2026-07-15 Wednesday
2026-07-19
07:52:14
[Trump Threatens to Strike Iranian Bridges and Power Plants to Pressure Iran to Resume Negotiations] US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News on the 14th that unless Iran returns to the negotiating table, the US military will strike its bridges and power plants next week. Trump said, "We're going to give them a big shove tomorrow and the day after, and by next week, things will be very bad for them because the targets will be bridges and power plants. Unless they sit down and negotiate, we're going to destroy all their bridges and power plants." Trump claimed that US negotiators spoke with Iranian officials on the 14th, informing them that an agreement should be reached, or "you will cease to exist." Trump said the US military strikes against Iran will continue until "I've said enough." He stated that Iran's strength has been severely weakened, but it still has the ability to fight back. He likened Iran to a "great boxer," saying, "You think you've beaten him, but then he suddenly counterattacks and gives you a big punch." Trump also indicated that he did not rule out the possibility of sending ground troops to Iran. However, he did not elaborate further. (Xinhua)
07:52:13
Japan's core machinery orders year-on-year rate in May
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15.60%
Forecast
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12.90%
Published Value
-1.90%
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07:52:11
Japan's core machinery orders month-on-month rate in May
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8.70%
Forecast
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-4.20%
Published Value
-12.40%
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07:04:11
[Unexpectedly Cooling Inflation Data Causes Wall Street to Quickly Shift Stance: July Rate Hike Bets Plunge] 1. The latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.4% month-on-month in June, the largest monthly drop since April 2020 and the first negative month-on-month growth in six years. The year-on-year increase fell to 3.5% from 4.2% in May. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, was flat month-on-month and rose 2.6% year-on-year, both lower than market expectations. The sharp drop in energy prices was the main driver of the overall decline in inflation. 2. The unexpectedly cooling inflation quickly reversed market pricing in the Federal Reserve's policy path. Previously, influenced by hawkish statements from Fed officials and the US-Iran conflict pushing up oil prices, market bets on a rate hike at the July 29 meeting had risen to about 46%. After the data release, the probability of a July rate hike shown in the interest rate swap market plummeted to about 20%. Futures traders have postponed their expected timing for the rate hike to September or even October. 3. The bond market reacted sharply. The yield on the two-year US Treasury note, highly sensitive to monetary policy, plunged as much as 14 basis points to 4.14%, marking its biggest single-day drop since February. US stocks rallied in response, and the dollar weakened against all other major currencies. Zach Griffiths, Head of Investment Grade and Macro Strategy at CreditSights, noted that the June CPI data essentially ruled out a July rate hike. Despite persistently high inflation and a deteriorating situation in the Middle East, the report gave the Federal Reserve more time to observe the situation. Following the data release, Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh reiterated a "zero-tolerance" policy towards persistently high inflation but also affirmed the resilience of the economy.
07:02:11
South Korea's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June
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2.80%
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
2.70%
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06:54:14
US iShares Gold Holdings Changes - Daily (tons) - July 14
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:
-0.53
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
0
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06:54:13
US iShares Gold Holdings - Daily Update (tons) - July 14
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:
461.94
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
461.94
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06:54:11
US iShares Silver Holdings - Daily Update (tons) - July 14
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:
14854.64
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
14957.28
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06:52:15
US iShares Silver Holdings Changes - Daily (tons) - July 14
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:
-16.87
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
102.64
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06:52:14
US SPDR Gold Holdings Changes - Daily (tons) - July 14
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0
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
2
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06:52:13
US SPDR Gold Holdings - Daily Update (tons) - July 14
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:
1002.45
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
1004.45
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06:46:12
New Zealand June electronic card retail sales year-on-year
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:
3.30%
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
1.30%
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06:46:11
New Zealand June electronic card retail sales month-on-month rate
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:
1.70%
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
-1.40%
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06:38:11
[Trump Warns of "Dealing" with Iranian Drone Deployment in Cuba, Escalating US-Cuba Tensions] 1. On July 13, US President Trump stated that his administration was investigating claims that Iran was storing drones in Cuba and warned that Washington would take action if such weapons were confirmed to exist on the island. Trump said, "If they really have these drones, we'll deal with it." This followed former Florida Governor Jeb Bush's statement at an event that media reports indicated Tehran had transferred approximately 300 drones to Cuba. 2. Simultaneously, the US Treasury Department added the Cuban Ministry of Tourism and nine other state-owned entities to its sanctions list, including Enetec SA, Coreydan SA, and a foreign trade group involved in fuel imports. These measures build on the sanctions imposed in June on Cuban President Díaz-Canel and his family, as well as the son of former President Raúl Castro, aimed at curbing funding for "paramilitary forces repressing the Cuban people." 3. Washington's sanctions, coupled with the oil embargo, have plunged Cuba into a severe energy crisis. Analysts draw parallels between the current pressure and Washington's previous strategy toward Venezuela—which provided Cuba with substantial subsidized oil before its military intervention to overthrow Maduro. Cuban authorities recently announced 176 economic reforms aimed at expanding the private sector and deregulating businesses to alleviate economic pressures stemming from sanctions and fuel shortages.
06:34:11
[Heat Wave and Conflict Damage Lead to Planned Power Cuts in Tehran] 1. On July 14, Tehran's electricity distribution company announced that due to soaring temperatures and a surge in electricity demand, intermittent planned power outages would be implemented in the capital starting July 15. Iran's Ministry of Energy urged consumers nationwide to reduce their electricity consumption by at least 10%, warning that demand could exceed 75,500 megawatts in the coming days, with average temperatures expected to reach around 41 degrees Celsius from July 14 to 18. 2. In Tehran alone, peak-hour electricity demand is approximately 15,000 megawatts, but current supply capacity is only 10,000 to 11,000 megawatts, leaving a shortfall of about 4,000 megawatts. The Iranian Parliamentary Research Center predicts that the national power shortage this summer will reach as high as 13,000 megawatts. 3. The root cause of the power shortage lies in the severe damage to infrastructure caused by the previous conflict. The CEO of Iran's power company, Tavanir, stated that during the 40-day conflict, the attacks resulted in the loss of approximately 4,200 megawatts of generating capacity and damaged more than 2,000 nodes in the national power grid. The estimated losses exceed 600 trillion rials (approximately US$327 million).
06:30:11
[Hot News Recap: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Claims Attacks on US Military Facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, Strait of Hormuz Shipping Volume Plummets] 1. On July 14, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released its tenth report on "Operation Nasr 2," claiming that its naval and air forces, through joint missile and drone strikes, destroyed multiple weapons depots, ships, and aircraft parts at the Sheikh Issa base in Bahrain, and attacked the US MQ-9 drone landing pad at the Ali Salim base in Kuwait, damaging several drones. Iran stated that this operation was retaliation for the US attacks on several coastal bases in southern Iran that afternoon, and warned that if the attacks continued, it would retaliate with a "surprise response." 2. Previously, in this round of operations, the IRGC claimed to have attacked weapons depots, satellite communication centers, US military residences, and Patriot radar and Fifth Fleet air defense radar systems at the Jowfar base in Bahrain, and launched ballistic missile attacks on relevant US air bases in Jordan. These claims have not yet been independently confirmed by the US, Bahrain, or Kuwait authorities. 3. The latest round of conflict has led to a sharp decline in shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. According to PortWatch data from the International Monetary Fund, only 34 ships passed through the strait on July 5, far below the normal daily average of about 88. Kpler data shows that only 14 ships passed through on July 13, of which only 4 were oil tankers, a decrease of about 60% compared to a week earlier. Analysts point out that the US-dominated southern Oman shipping route is almost completely disrupted, with ship owners diverting their vessels to northern Iranian routes or turning off transponders to avoid tracking. 4. Tanker war risk insurance premiums have soared to about eight times pre-crisis levels, and several P&I clubs have completely cancelled coverage. Brent crude oil prices have risen by more than 6% in the past 24 hours due to the latest round of conflict. The US Department of Energy stated that more than 8 million barrels of oil passed through the strait on July 12 with US military assistance, and total crude oil exports from the Gulf region remained at about 15 million barrels per day. Washington is seeking to maintain unimpeded oil shipments even if Iran does not cooperate.
06:14:11
[Ecuador Launches Comprehensive National Security Plan to Combat Organized Crime] On July 14, local time, the Ecuadorian Presidential Palace issued a statement announcing that President Noboa signed Executive Order No. 448, establishing the "Comprehensive National Security Plan 2025-2029" as a national public policy, prioritizing the fight against and dismantling of organized armed groups. The statement said that this plan, for the first time, integrates all national institutions into a unified security strategic framework, focusing on addressing domestic armed conflicts, restoring state control over its territory, enhancing national security capabilities, and combating organized crime with quantifiable targets and accountability mechanisms. (CCTV)
06:00:12
US NYMEX Palladium Inventories - Daily Update (100 ounces) - July 13
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2333.02
Forecast
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-
Published Value
2336
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06:00:11
US NYMEX Palladium Inventory Change - Daily (100 ounces) - July 13
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-31.19
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
2.98
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05:58:18
US NYMEX Platinum Inventory Change - Daily (100 ounces) - July 13
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-5.56
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
0
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05:58:16
US NYMEX Platinum Inventory - Daily Update (100 ounces) - July 13
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3943.70
Forecast
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-
Published Value
3943.70
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05:58:15
US COMEX Silver Inventory Change - Daily (100 ounces) - July 13
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5768.40
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
2584.85
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05:58:13
US COMEX Silver Inventories - Daily Update (100 ounces) - July 13
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3277896.70
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
3280481.56
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05:56:14
US COMEX Gold Inventories - Daily Update (100 ounces) - July 13
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271028.94
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-
Published Value
271028.94
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05:56:13
US COMEX Gold Inventory Change - Daily (100 ounces) - July 13
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-214.59
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:
-
Published Value
0
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05:22:14
South Korea's June export price index month-on-month
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0.30
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-
Published Value
0
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05:22:12
South Korea's June import price index month-on-month
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-0.30
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-
Published Value
-4.40
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05:21:13
US API weekly crude oil production (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending July 10
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3.40
Forecast
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-
Published Value
5.60
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05:21:12
U.S. weekly refined product imports (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending July 10 (API data)
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-32.50
Forecast
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-
Published Value
-18.80
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05:20:19
U.S. weekly heating oil inventories (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending July 10 (API data)
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-43.40
Forecast
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-
Published Value
-7.30
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05:20:17
U.S. weekly crude oil imports (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending July 10 (API data)
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15.90
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-
Published Value
-11.90
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05:20:16
U.S. API Cushing crude oil inventory change (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending July 10.
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-6.90
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-
Published Value
23.80
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05:20:15
U.S. API gasoline inventory change (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending July 10
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-292.90
Forecast
:
60
Published Value
-166.40
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05:20:13
U.S. API distillate fuel oil inventory changes (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending July 10.
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-180.10
Forecast
:
106
Published Value
225.90
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05:20:12
US API crude oil inventory change (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending July 10
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-39.90
Forecast
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-273.60
Published Value
-56.40
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05:02:12
South Korea's June import price index year-on-year
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24.80%
Forecast
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-
Published Value
20.60%
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05:02:11
South Korea's June export price index year-on-year
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46.90%
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
48.90%
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04:56:11
The US dollar index, which measures the dollar against six major currencies, fell 0.31% on the 14th, closing at 100.919 in late trading. At the close of the New York session, one euro was worth $1.1423, up from $1.1387 the previous day; one pound sterling was worth $1.3382, up from $1.3360. Meanwhile, one dollar was worth 162.20 yen, down from 162.36 yen; one dollar was worth 0.8092 Swiss francs, down from 0.8141 Swiss francs; one dollar was worth 1.4067 Canadian dollars, down from 1.4151 Canadian dollars; and one dollar was worth 9.6586 Swedish krona, also lower than 9.7079 Swedish krona. The weakening of the US dollar index reflects a decline in the purchasing power of the dollar relative to a basket of major currencies in the foreign exchange market that day, with non-US currencies generally experiencing varying degrees of appreciation.