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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Middle East Tensions and Oil Market Volatility

Renewed hostilities in the Middle East, as attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of crude amid the turmoil. China instructed some refiners to to shield domestic consumers as the conflict persists. The global energy situation in the short term due to declining oil inventories and intensifying competition for supplies, according to Eni SpA’s CEO. Oil exporters are building resilience to mitigate the impact of potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has CME Group’s plan for 24/7 oil futures trading. Germany’s oil industry from a fuel subsidy intended to help motorists.

US Equities and Corporate Dealmaking

US equities posted gains for a second consecutive week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on track to finish higher, despite a choppy stretch following renewed US-Iran attacks. The Dow, however. The market parsed geopolitical developments and the record US listing of South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc., which jumped in its debut and was more than seven times oversubscribed. Wall Street traders in the lead-up to earnings season. Investors are amid rising expenses, student debt, and diminishing job prospects. MGM Resorts International is in deal talks with Barry Diller’s People Inc. for a potential acquisition. Blackstone and TPG are for a Hologic unit. Atlassian fired worker, according to a federal labor law judge.

Economic Indicators and Policy Shifts

UK inflation, with the poorest bearing the brunt of the energy shock. London rental affordability has improved despite recent price increases, with the salary needed to afford a rental home falling by 17% in the past year. China’s nationwide electricity load for the year on July 10, reaching 1.518 billion kilowatts. A bipartisan housing bill has become law without President Trump’s signature, offering incentives for incremental changes. Trump has for endangered species, ending a 50-year-old safeguard. The US Securities and Exchange Commission is supported by Exxon Mobil. The WSJ Dollar Index to 97.20.

Automotive and Technology Sector Developments

Volkswagen AG CEO Oliver Blume is under pressure as labor unions torpedo his revival plan. Porsche deliveries due to production changes and the end of US tax incentives. Slate Auto’s $25,000 electric pickup truck is jumping into a difficult market. Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets. UK regulators will, designating Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Oracle as ‘critical third parties.’ The new housing law offers incentives for local governments and builders.

Political and Social Affairs Impacting Markets

President Trump on US companies in a bid to lower prices, raising concerns about a shift to a ‘hyper-populist playbook.’ The Justice Department is from New York Times reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One, a move the Times called a “brazen act.” Representative Ro Khanna in the West Bank. US employers have been of immigrant workers due to shifting Temporary Protected Status deadlines. Mexico plans to in the US over immigrant deaths.

International Relations and Geopolitical Developments

Iran’s foreign minister concerning the Strait of Hormuz, following clashes between the U.S. and Iran. Israel struck Iranian, claiming it provided revenue and weapons means, though it also impacted the civilian economy. China’s President Xi Jinping to its friendship with North Korea and support for Kim Jong Un. India and New Zealand plan a strategic partnership that. Europe may face after tensions flared with Iran.