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Last updated: July 5, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Public Markets Briefing

Technology & Autos

Electric vehicle batteries are defying expectations after hundreds of thousands of miles, suggesting improved longevity and durability that could reshape consumer confidence and the industry's long-term economics. Meanwhile, South Korea's central bank has issued a warning regarding single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds, specifically those tied to major chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, citing risks of market concentration and amplified volatility.

Energy

OPEC+ delegates have reached a preliminary agreement to increase oil quotas by approximately 188,000 barrels per day starting in August, according to sources. This potential supply boost, though modest, could eventually add more crude to the market, contingent on geopolitical developments such as a potential US-Iran peace accord.