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2026-07-17 Friday

2026-07-19

17:10:13

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) said military authorities reported that a vessel was boarded by unauthorized personnel while transiting the Gulf of Aden eastward.

17:10:12

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) said it had received reports of a security incident 65 nautical miles south of Mukalla, Yemen.

17:08:14

Hynix's ADR fell 3.5% in pre-market trading to $147, below its IPO price of $149.

17:08:13

Sources say an oil tanker was attacked near the Black Sea Caspian Pipeline Group's terminal.

17:08:12

Kuwait: Fires broke out at a water plant and a power plant, but the situation is now under control.

17:04:12

Eurozone June CPI reading excluding tobacco

Previous : 103.10 Forecast : -

Published Value 102.98

17:03:13

Kuwait says a water power plant was attacked by Iran.

17:03:12

Eurozone June blended CPI (excluding food, energy, tobacco and alcohol) final reading

Previous : 0.30% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.20%

17:02:24

Eurozone June Harmonized CPI reading excluding tobacco

Previous : 103.10 Forecast : -

Published Value 102.98

17:02:22

Eurozone June final reading of harmonized CPI excluding tobacco

Previous : 3.10% Forecast : -

Published Value 2.70%

17:02:21

Eurozone June Core Harmonized CPI YoY - Final Unadjusted

Previous : 2.20% Forecast : -

Published Value 2.10%

17:02:20

Eurozone June Harmonized CPI Monthly Rate Final Reading

Previous : -0.10% Forecast : -0.10%

Neutral

Published Value -0.10%

17:02:18

Eurozone June core harmonized CPI final reading

Previous : 0.20% Forecast : 0.20%

Neutral

Published Value 0.20%

17:02:17

Eurozone June Harmonized CPI Annual Rate - Final Unadjusted

Previous : 2.80% Forecast : 2.80%

Neutral

Published Value 2.80%

17:02:16

Eurozone June blended CPI annual rate excluding food, energy, tobacco and alcohol final reading

Previous : 2.40% Forecast : 2.40%

Neutral

Published Value 2.40%

17:02:14

Eurozone June harmonized CPI month-on-month final reading

Previous : 0.10% Forecast : -

Published Value -0.10%

17:00:15

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $85.00/barrel mark, and are currently trading at $85.01/barrel, up 0.18% on the day.

17:00:13

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on July 16 that Andy Burnham, who is expected to become British Prime Minister on July 20, is unable to increase public spending given the "challenging" outlook for the UK budget; any funding for the energy bill would need to be offset by savings in other areas. The IMF stated that the UK government's measures to address the energy shock caused by the conflict with Iran should remain "precisely targeted, temporary, and budget-neutral."

17:00:12

According to Israeli media reports, the new Colombian government announced after meeting with Foreign Minister Sierra that it will withdraw from the lawsuit filed against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague and restore the long-standing alliance between Colombia and Israel.

16:58:12

[Geopolitical risks resurface, refining bottlenecks exacerbate shortages, oil prices fluctuate at high levels awaiting a breakout] ⑴ A new round of standoff between Iran and the United States around the Strait of Hormuz reversed the brief calm brought by the June memorandum of understanding. Brent crude oil returned to the mid-$80 range, and WTI crude oil approached the $80 mark in tandem. Both saw their largest weekly gains in weeks, and the market's pricing focus shifted from confirming losses to probabilistic trading based on escalating threats. ⑵ Ship tracking shows that vessels can still pass through the strait, but traffic volume has sharply decreased and insurance and security costs have soared. The actual flow in the Persian Gulf is more than 10 million barrels per day below normal levels. Even considering the possibility of some vessels turning off their transponders, leading to statistical underestimation, damaged shipping confidence has brought the export recovery momentum to a halt. ⑶ Saudi Arabia and the UAE played a leading role in the June rebound thanks to their alternative pipeline capabilities, but other oil-producing countries are constrained by port congestion and difficulties in restarting oil fields, and their overall production is still significantly lower than in February. Further restrictions on Iranian ports and coastal areas may further reduce its exports by millions of barrels per day, making the supply-side recovery path no longer linear. (4) The crude oil shortage is rapidly transmitting to the finished product market. Reduced arrivals from the Middle East are forcing refineries in the Eastern Suez market to reduce operating rates. Coupled with spring maintenance and a shortage of heavy feedstocks, global refining volume has shrunk significantly compared to pre-crisis levels. High US crack spreads and retail jet fuel and diesel prices have surged by about 70-80% since February, highlighting the tight supply of middle distillates. (5) Following the attack on Russian refining capacity, operating rates have fallen to multi-year lows, forcing the country to substitute crude oil exports for finished product supply. Large-scale offshore inventories and the quality mismatch between light shale oil and heavy Middle Eastern crude oil have further exacerbated diesel production shortages. Even though some Asian refineries saw a month-on-month increase in operating rates in June, the global refining system still faces a capacity gap of millions of barrels per day. (6) Macroeconomic demand signals are becoming increasingly fragile. High oil prices are suppressing the transportation and chemical sectors. China's purchasing is becoming more price-sensitive. While India shows resilience, the region as a whole is constrained by freight and raw material costs. The penetration rate of electric vehicles also creates a ceiling for long-term gasoline growth. The struggle between supply and demand is keeping short-term volatility high. (7) Brent and WTI are expected to trade within a wide range in the near term, with geopolitical tensions and low inventory levels providing support. However, demand disruption and potential negotiations could trigger a rapid correction. The market is also constrained by three variables: Straits risk, refinery bottlenecks, and weak macroeconomics. A decisive breakout in any direction would open up new price potential.

16:56:12

Geopolitical tensions fueled risk aversion, causing the euro to return to range-bound trading against the dollar. Details>

16:54:15

[Eurozone Current Account Deficit Narrows to €6.19 Billion in May as Primary Income Deficit Shrinks, Improving Outlook] ⑴ The Eurozone recorded a current account deficit of €6.19 billion in May, a slight narrowing from €6.57 billion in the same period last year. The improvement was mainly driven by a significant reduction in the primary income deficit, which fell to €22.44 billion from a record €42.35 billion in May 2025. ⑵ The secondary income deficit widened to €13.19 billion from €10.84 billion; the goods surplus narrowed to €9.45 billion, the smallest since April 2023; while the services surplus widened to €19.99 billion from €16.42 billion. The cumulative current account surplus for January to May this year rose to €67.5 billion from €64.37 billion in the same period last year.

16:54:14

[Italy's construction output rose 2.9% year-on-year in May, interrupting two consecutive months of month-on-month growth] ⑴ Italy's construction output rose 2.9% year-on-year in May, a slowdown from the revised 3.2% in the previous month. Seasonally adjusted month-on-month growth was flat, interrupting the consecutive growth trend of the previous two months (1.9% in March and 0.8% in April). ⑵ Average output for the three months from March to May increased by 2.0% compared to the previous three months. Calendar-adjusted construction output is projected to grow by 2.0% cumulatively in the first five months of 2026.

16:54:13

[Italy's Current Account Surplus Narrows Sharply to €594 Million in May, with Both Goods and Services Declining] ⑴ Italy's current account surplus narrowed to €593.9 million in May, significantly lower than the €1.9069 billion in the same period last year, marking the smallest surplus since January. The goods surplus decreased from €6.1715 billion to €5.2244 billion, while the services balance shifted from a surplus of €173.9 million in the same period last year to a deficit of €118.2 million. ⑵ The primary income deficit widened to €4.0344 billion from €3.7467 billion, while the secondary income deficit narrowed to €477.9 million from €691.8 million.

16:54:12

[Rice Prices Plunge, Government Buyback Stalled, Market Supply and Demand Game Intensifies] ⑴ After two consecutive years of increases, the purchase price of new rice in Japan has reversed course. The recommended purchase price for early rice this season has plummeted by about 20% year-on-year, and advance payments for Koshihikari rice in Miyazaki Prefecture have dropped by nearly half from their high levels, reflecting the overwhelming impact of excessive private inventory on pricing power. ⑵ Supermarket rice prices have continued to soften after breaking through the 4,000 yen mark, falling below 3,500 yen at the beginning of this month, the first time in nearly a year and a half. High private inventory and government reserve releases have combined to exert downward pressure, and market expectations for supply adjustments are turning into a wave of pressure on policymakers. ⑶ Agricultural cooperatives are calling on the government to buy back previously released reserve rice to restore the supply and demand balance, but the Prime Minister's Office rejected the proposal on the grounds of the cost to the people. An emergency resolution by Liberal Democratic Party members and a public appeal by the top agricultural cooperative official have created a dual impetus, demanding that inventory be replenished to the million-ton level. (4) However, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is concerned about the potential short-term supply gap caused by pre-harvest procurement. Inventories have been depleted from their high levels to about 30%. The policy balance is oscillating between stabilizing prices and ensuring supply. Market sentiment fluctuates with rumors, and participants are holding their breath and waiting for the next directional signal.

16:52:15

Cathay Pacific: Cathay Pacific will reassess the timeline for resuming cargo flight services to Riyadh.

16:52:14

The USD/CNY exchange rate just touched the 6.7800 mark, last quoted at 6.7800, up 0.11% on the day; the USD/CNY exchange rate was last quoted at 6.7772, up 0.21% on the day.

16:52:13

Cathay Pacific: The resumption of Cathay Pacific cargo flight services to Riyadh will be postponed from August 1.

16:52:12

[New Jersey Employment Data Releases Conflicting Signals: Hidden Concerns and Highlights Behind the Declining Unemployment Rate] ⑴ New Jersey's June non-farm payrolls report showed a slight decrease of 300 jobs to 4.387 million, while the unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points from 4.7% to 4.5%. The coexistence of a decrease in employment and a decline in the unemployment rate reflects either a contraction in the labor force participation rate or statistical differences in household survey methods. ⑵ May's job growth was revised down from an initial estimate of 2,200 to 1,400, indicating that the expansion momentum in the spring labor market was already weaker than previously expected. This downward revision further confirms that employment momentum cooled at the end of the second quarter. ⑶ Significant industry-level differentiation was observed. Professional and business services added 3,700 jobs, and private education and healthcare added 3,600 jobs, constituting the main sources of growth for the month. Construction and manufacturing each added 500 jobs, indicating that the real economy sector still maintained a slight willingness to hire. (4) The trade, transportation, and utilities sectors saw a sharp decline of 4,200 jobs, while the leisure and hospitality sector lost 3,700, becoming the biggest drags on employment. The information technology and financial activities sectors also recorded losses of 900 and 300 jobs respectively. The weakness in service-related industries echoes the recent decline in gas station sales in retail data. (5) Year-on-year, non-farm payrolls across the state increased by 8,000, with the private sector contributing 10,100 jobs. However, this expansion was entirely concentrated in private education and healthcare (+31,000) and professional business services (+6,100), while the other seven major private sectors all contracted, resulting in an extremely singular growth structure. (6) Manufacturing saw a year-on-year decrease of 4,600 jobs, construction 3,000, and trade, transportation, and utilities 8,400. The continued contraction in both the production and distribution of goods poses a medium-term risk, while the 3,900 job loss in the leisure and hospitality sector suggests insufficient momentum for the recovery in consumer service spending. (7) Overall, New Jersey's labor market appears stable on the surface but is actually quite polarized. Improved unemployment has failed to mask the narrow range of industry growth and the monthly stagnation in total employment. Going forward, attention should be focused on whether education and healthcare, the core growth engines, can continue to perform strongly, and whether trade, logistics, and leisure services can see marginal improvement during the summer peak season.

16:48:12

Cathay Pacific: The plan to resume daily passenger flights to Dubai and four weekly passenger flights to Riyadh has been postponed to October 25-26.

16:46:13

[Israeli Knesset Dissolves, Netanyahu Government Becomes Caretaker Government] The Israeli parliament dissolved in the early hours of October 17th, and a new parliamentary election will be held on October 27th. The government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will continue to serve as a caretaker government until a new government is formed. According to Israeli law, parliamentary elections are held in principle every four years. Israeli media reports that this election is the first in 38 years that Israel has held a parliamentary election according to the statutory term rather than a pre-universal election. According to regulations, from the dissolution of parliament until the formation of a new government, the current government will become a caretaker government, and in principle, it cannot promote the implementation of major policies or controversial legislation, but can only handle broadly supported bills, routine administrative affairs, and matters necessary for national security. Several recent polls published by Israeli media indicate that Netanyahu's ruling coalition is expected to win about 50 seats in the 120-seat parliament, less than the 61 seats needed to form a government, making it difficult for the coalition to continue governing under the current structure. (Xinhua)

16:46:12

On July 17, Boeing announced the official opening of its new training center in Shanghai. Located in Zhuqiao Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, adjacent to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, the new facility will provide competency-based training for pilots, maintenance personnel, and cabin crew.

16:44:14

Thailand's foreign exchange reserves as of July 12 - including gold and convertible foreign exchange (USD billion)

Previous : 2811 Forecast : -

Published Value 2794

16:44:12

The British pound has retreated significantly from its highs against the US dollar and is now entering a consolidation phase in the short term. Details>

16:42:14

Italy's current account balance in May (in billions of euros)

Previous : 22.58 Forecast : -

Published Value 5.94

16:38:16

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16:38:15

Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas company: Russia attacked a natural gas production facility in Kharkiv Oblast.

16:38:14

Sources familiar with the matter said the Bank of Japan will consider adjusting its economic risk assessment.

16:38:13

The VIX fear index hit a more than one-week high, currently up 1.7 points at 18.44.

16:38:12

Sources say the Bank of Japan sees no need for further interest rate hikes.

16:36:14

Sources say Germany is preparing to begin negotiations with UniCredit Bank regarding Commerzbank.

16:36:13

[Ministry of Finance and Other Departments: Adjustments to Consumption Tax Policy for Some Batteries] To further improve the consumption tax system, the following adjustments to the battery consumption tax policy are hereby announced: I. From September 1, 2026, a consumption tax of 2% will be levied on mercury-free primary batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries (also known as nickel-hydrogen batteries or nickel-metal hydride batteries), lithium primary batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and vanadium redox flow batteries; from September 1, 2027, a consumption tax of 4% will be levied on the aforementioned battery products. II. From April 1, 2027, a consumption tax of 2% will be levied on photovoltaic cells (also known as solar cells); from April 1, 2028, a consumption tax of 4% will be levied on photovoltaic cells. III. From September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, consumption tax will be exempted on sodium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, fuel cells, and perovskite batteries, tandem batteries, and gallium arsenide batteries within photovoltaic cells. IV. Taxpayers who manufacture or outsource the processing of battery products that are eligible for the above-mentioned tax reduction and exemption policies must ensure that the products meet the national standards for those products. Products that do not meet the national standards or for which there are no national standards are not eligible for the above-mentioned tax reduction and exemption policies.

16:32:12

Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June

Previous : 3.70% Forecast : 3.70%

Published Value 3.70%

16:28:13

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps: used drones and missiles to strike air defense systems, HIMARS rocket launchers, and US military bases in Kuwait.

16:28:12

Sources say the Bank of Japan will keep interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.

16:26:13

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: The Haimar platform and missiles in Kuwait, as well as locations where US troops and counter-revolutionaries were stationed, have been destroyed.

16:26:12

HSBC upgraded Apple's rating from hold to buy and raised its target price from $260 to $366.

16:24:15

Despite heightened geopolitical risks, gold prices have not fallen. Is this a signal from major players on the left side of the trend? Details>

16:22:14

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1580.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $1579.57/ounce, down 2.33% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1588.0/ounce, down 3.32% on the day.

16:22:13

[Iranian Revolutionary Guard Strikes US Aircraft in Jordan] The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement this afternoon (July 17th) local time, stating that the US military, using its bases in Jordan, attacked non-military targets in southern Iran, including several bridges, residential areas, and a water pumping station in Bandar Abbas. In response, the IRGC launched a two-phase attack using multiple ballistic missiles and drones against US fighter jets and refueling aircraft deployed in Jordan, "destroying multiple US refueling aircraft and fighter jets, and causing serious damage to numerous military aircraft." (CCTV International News)

16:18:13

Spot gold has just broken through the $3,990.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $3,989.97/ounce, up 0.34% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $3,994.30/ounce, up 0.06% on the day.

16:18:12

[White House Teleprompter Operator Suspended for Betting on Speech Content, Trump Orders Suspension] According to ABC News, White House Press Secretary Levitt stated on July 16 that President Trump was aware that a teleprompter operator working for him had bet on his speech content on a gambling website and profited. Trump was strongly displeased and personally decided to suspend the staff member.

16:16:13

[China Financial Futures Exchange Announces Listing Benchmark Prices for Contracts such as IF2703, Officially Listed on July 20] ⑴ The China Financial Futures Exchange announced that the CSI 300 index futures contract IF2703, the CSI 500 index futures contract IC2703, the CSI 1000 index futures contract IM2703, and the SSE 50 index futures contract IH2703 will all be listed for trading on July 20, 2026, with listing benchmark prices of 4420.0 points, 7275.2 points, 6930.4 points, and 2773.8 points, respectively. ⑵ On the same day, the CSI 300 index options IO2610 month contract, the CSI 1000 index options MO2610 month contract, and the SSE 50 index options HO2610 month contract will also be listed for trading simultaneously.

16:16:12

[China Financial Futures Exchange Announces Settlement Prices for IF2607 and Other Contracts; CSI 300 Closes at 4555.58 Points] ⑴ The China Financial Futures Exchange announced that the IF2607 and other contracts will be settled on July 17, 2026. The settlement prices for each contract are as follows: The settlement price for the CSI 300 index futures IF2607 contract and the CSI 300 index options IO2607 contract for July is 4555.58 points; ⑵ The settlement price for the CSI 500 index futures IC2607 contract is 7593.39 points; the settlement price for the CSI 1000 index futures IM2607 contract and the CSI 1000 index options MO2607 contract for July is 7265.90 points; and the settlement price for the SSE 50 index futures IH2607 contract and the SSE 50 index options HO2607 contract for July is 2841.64 points.

16:14:12

Sources say Iran has for the first time acknowledged attacks on its power infrastructure and called on the public to reduce their electricity consumption.

16:12:12

[Hong Kong Stock Market Closing] ⑴ Hong Kong stocks closed on Friday with the Hang Seng Index down 1.785% and the Hang Seng Tech Index down 4.370%. Technology and semiconductor sectors declined, with individual stocks such as NIO-SW down 6.874%, Kuaishou-W down 7.886%, and XPeng Group-W down 8.930%. ⑵ Semiconductor stocks were under significant pressure, with SMIC down 10.306% and Hua Hong Grace down 13.278%. AI concept stocks also declined, with MINIMAX-W down 15.547% and Zhipu down 28.682%.

16:10:13

SpaceX shares fell 4.7% in pre-market trading after its Starship rocket aborted its launch.

16:08:12

[FTSE 100 Bucks Trend, Up 0.9% for the Week; Limited Impact from Tech Sell-off] ⑴ The London FTSE 100 index erased early losses on Friday, rising slightly to around 10,590 points, hovering near its highest level since July 8th, and is on track for a weekly gain of approximately 0.9%. The index outperformed other European stock indices as the global tech sell-off had a limited impact. ⑵ Unlike most major stock indices, the FTSE 100 has a lower weighting in tech stocks and a higher weighting in defensive consumer and healthcare sectors, which were favored by the market today. Among individual stocks, Burberry fell 5%, the worst performer in the index, after its second-quarter results slightly missed market expectations. ⑶ Politically, Andy Burnham is expected to be confirmed as the new Labour Party leader later today and will become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom next week. Investors' focus is now shifting to the Chancellor of the Exchequer selection.

16:06:13

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps destroyed multiple U.S. oil tankers and fighter jets using ballistic missiles and drones.

16:04:14

The Central Bank of Türkiye launched a one-week gold-for-lira sell-direction swap auction using traditional methods, with a scale of 4 tons.

16:04:13

The postal industry handled over 108 billion parcels in the first half of the year. (Xinhua)

16:04:12

Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce: In order to promote the high-quality development of import trade in Shenzhen and give full play to the supporting role of special fiscal funds to support enterprises in expanding the import scale of advanced equipment, key components and advanced technologies, the application process for the 2026 Foreign Trade and Economic Development Special Fund (Import Interest Subsidy) is now open.

16:02:16

Eurozone May unadjusted current account (billion euros)

Previous : 149 Forecast : -

Published Value -62

16:02:15

Eurozone May seasonally adjusted current account (billion euros)

Previous : 157 Forecast : -

Published Value 251

16:00:12

Sources say that as the United States seeks to weaken Iran's energy power, BP and ConocoPhillips plan to make significant investments in Iraq.

15:58:12

Volvo Cars' CFO commented on high raw material prices: Prices for all categories are at high levels, with lithium, aluminum, and nickel seeing significant increases.

15:50:13

[Chip Sell-off Sweeps Europe, Tech Giants Lead Decline, STOXX 50 Down 0.8%] ⑴ European stocks fell on Friday, with the STOXX 50 index down 0.8% and the STOXX 600 index down 0.6%. The chip stock sell-off spread from the US market to Europe, putting significant pressure on the technology sector. Renewed concerns about overvaluation offset positive earnings reports from ASML and TSMC, while escalating conflicts in the Middle East further dampened risk appetite. ⑵ Technology stocks led the decline, with ASML Holding down 3.9%, Infineon down 4.8%, and STMicroelectronics down 5.8%, among the biggest losers. Burberry also lagged, falling about 5%, as its earnings failed to impress investors. Utilities and consumer staples sectors bucked the trend, with Saab up 2.6% after announcing record orders; Vodafone up 3.0% and State Grid up 2.2%, the best performing stocks of the day. On the weekly chart, the STOXX 50 has risen 0.2% cumulatively, and the STOXX 600 has risen 0.4% cumulatively.

15:50:12

[Austria's June Inflation Confirmed to Slow to 3.2%, Transportation Prices Remain the Biggest Driver] ⑴ Austria's annual inflation rate fell to 3.2% in June from a five-month high of 3.7% in May, in line with the preliminary reading and the lowest level since March. Easing price pressures were mainly due to slower inflation in fuel and heating oil, while food price increases also narrowed. ⑵ Despite the overall slowdown, transportation remained the biggest contributor, with prices rising 6.5%, including fuel prices which were still 16.3% higher year-on-year, and airfares surging 22.4%. Housing and utilities rose 3.0%, catering and accommodation services rose 4.5%, healthcare costs rose 4.4%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages rose only modestly by 1.3%. ⑶ On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices remained flat in June after rising 0.1% in May. The harmonized annual inflation rate (HICP) was revised upward to 3.2%, from an initial reading of 3.1%, while the HICP remained unchanged month-on-month.

15:48:12

[JPMorgan: US Stock Deleveraging Continues, Suppressing Stock Market Performance in the Coming Months] ⑴ In its latest report, JPMorgan's global market strategy team pointed out that the deleveraging process initiated in the US in June is still ongoing, with further deleveraging potential in three areas: leveraged equity ETFs, the options market, and margin accounts. This will continue to suppress stock market performance in the coming months. ⑵ The team estimates that it will take approximately three months of volatile trading for the ratio of leveraged equity ETF size to underlying asset value to return to pre-April levels.

15:46:13

Nokia shares fell 4.1% in early trading, bringing the week's cumulative decline to 19.5%.

15:46:12

According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, Yemen's Supreme Political Council stated that its response to Saudi aggression will be based on the principle of "direct and reciprocal confrontation."

15:42:12

[Iran says recent US attacks have killed 38 people] On July 17, local time, Hossein Kermanpour, head of public relations at the Iranian Ministry of Health, stated that since June 22, as of 6:30 AM on July 17, US attacks on Iran have resulted in 38 deaths and over 400 injuries. Among the dead are 3 women and 1 minor under the age of 18. Among the injured are 22 women and 9 minors under the age of 18. Currently, 47 people are hospitalized. (CCTV)

15:40:16

Burberry's CEO has called on the new UK Prime Minister to reinstate the VAT refund scheme in order to re-establish London as Europe's premier shopping capital.

15:40:15

Sources say United Airlines plans to allow passengers to change their flights free of charge to avoid landing at the Florida airport, now renamed "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," a move clearly aimed at customers who object to the airport's new name.

15:38:12

Burberry CEO: Our tourism business in London has declined by 50% since 2019, mainly due to the termination of the VAT refund scheme.

15:34:12

[Top European Venture Capitalist Warns of Strategic Vulnerability to US Technology, Establishes $300 Million Defense Technology Fund] ⑴ According to reports, top European technology investors who have invested in companies such as Spotify and Revolut have warned that Europe's dependence on US technology and capital has become a strategic vulnerability. Klaus Holmes, founder of venture capital firm Lakestar, stated that the recent US restrictions on the Anthropic AI model are the latest signal that Europe needs to build greater technological autonomy. ⑵ On the same day, Lakestar announced the raising of a $300 million "resilience" fund, which will invest in dual-use technologies and defense technology companies in Europe and other NATO allies. Holmes stated that US venture capital firms can play a role in supporting European defense technology startups, but "overall governance must be in European hands. In the event of an escalation, the governance system must prioritize European interests."

15:30:13

[Oman Oil Tanker Attacked by Unidentified Projectile] On the 17th local time, the UK's Office for Maritime Trade Operations stated that an oil tanker was attacked by an unidentified projectile approximately 19 nautical miles east of the Sea of Saab off the coast of Oman. The ship sustained minor damage to its port side, and the crew was safe and continued on its way to its destination. The attack caused no environmental impact. (CCTV)

15:30:12

Sources say Japan’s ruling party has requested that the parliamentary session be extended to July 25.

15:28:14

Shanghai Futures Exchange: This week, copper inventory decreased by 20,362 tons, aluminum inventory decreased by 5,401 tons, zinc inventory decreased by 427 tons, lead inventory decreased by 1,361 tons, nickel inventory increased by 11,078 tons, tin inventory decreased by 268 tons, and natural rubber inventory decreased by 190 tons.

15:28:13

Volkswagen's Workers' Council stated that the company's restructuring will jeopardize approximately 140,000 jobs.

15:26:13

The euro just touched the 0.8500 level against the pound, last trading at 0.8500, up 0.14% on the day.

15:22:12

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $79.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $79.01/barrel, up 0.93% on the day.

15:20:14

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1580.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $1579.91/ounce, down 2.31% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1588.2/ounce, down 3.31% on the day.

15:20:13

Burberry Group's shares fell 4.1% after the company released its financial report; the company said the Middle East conflict was dragging down European tourism spending.

15:18:14

[Russian Foreign Minister Says 500-Year Western Dominance Has Ended] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated after talks with the foreign minister of Guinea-Bissau in Moscow on July 16 that Western countries have been trying to obstruct the right of people to independently choose their development paths because they cannot accept that "the West's more than 500-year dominance in global affairs has ended and will never return." Lavrov pointed out that Russia has coordinated actions within the UN framework to promote the adoption of important resolutions, including one recognizing Western slavery as "the most serious crime against humanity." He emphasized that these resolutions should not remain mere slogans but should drive concrete actions to completely eliminate the remnants of colonialism. (CCTV International News)

15:18:13

[Treasury Bond Futures Closing Prices] The 30-year main contract rose 0.24%, the 10-year main contract rose 0.04%, the 5-year main contract rose 0.02%, and the 2-year main contract rose 0.01%.

15:18:12

Oil price rebound supports the Canadian dollar, USD/CAD fluctuates at low levels. Details>

15:16:18

China Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Copper (tons) - July 17

Previous : -1050 Forecast : -

Published Value -3242

15:16:16

China Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Crude Oil (barrels) - July 17

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:16:15

China Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Fuel Oil (tons) - July 17

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:16:13

Shanghai Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Silver (kg) - July 17

Previous : 8143 Forecast : -

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China Futures Exchange Daily Warehouse Receipts Changes - Gold (kg) - July 17

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Geopolitical tensions boosted demand for the US dollar as a safe haven, keeping the USD/JPY pair at high levels. Details>

15:12:13

[China's Intelligent Meteorological Early Warning Solution "Mazu" Djibouti 2.0 Delivered] On July 17, the Meteorological Special Session of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference was held in Shanghai. China's Intelligent Meteorological Early Warning Solution "Mazu" Djibouti 2.0 was officially delivered to Djibouti. In July 2025, the China Meteorological Administration donated an intelligent early warning system for multiple urban disasters to Djibouti, and the system was put into operation in Djibouti in December of the same year. If "Mazu" Djibouti 1.0 was a smart "meteorological brain," then 2.0 adds "eyes" for observation and "hands" for autonomous early warning. Its intelligent monitoring and early warning terminal, equipped with encapsulated meteorological chips and forecasting models, works in conjunction with the intelligent agents already deployed in Djibouti to form a complete "measurement-reporting-alarm" integrated solution. This achieves full-chain coverage from "sky-air-ground-model-chip-terminal," with forecast spatial resolution refined from 9 kilometers to 3 kilometers, forecast lead time of 3 days, and an update frequency of 6 hours. The intelligent agent's "one-click alarm" and real-time interactive functions are also online, helping to accurately predict extreme weather, giving port operations greater confidence, and ensuring public safety. (CCTV)

15:12:12

[YiJian 2.0, an Intelligent Ethics Review System, Released] At the "Global Governance and Sustainable Development of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Responses" forum, a sub-forum of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, held today, the upgraded YiJian 2.0 intelligent ethics review system was launched. Building upon its capabilities in basic research ethics review, YiJian 2.0 expands its scope to include artificial intelligence ethics review, focusing on AI applications in medicine. It achieves three major upgrades: knowledge rules, intelligent agent capabilities, and application systems, providing more intelligent, efficient, and standardized support for science and technology ethics review. (CCTV)

15:08:14

ASML shares fell 4.2% in Amsterdam.

15:08:13

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell by 0.51% to 4.529% during the day.

15:04:17

The Swiss government has stated that it will expand international cooperation in ammunition procurement.

15:04:16

[A-Share Market Closing] ⑴ At the close, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 3.05%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 5.4%, the ChiNext Index fell 7.15%, the Beijing 50 Index fell 2.31%, and the STAR Market 50 Index fell 7.12%. Total market turnover was 2.6716 trillion yuan, an increase of 252.7 billion yuan from the previous day, with over 5,000 stocks declining. ⑵ In terms of sectors and themes, the power and banking sectors rose; semiconductors, CPO/CRO concepts, components, and memory chips were among the biggest losers. The power sector opened lower but rallied, with Leshan Electric Power, Huayin Electric Power, Jiangxi Energy, and Shenzhen Nanshan Power A all hitting their daily limit, and Jiawei New Energy rising over 10%. The banking sector showed resilience, with China Construction Bank, Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, and Agricultural Bank of China leading the gains. ⑶ The semiconductor sector suffered a sharp decline, with GigaDevice, Dawei Technology, Demingli, Huatian Technology, and many other stocks hitting their daily limit, and over fifty stocks falling over 10%. The CRO concept sector saw a significant pullback, with multiple stocks including Zhaoyan New Drug, Baicheng Pharmaceutical, and Biocytogen hitting their daily limit down, and Haoyuan Pharmaceutical, Hongbo Pharmaceutical, and Yinuosi falling by more than 10%. (4) The optical fiber concept sector continued its decline, with multiple stocks including Changguang Huaxin, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable, Accelink Technologies, ZTE, and Yangtze Communications hitting their daily limit down, and Juguang Technology, Dingtong Technology, and Tianfu Communication falling by more than 10%.

15:04:14

[Iran says US attack on its infrastructure leaves 8 dead, 20 injured] According to Iranian sources on the 17th, US forces attacked infrastructure in several Iranian provinces between the evening of the 16th and the early morning of the 17th, resulting in 8 deaths and 20 injuries. (CCTV)

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