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The Trump administration official says US, Iran will 'stand down' for now and vessels can move 'freely': Oil climbs to nearly $70, Dow futures gain 127 points

Energy infrastructure stock rose 500% in the past year; Citi predicts further growth.
Morgan Stanley declares "salt is the new oil," explaining its investment potential.
Top analysts are bullish on three stocks for strong long-term growth potential.
Nuclear plant deal: Walmart secures 176 megawatts from an Illinois nuclear facility in its first direct deal.
SpaceX's Starfall project could open a new revenue stream beyond rockets and Starlink.
Oil prices climb to nearly $70 following a geopolitical development between the US and Iran.
Fed's Barkin warns of high inflation but sees signs of impending relief.
Micron maintains market dominance driven by the essential role of memory in AI.
Polestar is being pushed out of the US market, with shares already reflecting the decline.
Jason Katz states the market is "significantly healthier" due to broadening-out trends.

Hang Seng Index surged 354 points to close above 23,000 with major gains in technology stocks like NetEase and SMIC rising 6%, while pharmaceutical shares were also actively traded, driving broad market optimism despite a 9% drop in Lenovo.

China's new "15th Five-Year" energy plan prioritizes quality over scale, with over 2 trillion yuan in investment forecast for clean energy, storage, and power equipment sectors.
SpaceX's Nasdaq listing sparks global capital attention, accelerating China's commercial aerospace industry into a golden development phase across the full supply chain.
AI-powered smart glasses surge 83% globally in Q1 2026, with AR and screenless models leading a 136% and 210% growth, marking a scaling inflection point for lightweight AI devices.
Indium phosphide (InP), the foundational semiconductor for AI optical interconnects, drives a 25.31% rise in its sector index since June, with major firms securing supply chain deals amid institutional buying.
Global new energy storage now accounts for 56.2% of total power storage, shifting from lithium-dominated models to diversified multi-technology competition, with 1545 GW projected by 2034.
5G Capital 2026 partnership between Huawei and Beijing联通 redefines network benchmarks from 5G commercialization to Mobile AI-driven application innovation, setting a new industry standard.
China's accounting houses (AIC) accelerate hard tech investments, with top 5 state banks now backing major storage giants like Changxin and Jiangcang in IPOs exceeding 29 billion yuan.
New agricultural product upgrades—such as cream watermelon, selenium-rich duck eggs, and probiotic yogurt—reflect rising consumer demand for safe, nutritious, and diversified food amid dietary imbalance concerns.
China's 28th Association for Science and Technology Conference in July 2026 will focus on "seizing high points to generate new momentum," featuring strategic forums on rare metals and minerals in Inner Mongolia and Yunnan.
GPU demand soars with "compute banks" and "token packages" emerging to democratize AI access for SMEs, breaking barriers in cost, usability, and idle resource utilization across the computing ecosystem.

Yen plunges to near 162 per dollar, a 39.5-year low, fueling currency intervention concerns

Yen Hits New Low Against Dollar: The Japanese yen fell to approximately 162 per dollar, marking a 39.5-year low. Fear of currency intervention by the government has intensified amid market volatility.
New Foreign Investment Committee Established: Japan has launched a cross-governmental Foreign Investment Committee to conduct pre-screening of foreign investments, aiming to strengthen economic security and ensure national safeguards.
Regional Banks Adopt New Financing Model: Regional banks are focusing on a new financing system called “Corporate Value Guarantee Rights,” which supports long-term business growth. In just one month, numerous cases have been reported.
Tokyo Stock Market Continues to Fall: The Tokyo stock market dropped by over 1,300 yen at one point, with concerns about overheating in the market leading to selling of semiconductor stocks. Buybacks were also observed.
Government Announces “Bone-Thin Policy” Draft: The government released a draft of its “Bone-Thin Policy,” which includes firm responses to rule-breaking foreigners and proper management of private accommodations (minpaku).
U.S. Imposes 100% Tariff on IT-Taxing Countries: The U.S. announced it will impose a 100% tariff on countries that tax IT companies, protecting American tech giants like Google and Meta.
Rare Earth Recycling Project Launched in Japan: Japan’s first rare earth recycling project has been initiated, involving Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, and Shin-Etsu Chemical. The goal is to build a supply chain independent of China.
High Oil Prices and Falling Crude Prices: New York crude oil prices fell to around $69 per barrel, marking a four-month low amid expectations of supply recovery.
New York Stock Market Slightly Falls: The New York stock market dropped by 44 dollars, with concerns about AI profitability leading to selling.
Heatstroke Prevention at Construction Sites: With July’s safety week approaching, construction sites are being urged to prevent heatstroke. A safety patrol was conducted at the Taeru Film Village to ensure worker safety.

The most important event is that private key vulnerabilities, not smart contracts, caused 40% of the crypto industry's $16 billion hack losses, prompting new security measures and regulatory clarity efforts.

Account security failures (private keys) were the primary cause of 40% of the $16 billion in crypto hack losses, surpassing smart contract vulnerabilities.
The White House is collaborating with law enforcement to advance the "Crypto Clarity Act," aiming to establish regulatory frameworks for the industry.
J.P. Morgan is expanding its blockchain settlement network to support banks as they modernize cross-border payment systems.
Chainalysis, a leading crypto analytics firm, is proposing new industry standards to improve blockchain tracing and investigative capabilities.
The impending deadline of the EU's MiCA regulation threatens to disqualify 10 million crypto users from accessing platforms within the European Union.
Ripple is urging institutions to borrow against tokenized assets on the XRPL to enhance liquidity and utility in the financial sector.
BNY (Bank of New York) is launching stablecoin services for institutional clients, initially integrating Circle's USDC.
BlackRock is deepening its exposure to DeFi through an integration with Ethena, which has resulted in an 8% increase in the ENA token price.
Ukraine has transferred $8.3 million of seized crypto assets, potentially as part of a strategic national reserve plan.
El Salvador claims it is purchasing Bitcoin daily for its reserves, though the IMF disputes the validity and reporting of these transactions.

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