-lawsuit.html

SK Hynix pulls off the largest U.S. debut ever by a foreign company, the Fed taps Marc Andreessen and Doug McMillon for reform task forces, Circle wins final approval for a national trust bank, and Delta posts a fuel-cost-defying earnings beat. In this episode: • SK Hynix makes historic $26.5 billion Nasdaq debut to fund AI chip expansion — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/sk-hynix-skhy-stock-nasdaq.html • Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh enlists Marc Andreessen and Doug McMillon to lead reform task forces — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/kevin-warsh-names-members-of-his-federal-reserve-task-forces-including-marc-andreessen-doug-mcmillon.html • Circle gains final OCC approval for national banking charter, sending stock higher — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/circle-gets-an-occ-bank-charter-as-stablecoin-competition-heats-up-shares-surge-14percent.html • Delta beats earnings targets and raises dividend despite absorbing historic fuel costs — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/delta-reports-record-revenue-and-a-profit-beat-even-as-fuel-costs-surge-b1e33336?mod=mw_rss_topstories

The Fed's June minutes expose a nine-to-eight split toward rate hikes under new Chair Kevin Warsh, PepsiCo misses on earnings as U.S. shoppers pull back, AstraZeneca loses roughly £19 billion after its Wainua heart drug trial fails, and China's consumer prices cool while factory-gate costs hit a four-year high. In this episode: • Federal Reserve minutes reveal division over rate direction at June meeting — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/fed-minutes-june-2026-.html • PepsiCo shares fall as earnings miss estimates on tightening U.S. consumer budgets — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/pepsico-pep-q2-2026-earnings.html • AstraZeneca stock drops 9% after major heart drug trial misses key goals — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/astrazeneca-stock-trial-heart-drug-pharma.html • China consumer inflation weakens in June while producer costs climb — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/china-cpi-ppi-june-inflation-iran-war-.html

Oil surges after Trump says the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is finished following a wave of military strikes; Fed minutes reveal a hawkish 'family fight' under new Chair Kevin Warsh; Alibaba jumps 12% as capital rotates out of chips into Chinese tech; and Jeff Bezos opens Blue Origin to outside investors at a $130 billion valuation. In this episode: • Trump declares U.S.-Iran ceasefire is 'over' after exchange of military strikes, triggering 5% spike in oil prices — https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-sp500-nasdaq-trump-us-iran-ceasefire-micron-sandisk/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo • Fed minutes to detail internal 'family fight' over interest rates under Chair Kevin Warsh — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/with-minutes-due-feds-family-fight-over-interest-rates-could-drag-on.html • Alibaba surges 12% in Hong Kong as capital rotates heavy chip profits back to cheap Chinese tech — https://www.marketwatch.com/story/alibaba-just-had-its-best-day-in-10-months-is-it-time-for-china-techs-to-catch-up-8ccc3f7c?mod=mw_rss_topstories • Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin seeks outside capital for first time at a $130 billion valuation — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/blue-origin-bezos-fundraising.html

OPEC+ raises oil output for a fifth straight month and crude slides, Lockheed Martin buys naval defense firm Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion, Israel's central bank cuts rates to 3.5%, and TeraWulf shares pop 20% on a $19 billion Anthropic data center lease. In this episode: • OPEC+ agrees to raise oil output targets, sending crude prices lower — https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-slips-opec-agrees-raise-003607304.html • Lockheed Martin to acquire naval defense firm Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/06/lockheed-martin-leading-race-for-3point5-billion-buy-of-ultra-maritime-.html • Israel's central bank cuts interest rates to 3.5% as inflation cools — https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQdG5zSVN2dWRudGxLNVZMMXc1UjBVZ2N4czBCbE44WmtvWUhYbkk4b3BBWFZvb09mak5kTVREVThiTHhPQTRnY0ZhZlhjaHNELUZpMVNfVVJJRWhOTXVMQlhKdURFTDJqTXNRLTJjbnhpMWFLYkgzZnFqWUNwYXJsRUF1V1ZzVmlKOU9uZUxKTmZ4Q05hV0pWYy1hRTdGeXQ4TUlIVUdaSWo0ZjZIb1QzbHM0MUxRR2Y2dW85WA?oc=5 • TeraWulf shares jump as Anthropic leases Kentucky data center — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/06/anthropic-terawulf-data-center-ai.html

A stunningly weak June jobs report (57,000 added vs. ~110,000 expected) reshapes Fed rate-cut expectations, ECB chief Christine Lagarde leaves the door open to an early exit for French politics, and gold snaps a four-week losing streak on the cooling labor data. In this episode: • U.S. hiring cools drastically in June with only 57,000 jobs added, as labor force participation declines — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/jobs-report-june-2026-.html • ECB President Christine Lagarde refuses to rule out early departure to join French political debate — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/christine-lagarde-ecb-france-election.html • Gold prices notch first weekly gain in a month as cooling labor market fuels rate-cut bets — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/gold-silver-price-inflation-fed-rate-hike.html