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US markets were lifted by the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady while signaling possible future tightening, with stock futures jumping and Dow futures up 260 points.

The Strait of Hormuz may see oil flows accelerate sooner than many expect.
Several technology and chip stocks have posted huge gains and may still have further upside, according to analysts.
Market attention is focused on futures, Fed policy, Iran-related developments, and premarket movers.
CME plans to sue the CFTC over perpetual futures, highlighting a regulatory dispute.
Investor interest remains strong in SpaceX, with comments, options activity, and ETF inclusion drawing attention.
Alphabet’s Waymo is recalling thousands of robotaxis because of a software problem in construction zones.
Accenture fell after a weak revenue outlook, even as it announced major cybersecurity deals.
Intel jumped after news tied to Apple chip plans, while nuclear and data-center stocks also rallied on sector-specific catalysts.
Warsh’s Fed leadership style is already being seen as a sharp break from precedent and a possible source of market risk.
The Fed is holding rates steady for now, but officials are leaving room for future tightening, keeping markets alert.

Hong Kong stocks fell sharply, with the Hang Seng Index dropping 387 points as Meituan sank 3.5% and tech shares were mixed despite Tencent’s HK$500 million buyback.

European stocks were mixed in early trading as investors watched the Bank of England meeting, while U.S. futures rose nearly 300 points and the UK market fell about 1%.
Hong Kong listed Tencent repurchased about 1.144 million shares for roughly HK$500 million, and Xiaomi also announced a HK$4 billion buyback plan to start the next day.
Central banks in Taiwan and Switzerland both kept policy rates unchanged as expected, with the Swiss franc weakening slightly after the decision.
Hong Kong’s overall rental yield fell again to 3.24% in April, marking an eighth straight monthly decline and ending the “cheaper to buy than rent” situation.
Several Hong Kong companies issued profit warnings or weaker outlooks, including Bauhaus International, Guofu Quantum, China Tobacco Hong Kong, and China National Medicines Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, along with the HKMA and other regulators, launched pilot initiatives including digital payment support for after-hours derivatives trading and plans for five-year government bond futures on August 3.
The Chinese government and regulators announced major financial market reforms at the 2026 Lujiazui Forum, including broader support for tech firms, AI companies, and innovation-driven listings.
Mainland authorities also pushed policies to support “AI + consumption,” robotics in consumer scenarios, long-term capital investment in stocks and bonds, and stricter regulation of platform competition and ETF investor protection.
Hong Kong’s competitiveness ranking rose to second globally in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook, highlighting improved international standing.
There were multiple notable corporate and market developments, including Baidu’s robotaxi milestone in Hong Kong, Lei Jun increasing his stake in Kingsoft, and Capital reducing its holding in Li Ning.

Tokyo stocks surged past 70,000 for the first time, driven by easing geopolitical fears after a U.S.-Iran conflict de-escalation and broad gains in heavyweight shares.

Tokyo stocks hit a record high above 70,000 yen, extending a six-day rally.
The surge was helped by the U.S. declaration ending fighting with Iran.
TOPIX also reached a new all-time high alongside the Nikkei.
The yen weakened to the upper 160-yen range per dollar, near intervention-watch levels.
Market weakness in the yen was driven by expectations of further U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes.
New York markets saw the yen fall to 160.79 per dollar and U.S. stocks drop 507 points.
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank is expanding invoice purchasing to help small businesses improve cash flow.
Lotte canceled an ice cream price revision amid possible regulatory scrutiny over cartel concerns.
Construction sites are strengthening heatstroke prevention with environmental measures and earlier shifts.
AI-based tree-fall risk assessment from smartphone photos is attracting local governments lacking experts.

Bitcoin price slid as the ECB allegedly blocked Binance from the MiCA application while Bybit was added to MAS’s alert list, signaling intensified regulatory scrutiny across the crypto market.

Hive shares rose about 10% after the company announced a $220 million deal to build AI infrastructure in Canada.
Investors are rotating away from the Magnificent 7 and crypto, and toward AI-related bottlenecks and infrastructure plays.
The U.S. dollar index is nearing a major breakout, which could pressure Bitcoin because the dollar is often viewed as its main macro opponent.
Aster gained more than 10% after a “buyback and burn” upgrade, but the price surge did not last long.
Analysts say the crypto market is now defensive and lightly positioned after the Federal Reserve decision.
Malta’s regulator is considering whether some DeFi activities should come under MiCA rules.
Bond market signals suggest interest-rate expectations are shifting, and Bitcoin bulls should pay attention.
The dollar index is breaking higher while Bitcoin struggles to hold up against the stronger currency.
Strategy’s preferred stock STRC fell to a record low and dropped below par value.
XRP fell back below $1.20 after its breakout rally lost momentum near an important resistance level.

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