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Wall Street Mixed as Oil Surge on Iran Tensions Hits Dow, S&P; Nasdaq Recovers
Indices

Wall Street Mixed as Oil Surge on Iran Tensions Hits Dow, S&P; Nasdaq Recovers

U.S. stocks ended mixed Monday as a spike in oil prices on US-Iran tensions weighed on the Dow and S&P 500, while the Nasdaq pared losses.

Yahoo Finance Jul 17, 2026
Midera Food Processing Rings NYSE Closing Bell
Indices

Midera Food Processing Rings NYSE Closing Bell

Midera Food Processing, Inc. celebrated its NYSE listing by ringing the closing bell, marking a milestone for the food processing sector.

Nasdaq Jul 17, 2026
U.S. Oil Exports Hit All-Time High in April
Commodities

U.S. Oil Exports Hit All-Time High in April

U.S. crude and petroleum product exports surged to a record in April, driven by strong global demand and robust domestic production.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov) Jul 17, 2026
Brent, Carruthers Push for Passage of Aisha's Law to Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Commodities

Brent, Carruthers Push for Passage of Aisha's Law to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Representatives Brent and Carruthers urge lawmakers to pass Aisha's Law, aiming to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims.

Ohio House of Representatives (.gov) Jul 17, 2026
China Factory Inflation Accelerates as Consumer Prices Cool
Economic Data

China Factory Inflation Accelerates as Consumer Prices Cool

China's factory-gate prices rose faster in December, while consumer inflation eased, signaling uneven demand recovery.

WSJ Jul 17, 2026
China's Factory-Gate Inflation Hits 4-Year High, Pressuring Margins
Economic Data

China's Factory-Gate Inflation Hits 4-Year High, Pressuring Margins

China's PPI surged to a 4-year high in October, squeezing manufacturers and signaling persistent cost pressures.

Reuters Jul 17, 2026
China June CPI Misses Forecasts, PPI Hits Near 4-Year High
Economic Data

China June CPI Misses Forecasts, PPI Hits Near 4-Year High

China's June CPI rose 0.2% YoY, below expectations, while PPI jumped 0.9% YoY, the highest since 2020, signaling uneven demand.

CNBC Jul 17, 2026
Rate Cuts Unlikely to Boost Student Loan Repayment for Distressed Borrowers
Central Banks

Rate Cuts Unlikely to Boost Student Loan Repayment for Distressed Borrowers

Lower interest rates may not increase student loan repayment among struggling borrowers, new analysis suggests, challenging policy expectations.

Urban Institute Jul 17, 2026
Indian Rupee Firms on RBI Intervention, Trump Tariff Pause Hopes
Central Banks

Indian Rupee Firms on RBI Intervention, Trump Tariff Pause Hopes

The Indian rupee strengthened as RBI intervention countered oil price pressures and a softer dollar followed Trump's tariff remarks.

Reuters Jul 17, 2026
Fed Conference Focuses on Rural America Investment Challenges
Central Banks

Fed Conference Focuses on Rural America Investment Challenges

The Federal Reserve System held a conference on investing in rural America, highlighting economic disparities and potential policy responses.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York Jul 17, 2026
ScoreCM to Sponsor Forex Expo Dubai 2026 as Platinum Partner
Forex

ScoreCM to Sponsor Forex Expo Dubai 2026 as Platinum Partner

ScoreCM joins Forex Expo Dubai 2026 as Platinum Sponsor, highlighting its commitment to the regional forex community.

Yahoo Finance Jul 17, 2026
Platts Halts BRL-USD Mexico City Fixing from July 8
Forex

Platts Halts BRL-USD Mexico City Fixing from July 8

S&P Global Platts will discontinue its BRL-USD forex rate assessed at Mexico City time, effective July 8, citing market feedback.

S&P Global Jul 17, 2026
EUR/USD Under Pressure as Hormuz Tensions Shift Risk to Downside
Forex

EUR/USD Under Pressure as Hormuz Tensions Shift Risk to Downside

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are weighing on EUR/USD, tilting the risk-reward balance toward further downside.

FOREX.com Jul 17, 2026
BofA Trims 2026 Gold Forecast, Maintains Long-Term Bullish View
Gold

BofA Trims 2026 Gold Forecast, Maintains Long-Term Bullish View

Bank of America cuts its 2026 average gold price forecast but still sees long-term upside. The revision reflects near-term headwinds while affirming structural support.

Reuters Jul 17, 2026
Polymarket Plans US Marketing Push to Rebuild Trust After 4-Year Ban
Crypto

Polymarket Plans US Marketing Push to Rebuild Trust After 4-Year Ban

Polymarket's US operations chief says the platform is launching a marketing blitz to restore credibility following a four-year regulatory ban.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
Bitcoin Holds Steady, Gold Slides as US-Iran Tensions Resurface
Crypto

Bitcoin Holds Steady, Gold Slides as US-Iran Tensions Resurface

Oil climbs for a third day, gold falls for a fourth, while bitcoin edges up 1.6% on the week as geopolitical risks simmer.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
XRP Holds $1.10 as Traders Eye Long-Term Breakout Pattern
Crypto

XRP Holds $1.10 as Traders Eye Long-Term Breakout Pattern

XRP defends $1.00-$1.05 support but remains capped below resistance. Analysts track wedge and channel patterns for a potential breakout.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
Crypto Trader Loses $1M in Approval Phishing Scam
Crypto

Crypto Trader Loses $1M in Approval Phishing Scam

A trader lost $1 million after signing a malicious token approval, highlighting approval phishing as a major threat that netted scammers over $14 billion last year.

Cointelegraph Jul 17, 2026
Wyden Urges Senate to Keep Blockchain Protections in CLARITY Act
Crypto

Wyden Urges Senate to Keep Blockchain Protections in CLARITY Act

Senator Ron Wyden pushes to retain the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act in the CLARITY Act, aiming to protect blockchain developers from excessive regulation.

Cointelegraph Jul 17, 2026
Nasdaq Slides as TSMC Triggers Sell Rule; Oil Tanker Hits Buy Point
Indices

Nasdaq Slides as TSMC Triggers Sell Rule; Oil Tanker Hits Buy Point

The Nasdaq fell while TSMC triggered a sell rule. An oil shipping stock steered into a buy entry amid mixed market action.

Investor's Business Daily Jul 17, 2026
TIPC ETF Offers 6% Yield via Inflation-Protected Bond Ladder
Central Banks

TIPC ETF Offers 6% Yield via Inflation-Protected Bond Ladder

The TIPS ladder ETF from Northern Trust targets a 6.00% dividend yield with $2.91M AUM, distributing income and principal as bonds mature.

TradingView Jul 17, 2026
Russell Futures Steady After Cooler PPI Data
Economic Data

Russell Futures Steady After Cooler PPI Data

Small-cap Russell 2000 futures consolidated after a softer-than-expected PPI report eased inflation concerns.

CME Group Jul 17, 2026
Why US Inflation Outpaces Other Developed Economies
Economic Data

Why US Inflation Outpaces Other Developed Economies

US inflation remains stickier than in other developed nations due to strong consumer demand, a hot labor market, and fiscal spending.

marketplace.org Jul 17, 2026
Bitcoin Nears $65K as Cooling US Inflation Crushes Rate Hike Bets
Crypto

Bitcoin Nears $65K as Cooling US Inflation Crushes Rate Hike Bets

June CPI data slashed rate hike odds from 43% to 13%, boosting Bitcoin toward $65K. All eyes now on the September FOMC meeting.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026