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CFTC Challenges Michigan Court Order to Force Kalshi to Reverse Trades
Crypto

CFTC Challenges Michigan Court Order to Force Kalshi to Reverse Trades

The U.S. CFTC is pushing back against a Michigan court order that would require Kalshi to cancel trades, arguing the state should not be allowed to 'bully' the firm.

CoinDesk Jul 17, 2026
Gold Surges Over 2% as US Inflation Data Comes in Cool
Gold

Gold Surges Over 2% as US Inflation Data Comes in Cool

Gold prices jumped more than 2% after softer-than-expected US inflation data boosted expectations for a less aggressive Fed.

Reuters Jul 17, 2026
Gold Tests $4,100 Resistance as US CPI Cools Sharply
Gold

Gold Tests $4,100 Resistance as US CPI Cools Sharply

Gold prices surged to test $4,100 after a sharp drop in US inflation, reigniting rate cut expectations and weakening the dollar.

KITCO Jul 17, 2026
FINXSOL LaunchPad Offers All-in-One Forex Brokerage for Fintech Startups
Forex

FINXSOL LaunchPad Offers All-in-One Forex Brokerage for Fintech Startups

FINXSOL introduces LaunchPad, a complete forex brokerage infrastructure for fintech startups, streamlining setup and operations.

TMX Newsfile Jul 17, 2026
USD Price Action: USD/JPY, GBP/USD, EUR/USD, Gold, BTC Setups
Forex

USD Price Action: USD/JPY, GBP/USD, EUR/USD, Gold, BTC Setups

Key technical levels for USD/JPY, GBP/USD, EUR/USD, gold, and BTC as the dollar steadies. Traders eye support and resistance zones.

FOREX.com Jul 17, 2026
Global FX & Fixed Income: Dollar Steady, Yen Under Pressure Ahead of BOJ
Forex

Global FX & Fixed Income: Dollar Steady, Yen Under Pressure Ahead of BOJ

Forex markets show dollar strength against yen, euro steady. Fixed income yields climb on hawkish Fed bets.

Moomoo Jul 17, 2026
Central Banks Eye Digital IDs to Drive Next-Gen Financial Inclusion
Central Banks

Central Banks Eye Digital IDs to Drive Next-Gen Financial Inclusion

Central banks are exploring digital identity systems to expand financial access, aiming to bring unbanked populations into the formal economy.

Federal Reserve (.gov) Jul 17, 2026
Rep. Young Kim Talks Fed Policy with Former Chair Kevin Warsh
Central Banks

Rep. Young Kim Talks Fed Policy with Former Chair Kevin Warsh

Rep. Young Kim met with Kevin Warsh to discuss monetary policy. The conversation focused on inflation and economic outlook.

Congresswoman Young Kim (.gov) Jul 17, 2026
ECB Taps 36 Providers for Digital Euro Pilot Program
Central Banks

ECB Taps 36 Providers for Digital Euro Pilot Program

ECB selects 36 payment service providers to participate in the digital euro pilot, advancing CBDC development.

European Central Bank Jul 17, 2026
Gold Bulls Test $4,000 Resistance Again
Gold

Gold Bulls Test $4,000 Resistance Again

Gold prices hover near $4,000 as bulls assess breakout odds amid mixed macro signals.

FOREX.com Jul 17, 2026
US Crude Stockpiles Drop as Refinery Activity Rises
Commodities

US Crude Stockpiles Drop as Refinery Activity Rises

US crude inventories fell last week, driven by higher refinery runs and strong demand, according to official data.

WSJ Jul 17, 2026
WTI Crude Oil Stalls as US-Iran Tensions Rise
Commodities

WTI Crude Oil Stalls as US-Iran Tensions Rise

WTI crude oil futures paused on Tuesday as escalating geopolitical risks between the US and Iran balanced demand concerns.

CME Group Jul 17, 2026
Oil Steadies as US Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Launches More Airstrikes
Commodities

Oil Steadies as US Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Launches More Airstrikes

Crude prices held steady after the U.S. reinstated a naval blockade on Iran and conducted additional airstrikes, raising geopolitical risk premiums.

CNBC Jul 17, 2026
US stocks climb to records as Apple leads tech rally
Indices

US stocks climb to records as Apple leads tech rally

Major US indices rose Monday, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all gaining as Apple hit a new all-time high.

Yahoo Finance Jul 17, 2026
Nasdaq Edges Higher as Apple Offsets Chip Weakness
Indices

Nasdaq Edges Higher as Apple Offsets Chip Weakness

The Nasdaq rose Monday despite a selloff in semiconductor stocks, as Apple led a rally among mega-cap tech names.

Investor's Business Daily Jul 17, 2026
Space Stocks vs S&P 500: Can the Sector Outperform?
Indices

Space Stocks vs S&P 500: Can the Sector Outperform?

A look at whether space-related equities can beat the broader market, with key catalysts and risks.

Goldman Sachs Jul 17, 2026
Stanley Black & Decker Drops 3.6%, Trades Above GF Value
Earnings

Stanley Black & Decker Drops 3.6%, Trades Above GF Value

SWK shares fell 3.6% to $86.15, trading above its GF Value of $82.16, suggesting overvaluation. The stock holds a GF Score of 73/100.

GuruFocus Jul 9, 2026
McDonald's Stock Dips 1.4%, Underperforms Market Ahead of Earnings
Earnings

McDonald's Stock Dips 1.4%, Underperforms Market Ahead of Earnings

MCD fell 1.4% in the latest session, lagging the S&P 500 and Dow. Analysts expect a 4.7% EPS increase and 4.53% revenue growth year-over-year.

Yahoo Finance Jul 9, 2026
Darden Restaurants Files Form 144 with SEC
Earnings

Darden Restaurants Files Form 144 with SEC

Darden Restaurants (DRI) filed Form 144 with the SEC on July 7, according to Investing.com. The filing is a standard regulatory notice.

Investing.com Nigeria Jul 9, 2026
Akamai Named Strategic Security Partner for WWT's AI ARMOR Framework
Technology

Akamai Named Strategic Security Partner for WWT's AI ARMOR Framework

Akamai joins WWT's ARMOR framework as a strategic security partner, integrating its software intelligence with NVIDIA BlueField DPUs to enhance AI security.

GlobeNewswire Jul 8, 2026
Akamai to Secure WWT's NVIDIA-Powered AI Factories
Technology

Akamai to Secure WWT's NVIDIA-Powered AI Factories

Akamai partners with WWT to protect AI factories using NVIDIA BlueField DPUs, cutting ransomware containment times by 21.4%.

Stock Titan Jul 8, 2026
Bio-Techne Launches AI-Designed Proteins to Boost Cell Therapy Reproducibility
Technology

Bio-Techne Launches AI-Designed Proteins to Boost Cell Therapy Reproducibility

Bio-Techne unveils heat-stable, hyperactive designer proteins engineered via AI to enhance scalability and consistency in cell culture and therapy development.

PR Newswire Jul 8, 2026
D.R. Horton Leverages Scale as Mortgage Rates Shape Housing Demand
Central Banks

D.R. Horton Leverages Scale as Mortgage Rates Shape Housing Demand

D.R. Horton uses its national scale and diverse product mix to navigate housing demand influenced by mortgage rates and economic factors, focusing on entry-level buyers.

AD HOC NEWS Jul 8, 2026
Japan's Yen Rout Fuels Crypto Shift: Hedge Funds Bet Big on Further Slide
Crypto

Japan's Yen Rout Fuels Crypto Shift: Hedge Funds Bet Big on Further Slide

Hedge funds are most bearish on yen since 2007, boosting bets on losses. Japan's weak yen pushes companies toward Bitcoin and XRP.

CoinDesk Jul 8, 2026