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Meta Closes $8B Shareholder Lawsuit as Zuckerberg Reaches Settlement
TradingKey - On July 18, Beijing time, tech giant Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with several current and former directors and executives, settled a highly publicized shareholder lawsuit related to user privacy.
Fri, Jul 18

What Is Stellar (XLM), and Why Did It Surge Over 110% in Just 7 Days?
Stellar isn’t just another altcoin — it’s a blueprint for a next-generation financial system. From remittances and stablecoin settlement to smart contracts and CBDC infrastructure, Stellar is redefining what “on-chain capital markets” can look like.
Fri, Jul 18

Crypto Market Cap Surges Past $4 Trillion — Coinbase and Robinhood Hit Record Highs
On Thursday, July 17, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three major cryptocurrency bills, sparking a broad rally across digital assets and crypto-related equities.
Fri, Jul 18

Japan’s June CPI Eases — Markets Bet BOJ Will Keep Stimulus Alive
TradingKey - Japan’s core consumer price index (CPI), excluding fresh food, rose 3.3% year-over-year in June, down from 3.7% in May — signaling a moderation in inflationary pressure and offering the Bank of Japan (BOJ) more policy flexibility.
Fri, Jul 18

Netflix’s Profit Surges in Q2, Yet Shares Sell Off — Is the Market Bracing for “Buy the Rumor, Sell the News”?
TradingKey - Global streaming giant Netflix (NFLX.US) recently released its Q2 2025 earnings report, once again delivering impressive numbers that exceeded market expectations. The company reported revenue of $11.08 billion, representing a year-over-year growth of 15.9%.
Fri, Jul 18

Stablecoins — The New Era of Financial “Colonization” and the Last Bastion of Dollar Dominance
TradingKey - On May 20, the U.S. Senate passed preliminary procedural votes on the “Guidance and Establishment of a National Stablecoin Innovation Act” (commonly known as the Stablecoin “Genius Act”).
Fri, Jul 18

Trump Set to Sign GENIUS Act — Wall Street Scrambles as Stablecoin Disruption Looms
On Thursday, July 17, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three major cryptocurrency bills, including the landmark GENIUS Act, which has already cleared the Senate. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk, with his signature expected Friday, marking the first federal legislation to
Fri, Jul 18

Eurozone June Harmonised Inflation Commentary: Short-Term Profit Potential for Euro Bulls
TradingKey - On 17 July 2025, the Eurozone's June Harmonised Inflation data was released, aligning with market expectations. The headline HICP rose slightly from 1.9% in May to 2.0%, while core HICP remained steady at 2.3%.
Fri, Jul 18

XRP Skyrockets 18% — Breaks $3.60 to Set New All-Time High
On Friday morning, July 18 (Asia time), Ripple’s XRP surged over 18%, smashing through its previous peak of $3.40 set in January 2025, and reaching a new all-time high of $3.64.
Fri, Jul 18

Is Now the Time to Invest in U.S. Stocks Amid Renewed Tariff Uncertainty?
TradingKey - On July 7, President Donald Trump posted letters addressed to 14 world leaders outlining his updated tariff strategy.
Fri, Jul 18

U.S. June Retail Sales Far Exceed Expectations — But Is the Tariff-Driven Inflation Illusionary?
TradingKey - On Thursday, July 17, the U.S. Department of Commerce released data showing that June 2025 retail sales rose 0.6% MoM, rebounding sharply from -0.9% in May — and well above the forecast of 0.1%. The core retail sales rate also improved from -0.3% to 0.5%, above the expected 0.3%.
Thu, Jul 17

As Gold Peaks Fade, Does Silver Rise?
TradingKey - While gold has dominated investor attention in 2025, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty, rising tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, silver has quietly outperformed, with year-to-date gains surpassing gold and analysts forecasting further upside from industrial demand, reserve
Thu, Jul 17

TSMC Q2 FY2025 Earnings Review: AI Drives Record Growth Amid Currency, Geopolitical Risks
TradingKey - TSMC (NYSE: TSM) reported its Q2 FY2025 earnings on July 17, 2025, delivering a strong performance that exceeded expectations, driven by surging AI demand and advanced technology adoption. Following the earnings release, TSMC’s stock in the U.S. market surged 4.36% in after-hours...
Thu, Jul 17

Prologis 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Comments
TradingKey - Prologis provided clear guidance for its 2025 financial and operational performance, demonstrating confidence in future growth. The company expects core FFO of $5.75-$5.80 per share (including net promote income) or $5.80-$5.85 (excluding net promote income), and GAAP EPS of $3-$3.15...
Thu, Jul 17
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Fed's Beige Book: Inflation Not as Severe, Job Market Stable, But Both Under Strain
TradingKey - On Wednesday (16th), the Federal Reserve released the Beige Book, indicating that economic activity saw some improvement from late May through early July, but the overall outlook remains cautiously pessimistic.
Thu, Jul 17

From Chip Design to Potential ASIC Manufacturing — Analysts Double ARM Price Target
TradingKey - As Arm Holdings (ARM) shows increasing signs of entering the ASIC chip manufacturing space, analysts are revising their valuations higher — with BNP Paribas recently doubling its price target from $110 to $210, and upgrading the stock from “Neutral” to “Outperform”.
Thu, Jul 17

Rumors of Trump Firing Powell Lifts 30-Year Treasury Yields Above 5%; Wall Street Warns of Higher Levels
TradingKey - On Wednesday, July 16th, Eastern Time, long-term US Treasury yields soared following reports that President Trump was set to dismiss Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, only to retract somewhat after Trump denied the claims. The 30-year US Treasury yield remains above 5%.
Thu, Jul 17
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Pharma Giant Flexes Financial Muscle — Novartis Posts Strong Earnings, Announces $10 Billion Buyback
TradingKey - In the early hours of July 17 (U.S. Eastern Time), Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis (NVS.US) released its Q2 2025 earnings report and announced a new share buyback program of up to $10 billion.
Thu, Jul 17

Japan’s “Triple Selloff” Risk — Stocks, Bonds, and Yen All Under Pressure Ahead of Sunday’s Upper House Election
TradingKey - On Sunday, July 20, Japan will hold its upper house election, a vote that could reshape the country’s political and fiscal trajectory. Analysts are sounding the alarm: if the ruling coalition fails to secure a majority, it could trigger a rare “triple selloff” in Japanese stocks, bonds
Thu, Jul 17

OpenAI Teams Up with Google Cloud: Can This Deal Cure Microsoft Dependency?
TradingKey - On July 17, OpenAI updated its vendor list on its official website, confirming Google Cloud as one of its partners. This move reflects OpenAI's significant step toward diversifying its computing resource supply and further reducing dependency on its long-term partner, Microsoft.
Thu, Jul 17
