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Last updated: July 3, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Global Markets & Geopolitics

Oil futures surged 2.1% as OPEC production jumped in June amid increased flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a survey showed. This surge in oil output comes as Russia hikes June subsidies to refiners by over six-fold to avoid domestic fuel shortages Russia hikes June subsidies. Meanwhile, Brent crude is forecast by Citi to fall $60 barrel by year-end, anticipating a return to market surplus. The U.S. dollar remained weak against a basket of currencies following worse-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data. In Europe, ECB President Lagarde will attend next week's Ecofin meeting, while Governing Council member Joachim Nagel stressed the need for vigilance at the next rate decision due to inflation risks ECB's Nagel stresses vigilance. French economists suggest the Federal Reserve will still need to hike rates this year despite recent labor market weakness Fed and ECB diverge.

Defense & Aerospace

The U.K., Italy, and Japan's fighter jet venture, involving BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, secured a significant $6.14 billion contract to develop a new stealth fighter. In contrast, France's Thales will record a charge after Germany scrapped its frigate program for F126 frigates. U.S. officials expressed concern that any Israeli attempt to kill Iranian negotiators would have derailed peace talks. In Ukraine, escalating drone strikes, fuel shortages, and power cuts in Crimea are intensifying pressure on President Putin.

Corporate & Investment

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is set to invest $1.75 billion to support EQT Corp.'s artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion. Carlyle Group has hired JM Financial and Goldman Sachs to advise on a potential $400 million IPO of its India-based healthcare revenue cycle management business. In a rescue deal, iCON Infrastructure will buy struggling Northern Fiber, a German fiber-network operator. GFL Environmental Inc. is considering a take-private transaction after attracting interest from buyout firms GFL weighs take-private. CVC Capital Partners is financing its buyout of Italian food-ingredients maker Irca SpA with €1.2 billion ($1.4 of high-yield bonds CVC plans €1.2 billion bonds. The Adani Group announced nearly $15 billion in investment commitments this week, as U.S. legal clouds begin to clear.

Economic & Regulatory Watch

Wealth managers are accused of "deliberate obfuscation" over fees, according to an industry chief, as the FCA urges the use of plain English Wealth managers obfuscate fees. European asset managers will face revised, less stringent ESG reporting requirements EU cuts ESG reporting. The U.S. Congress's decision to scrap a rule capping overdraft fees has led to a rise in bank revenue from these charges. President Trump is reportedly against centralized AI regulation, according to an outgoing tech adviser Trump opposes AI regulation. The temporary suspension of the Jones Act has benefited California drivers, Gulf Coast refiners, and Puerto Ricans Trump lifts Jones Act.

Market Trends & Sectors

The U.K., Italian, and Japanese fighter jet venture secured a $6.14 billion contract, while France's Thales faces a charge after Germany scrapped a frigate program Thales faces charge. Canadian stocks saw broad gains following the unveiling of a new pipeline project to the country's West Coast Canadian stocks climb. Food prices edged lower as cereals, sugar, and dairy products became less expensive, though El Niño risks add uncertainty Food prices edge lower. Big Tobacco's financial health is improving despite declining smoker numbers, prompting investors to rethink the industry's prospects Big Tobacco financials improve. European lawmakers are proposing a law that threatens investment in the bloc, warning carmaker Xpeng Europe's dilemma over Chinese.

Political & Social Developments

A heatwave in Washington D.C. led to a climb in calls to emergency medical services as temperatures neared 100 degrees Heat suffocates Washington DC. Assemblyman Robert Smullen will not run on the Conservative Party line in his bid to replace Representative Elise Stefanik after Trump's intervention Trump intervenes in NY race. U.S. officials believed Israel was plotting to kill Iranian negotiators, fearing it would derail peace talks Israel plotting to kill negotiators. The MAGA base has remained quiet following reports of President Trump earning $2.2 billion in personal gains during his first year back in the White House. Argentina's central bank extended maturities worth $6 billion on repurchase agreements to ease government debt ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Denmark has uninvited the U.S. from its Fourth of July celebrations due to anger over Greenland Denmark uninvites US.

Other Notable News

Artists have alleged an "epic betrayal" by a collapsed fund that pooled artworks over 20 years for future sale Artists allege betrayal. MPs raised concerns over links to a health official who recused herself from an NHS Palantir contract decision NHS Palantir contract dispute. Prediction markets are suffering as crowds exhibit similar thinking Crowds become stupider. Long lines for gas in Russia shattered the illusion of normalcy, prompting one resident to question if they were back in the Soviet Union Gas lines in Russia.