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Our three US stocks to watch in July 2026 come from banking, energy, and EVs. Each faces a major catalyst this month. And in each, the options market and money-flow signals have already started to move. One bank opens earnings season whereas one oil giant is riding a fresh crude shock. There is also a carmaker facing a make-or-break report. Together, they show where the money is leaning, both bullish and bearish. JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) JPMorgan leads our US stocks to watch because it reports first, on July 14, and sets the mood for the entire banking sector. 2Q26 Earnings. Get ready. They’re going to be BIG, but expectations are really high too.Kickoff is $JPM on July 14. pic.twitter.com/kHnUzQ4wAX — David D. Tawil (@DavidDTawil) July 7, 2026 Analysts expect about $5.44 in earnings per share, up roughly 10% on last year but below the $5.94 it just posted in the first quar
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The prediction markets platform, Kalshi, is gaining notable traction as it focuses on expanding its derivatives offering beyond crypto. According to the latest update, the firm is reportedly seeking a regulatory nod to roll out derivatives products linked to real-world assets like gold, foreign exchange, and energy. Notably, a flurry of market watchers also view this update from Kalshi as a potential move to compete with the leading online brokerage platform, Robinhood. For context, the latter has recently accelerated its expansion into multi-asset derivatives, which has caught the eyes of traders. Kalshi Expands Derivatives Foothold Beyond Crypto Kalshi has already made headlines by entering the crypto perpetual futures market, becoming one of the first regulated US platforms to offer the product. Now, the company wants to replicate that strategy across traditional asset cl
The post Bitcoin Needs a Daily Close Above $64,700 to Seal Its Latest Rebound, Says Trader appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Bitcoin (BTC) saw intraday highs after Thursday’s Wall Street open as US stocks rebounded on fresh Iran peace hopes. Key points: Bitcoin joins a risk-asset rebound as US President Donald Trump said that Iran “wants to make a deal” after the ceasefire breakdown. Crypto short liquidations near $100 million over 24 hours. Traders see important BTC price levels coming as soon as the daily close. Crypto, stocks rise as Trump teases new Iran “deal” Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD rising back above $63,000, up by nearly 1.5% on the day. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView US stocks were in the green across the board, helping to erase Wednesday’s downside as US President Donald Trump said that the Iran peace deal was “over.” “They called a little while ago; they want to make a deal so badly,” Trump subsequently said in comments quoted by tra
Investors' focus on tech stocks amid geopolitical tensions highlights a shift in market dynamics, with crypto markets showing cautious divergence.
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The diesel export ban exacerbates global energy instability, prompting urgent shifts in supply chains and potential economic repercussions.
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The unprecedented concentration in the S&P 500 raises concerns about diversification and potential vulnerability to sector-specific risks.
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Strategy's rise highlights Bitcoin's growing influence in traditional markets, challenging established financial norms and increasing market volatility.
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The post Swift Blockchain Payments Pilot Transforms Cross-Border Transfers appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
For decades, cross-border banking has run on a system that closes at weekends, freezes overnight, and sometimes takes days to settle. SWIFT’s new blockchain payments infrastructure is a direct challenge to that model — and 17 of the world’s biggest banks are already lined up to test it. Key takeaways SWIFT has launched a blockchain-based ledger for a tokenized bank deposit pilot involving 17 major global banks, including HSBC, Citi, BNP Paribas, UBS, ANZ, DBS, and Standard Chartered. The ledger enables 24/7 cross-border payments, including overnight and weekend transactions — a break from traditional banking settlement windows. The system reached initial readiness after nine months of development and preserves existing compliance, credit, risk, and control standards. SWIFT’s messaging network already connects over 11,500 banks in more than 200 countries, giving this pilot an
The post Federal Reserve Minutes Reveal AI Boom Sparking Inflation Worries and Rate Hike Possibilities appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve policymakers identify AI infrastructure expansion as a significant contributor to inflationary pressures through elevated semiconductor, energy, and data center expenses Interest rates remained unchanged at 3.5%–3.75% during June’s policy meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh Half of the 18 voting committee members anticipate at least one rate increase by the conclusion of 2026 Market expectations show a 69.5% probability of unchanged rates at the upcoming July 29 decision, declining from 80% the previous week Prediction markets indicate a 59% likelihood of a rate adjustment this year, influenced by escalating U.S.-Iran geopolitical risks Central bank officials found themselves at odds during their June policy gathering regarding the appropriate path forward for interest rates. Documents released on Wednesday revealed th