Trump Drops 20% Fee for Hormuz Cargo After Gulf Pressure
President Donald Trump backed away from his plan to impose a 20% charge on cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after US allies in the Gulf urged him to drop it.
Market Rumor - will Samsung think about potential US Share sale?
According to Bloomberg (July 14, 2026), Samsung Electronics Co. is in the early stages of exploring a potential offering of American depositary receipts, according to people familiar with the matter.
China's Green Exports Gain Momentum as Global Energy Transition Accelerates
China's exports of green technology products continued to accelerate in the first half of the year, driven by the accelerating global energy transition.
Fed Rate-Hike Bets Mount Before Inflation Data, Warsh Testimony
Bond traders ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this month, ahead of a closely watched US inflation report and remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Oil Climbs as US Strikes Iran, Fueling Inflation and Rate Hike Bets
Oil rose and Treasuries fell after the US launched another round of strikes against Iran, reviving concern that higher energy prices will keep inflation elevated and interest rates higher for longer.
OpenAI, Meta, SpaceXAI Compete for More Cost-Efficient AI Models
Three prominent artificial intelligence developers released new models over the past week. They all promise to be more advanced, but their biggest immediate selling point may not be what they can do but how little they charge to do it.
Container Carriers Eye Return to Red Sea Route
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG signaled confidence about resuming passage through the Red Sea, sending the container carriers’ shares down on expectation a return to the shorter route will ease capacity constraints and temper a surge in shipping rates.
Meta to Build First Data Center in Canada, Expanding Global Fleet
Meta Platforms Inc. will invest around $10 billion to build its first data center in Canada as the company expands its infrastructure to support its artificial intelligence ambitions.
Apple Expands Broadcom Partnership with $30 Billion U.S. Supply Chain Commitment
Apple announced it will expand its partnership with Broadcom through a more than US$30 billion commitment focused on strengthening its U.S. supply chain. As part of the initiative, Apple will also invest US$1.5 billion in Broadcom's manufacturing facility in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Arbitrage Traders Face Tougher Challenge With SK Hynix Than TSMC
Arbitrage desks looking to trade SK Hynix Inc.’s new American depository receipts are dusting off playbooks from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. But many say the comparison only goes so far.
US Military Launches Strikes on Iran for Second Straight Day
The US military struck Iran for the second straight day, an escalation of violence that threatens efforts to reach a permanent peace deal.
SK Hynix US Offering Is More Than Seven Times Oversubscribed
SK Hynix Inc.'s US listing is more than seven times oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, as the South Korean memory chipmaker prepares to price its offering Thursday.
