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TradingKey - The United States will release June Consumer Price Index (CPI) data this Tuesday, marking one of the most critical macro events for global financial markets this week. Following a significant pickup in U.S. inflation in May, and as recent Middle East tensions, oil price volatility, Fed meeting minutes, and non-farm payroll data collectively shift market expectations, the June CPI will significantly impact the Federal Reserve's next policy assessment while directly determining the short-term trajectory of U.S. stocks, the U.S. Dollar (USD), and Gold (XAUUSD).

Japanese and South Korean stock markets faced a "Black Monday" as the KOSPI plunged more than 8%, triggering circuit breakers. The Nikkei 225 fell nearly 2%, while SK Hynix plummeted 15%, Samsung dropped more than 10%, and Kioxia fell over 12%.

TradingKey - During the Asian trading session on July 13, the South Korean stock market experienced a "Black Monday." Despite reports that Samsung Electronics has completed the tape-out of Tesla's AI5 chips and is preparing for production, the company's share price still closed down over 10%, leading the decline in the KOSPI Index. The Korea Exchange (KRX) urgently activated its "Sidecar" mechanism during the session to suspend program trading sell orders.

TradingKey - TSMC (TSM) released June revenue data today that shocked the market. Data shows that monthly consolidated revenue reached NT$442.68 billion, not only increasing 6.2% month-on-month from May but also surging 67.9% year-on-year, with the annual growth rate hitting a recent high.

The KOSPI plunged 8%, triggering circuit breakers, while SK Hynix plummeted 13%, sparking a stampede in tech stocks.

TradingKey - WTI crude oil (USOIL) prices surged during the early Asian session on July 13. Driven by the escalation of the US-Iran conflict over the weekend, the market has factored the risk of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz back into its trading logic, with WTI crude rising by over 4% to reach an intraday high of $74.66.

SK Hynix shares plummeted more than 10% today, falling below the 2 million won mark and hitting a one-month low.

Micron announced $250B in US manufacturing investment through 2035, SK Hynix listed at +14% on Nasdaq but MU held $980, and TD Cowen says ‘it’s different this time.’ At $982 with Q4 earnings September 22, here’s the week-ahead setup.

TradingKey - On July 12, Eastern Time, renewed military conflict broke out between the United States and Iran, significantly escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to the latest reports, a container ship was attacked and caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz. Subsequently, the U.S. launched airstrikes on multiple military targets inside Iran, while Iran responded by launching missiles and drones at several U.S.-affiliated facilities in the Middle East, further intensifying the military confrontation between the two sides.

TradingKey - On July 10, Eastern Time, the three major US indices closed higher as the market continued to price in AI growth and the upcoming second-quarter earnings season. Despite ongoing US-Iran tensions disrupting the energy market, investors shifted their focus back to corporate earnings, AI i

NVDA jumped 4% on Thursday after the Trump administration eased export controls for the UAE. At $210 the forward P/E has dropped to pre-AI boom levels. But the 4H chart shows a double top at $212. Here’s the week-ahead setup.

Japanese and South Korean stock markets recovered from an early-session dip to trade higher, with the KOSPI Index and Nikkei 225 edging up slightly. Samsung Electronics and SoftBank continued to gain momentum, while SK Hynix and Kioxia trended lower.

In the first half of 2026, tech giants such as Nvidia, Google, and Apple all reached new all-time highs. However, Meta (META) not only failed to reach these levels but also exhibited overall weakness, plunging more than 14% during the period. This performance underperformed the three major U.S. stock indices, ranking it second-to-last among the Magnificent Seven, behind only Microsoft. Will Meta continue its downward trend in the second half of the year, or will it stage a comeback to surge toward new highs and even challenge the $1,000 milestone?

TradingKey - SoFi launched small-business loans, an AI trading platform, and a new ETF last week. It’s also in the SpaceX prospectus as a retail broker. At $18.74 in a symmetrical triangle, the $20.10 breakout level is the watch for the week ahead. Earnings July 29.

TradingKey - Melius Research targets $1,050 for Western Digital. Goldman raised to $650. Q4 earnings are July 29 with consensus EPS of $3.27, up 100%. At $569 in a descending channel, here’s what the bull and bear cases say.

TradingKey - In the coming week, global markets will usher in the first true "super week" of the second half of the year. A dense release of key U.S. inflation and consumption data for June, including CPI, PPI, and retail sales, will directly influence expectations for the Federal Reserve's policy meeting at the end of July. Meanwhile, the second-quarter U.S. earnings season officially kicks off, with major banks led by JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Bank of America among the first to report. Tech giants such as ASML, TSMC, and Netflix will also release their results, providing the latest bellwether for the AI industry chain and the global technology sector.

TradingKey - TSMC's (TSM) earnings call serves as a bellwether for the global semiconductor industry. As the world's most advanced foundry, TSMC's capacity utilization, capital expenditure plans, and AI chip demand guidance directly impact the supply chain expectations of tech giants like Nvidia, AMD, and Apple. For the upcoming earnings call on July 16, the market will search for key signals on whether AI demand can continue to exceed expectations. Less than two weeks before the earnings call, Citigroup (C) released a research report on July 6, raising its price target for TSMC's Taiwan-listed shares from NT$2,875 to NT$3,800 while maintaining a "Buy" rating. Based on the current share price of approximately NT$2,500, this target price implies an upside of about 57%.

TradingKey - As of July 9 ET, Meta (META) was trading at $631.48, rising 4.7% for the day and reaching an intraday high of $633.27. While Meta's share price has reclaimed the $600 level, technical indicators still suggest the potential for further pullbacks.

TradingKey - After experiencing an epic rally over the past two years, global AI chip leader Nvidia (NVDA) has seen its capital market performance pale in comparison this year, with its stock price significantly underperforming the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX). To date, Nvidia’s year-to-date gain is only 7%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has surged 80% over the same period. This massive divergence has drawn widespread market attention: what exactly is weighing down this market-cap king?

TradingKey - Two short sellers hit Bloom Energy last week — Hunterbrook alleged Chinese scandium supply reliance, Crossroads Capital added a second short. Bloom refuted both. At $257 in a triple bottom, July 28 earnings is the resolution. Here’s the setup for the week ahead.