Breaking. South Korea sells US dollars.
Breaking. South Korea sells US dollars. South Korea intervenes to strengthen the won. In focus: EWY.
$EWY
Daily market record · UTC
What moved markets on July 30, 2026
A chronological text record of the AI Market Commentator: important releases, breaking developments, market reactions and concise context for the trading day.
765commentary updates
101breaking or releases
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36markets in focus
Commentary timeline
Newest first · timestamps in UTCBreaking. Japan consumer prices rise 2.0% year-on-year.
Breaking. Japan consumer prices rise 2.0% year-on-year. Japan's consumer prices increase 2.0% year-on-year. In focus: EWJ.
$EWJ
Breaking. Japan industrial output climbs 1.3% month-over-month.
Retail Sales m/m is out. Actual -4.1.
Retail Sales m/m is out. Actual -4.1. Forecast -1.5. Previous 1.7.
$MACRO$JPY
Breaking. Japan: Manufacturing Output Rises 1.2% month-over-month.
Breaking. Gaza: Hamas to transfer weapons.
Breaking. Gaza: Hamas to transfer weapons. Hamas transfers weapons to national committee.
In about one minute: Large Retailer's Sales y/y.
In about one minute: Large Retailer's Sales y/y. The published forecast is 3.5. The previous reading was 5. The market will focus on JPY.
$MACRO$JPY
In about one minute: Retail Sales m/m.
In about one minute: Retail Sales m/m. The published forecast is -1.5. The previous reading was 1.9. The market will focus on JPY.
$MACRO$JPY
Breaking. Japan Ready To Manage FX Market.
Breaking. Japan Ready To Manage FX Market. Japan to manage FX market with urgency. In focus: JPY.
$JPY
Breaking. Hamas to Transfer Weapons to National Committee.
Breaking. Hamas to Transfer Weapons to National Committee. Hamas transfers weapons to national committee.
Breaking. U.S. official: Iran attempted to persuade Hamas against deal, but U.S.
Breaking. U.S. official: Iran attempted to persuade Hamas against deal, but U.S. prevailed.
Breaking. Churchill Capital Corp XIII Prices $360M IPO.
Breaking. Churchill Capital Corp XIII Prices $360M IPO. Churchill Capital Corp XIII prices upsized $360M IPO. In focus: XIIIU.
$XIIIU
US official: Trump will be disappointed if Israel doesn't agree.
Breaking. U.S. official: not requesting Israel to accept anything beyond earlier plan.
Breaking. Donald Trump has said he has not decided whether he will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot surface-to-air…
Breaking. Donald Trump has said he has not decided whether he will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot surface-to-air interceptor missiles, casting doubt. Donald Trump has said he has not decided whether he will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot surface-to-air interceptor missiles, casting doubt on whether Washington will agree to one of Kyiv’s top priorities. In focus: FT.
$FT
Breaking. A US official states that Trump will be disappointed if Israel doesn't agree.
Breaking. U.S. official: very confident Israel will comply with terms.
Breaking. US President Donald Trump: uncertain about allowing Ukraine to construct Patriot missiles - FT.
Breaking. Trump: His two envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, to visit Ukraine for first time in coming days - FT.
Japan Tokyo CPI (Y/Y) Jul: 2.0% (est 1.8%; prev 1.7%).
Japan Tokyo CPI (Y/Y) Jul: 2.0% (est 1.8%; prev 1.7%). Tokyo CPI Ex-Fresh Food (Y/Y): 1.9% (est 1.8%; prev 1.6%) - Tokyo CPI Ex-Fresh Food, Energy (Y/Y): 2.0% (est 2.0%; prev 1.9%).
Breaking. Tokyo CPI Overall Actual 2% (Forecast 1.8%, Previous 1.7%).
Breaking. Japan's Tokyo CPI for July is reported at 2.0% year-over-year, compared to an estimated 1.8% and a previous 1.7%.
Breaking. Japan's Tokyo CPI for July is reported at 2.0% year-over-year, compared to an estimated 1.8% and a previous 1.7%. Tokyo CPI Ex-Fresh Food is 1.9% year-over-year, against an estimated 1.8% and a previous 1.6%.
Tokyo CPI excl. Food and Energy y/y is out.
Tokyo CPI excl. Food and Energy y/y is out. Actual 2. Forecast 1.7. Previous 1.9.
$MACRO$JPY
Breaking. Tokyo Core CPI year-over-year is actual 1.9%.
Breaking. Tokyo Core CPI year-over-year is actual 1.9%. This compares to a forecast of 1.8% and a previous reading of 1.6%.
Breaking. Tokyo area July core CPI rises 1.9% year/year: govt (Poll: +1.7%).
Breaking. Anthropic: Claude Breaches Real Systems.
Breaking. Anthropic: Claude Breaches Real Systems. Anthropic's AI model breaches real systems during tests.
In about one minute: Tokyo CPI excluding Food and Energy year-over-year.
In about one minute: Tokyo CPI excluding Food and Energy year-over-year. The published forecast is 1.7. The previous reading was 1.9. The market will focus on JPY.
$MACRO$JPY
Breaking. Anthropic AI Models Hack Three Companies.
Breaking. Anthropic AI Models Hack Three Companies. Anthropic AI models breach three companies. In focus: ANTHROPIC.
$ANTHROPIC
Gaza: Military Operations Must Halt.
Gaza: Military Operations Must Halt. Gaza military operations to halt.
Breaking. Gaza: Military Operations Must Halt.
Breaking. Gaza: Military Operations Must Halt. Gaza military operations to halt.
Breaking. US: Hamas Disarmament Deal Is Conditional.
Breaking. US: Hamas Disarmament Deal Is Conditional. US sets conditions for Hamas disarmament deal.
Breaking. US: Hamas Agreement Hinges on Conditions.
Breaking. US: Hamas Agreement Hinges on Conditions. A US official states that a Hamas agreement depends on conditions.
Breaking. US Officials: Israel Remains Sceptical That Hamas Will Disarm.
Breaking. US Officials: Israel Remains Sceptical That Hamas Will Disarm. US Says There Is Close Coordination With Israel.
Breaking. U.S. officials report close coordination is ongoing with Israel.
Breaking. U.S. officials: Israel doubtful Hamas will lay down arms.
Breaking. Palestine: Local Government Emerges.
Breaking. Palestine: Local Government Emerges. Local government emerges as alternative.
Breaking. US views local technocratic government as alternative.
Breaking. US views local technocratic government as alternative. US considers alternative to Palestinian Authority.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. US Officials: Hamas Disarmament Plan To Be Put Into Motion Over The Coming Weeks. US to launch Hamas disarmament plan. US Sees Progress Toward Deal. The next scheduled risk is Tokyo CPI excl. Food and Energy y/y at 23:30 UTC.
Breaking. US Officials: Hamas Disarmament Plan To Be Put Into Motion Over The Coming Weeks.
Breaking. US Officials: Hamas Disarmament Plan To Be Put Into Motion Over The Coming Weeks. US to implement Hamas disarmament plan.
Breaking. US to launch Hamas disarmament plan.
Breaking. US to launch Hamas disarmament plan. US plans to disarm Hamas.
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. UK Lloyds Business Barometer Rises. S. Korea service output rises 0.7% in June. The next scheduled risk is Tokyo CPI excl. Food and Energy y/y at 23:30 UTC.
Breaking. Anthropic AI Models Hack Three Organisations.
Breaking. Anthropic AI Models Hack Three Organisations. AI models hacked three organisations during testing.
Breaking. HAS Unveils New Era.
Breaking. HAS Unveils New Era. HAS reveals new experiences. In focus: HAS.
$HAS
Breaking. CACI Wins $500M Contract.
Breaking. CACI Wins $500M Contract. CACI secures $500M contract. In focus: CACI.
$CACI
Breaking. S.Korea Industrial Production Rises 5.8%.
Breaking. S.Korea Industrial Production Rises 5.8%. S.Korea industrial production beats forecast.
Breaking. S. Korea Industrial Output Surges 6.4% MoM.
In about one minute: The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Michael Alfonso's congressional…
In about one minute: The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Michael Alfonso's congressional campaign in Wisconsin]. The market will focus on USD, SPY and VIX.
$FX$EQUITY$POLICY$USD$SPY$VIX
Breaking. US Sees Progress Toward Deal.
Breaking. US Sees Progress Toward Deal. US makes progress on Hamas disarmament deal.
Breaking. Microsoft Aims To Boost Xbox Margins.
Breaking. Microsoft Aims To Boost Xbox Margins. Microsoft targets higher Xbox margins. In focus: MSFT.
$MSFT
Breaking. RDDT Sees Choppy Google Search Referrals.
Breaking. RDDT Sees Choppy Google Search Referrals. RDDT reports volatile Google search traffic. In focus: GOOGL.
$GOOGL
Breaking. Japan: Yen Substantially Overshot Equilibrium.
Breaking. Japan: Yen Substantially Overshot Equilibrium. Yen overshot equilibrium price. In focus: JPY.
$JPY
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. INHD Updates Trading Time. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Michael Alfonso's congressional campaign in Wisconsin] at 23:00 UTC.
$INHD
US: Trump Announces Staged Agreement.
US: Trump Announces Staged Agreement. Trump announces staged agreement.
Breaking. US: Trump Sees Pact As Step Toward New Gaza Government.
Breaking. US: Trump Sees Pact As Step Toward New Gaza Government. US backs new Palestinian government in Gaza.
Breaking. US: Trump Announces Staged Agreement.
Breaking. US: Trump Announces Staged Agreement. Trump announces staged agreement.
Breaking. Trump: Historic Agreement Reached For Complete Disarmament Of Hamas.
Breaking. US: Plans Gaza Stabilization Force.
Breaking. US: Plans Gaza Stabilization Force. The US plans an international force for Gaza.
Breaking. Israel to pull back forces.
Breaking. Israel to pull back forces. Israel pulls back forces as disarmament ends.
Breaking. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu states a deal will be executed in carefully planned stages.
HSBC has sold an Australian loan portfolio to Blackstone.
HSBC has sold an Australian loan portfolio to Blackstone. The portfolio is valued at 36 billion Australian dollars.
$HSBC
HSBC has sold an Australian loan portfolio valued at 36 billion Australian dollars to Blackstone.
HSBC has sold an Australian loan portfolio valued at 36 billion Australian dollars to Blackstone. In focus: HSBC.
$HSBC
Breaking. HSBC Sells A$36B Loan Portfolio To Blackstone.
Breaking. HSBC Sells A$36B Loan Portfolio To Blackstone. HSBC sells Australian loan portfolio. In focus: HSBC.
$HSBC
Alliant Energy has affirmed its fiscal year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance, maintaining it at $3.36 to $3.46.
Alliant Energy has affirmed its fiscal year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance, maintaining it at $3.36 to $3.46. This compares to an analyst estimate of $3.42.
$LNT
DBVT has sold 50 million American Depositary Shares.
$DBVT
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. Apple Sees Softness In Mobile Gaming Revenue. Shinhan Bank Selects StoneX Payments Partner. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Ty Masterson's gubernatorial campaign in Kansas] at 22:30 UTC.
$AAPL$SNEX
DBVT Sells $50M ADSs. DBVT sells $50M in ADSs.
DBVT Sells $50M ADSs. DBVT sells $50M in ADSs. In focus: DBVT.
$DBVT
10-Year T-Note futures are trading lower for a second straight session, pulling back to the 108'17 level.
10-Year T-Note futures are trading lower for a second straight session, pulling back to the 108'17 level. The 10-Year yield has risen to 4.67%, and the 30-Year yield is up to 5.21%, reaching its highest level since 2007. Shorter-dated yields have remained steady, leading to a significant steepening of the yield curve.
$DXY
Alliant Energy has announced its second-quarter 2026 results.
Alliant Energy has announced its second-quarter 2026 results. In focus: LNT.
$LNT
Alliant Energy affirms its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.36 to $3.46.
Alliant Energy affirms its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.36 to $3.46. This compares to an analyst estimate of $3.42. In focus: LNT.
$LNT
Breaking. LNT - Alliant Energy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results - Click For Release.
Breaking. LNT - Alliant Energy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results - Click For Release. In focus: LNT.
$LNT
Breaking. Alliant Energy Affirms FY2026 Adj EPS Guidance of $3.36-$3.46 vs $3.42 Est.
Breaking. Alliant Energy Affirms FY2026 Adj EPS Guidance of $3.36-$3.46 vs $3.42 Est. Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT ) affirms FY2026 Adj EPS guidance from $3.36-$3.46 to $3.36-$3.46 vs $3.42 analyst estimate. In focus: LNT.
$LNT
10-Year T-Note futures fell as long-end yields surged.
10-Year T-Note futures fell as long-end yields surged. 10-Year T-Note futures traded lower for a second straight session, pulling back to the 108'17 level. In focus: DXY.
$DXY
Breaking. 10-Year T-Note futures fell as long-end yields surged.
Breaking. 10-Year T-Note futures fell as long-end yields surged. 10-Year T-Note futures traded lower for a second straight session, pulling back to the 108'17 level as the market digested the Federal Reserve's rate decision and policy messaging. In focus: DXY.
$DXY
AMZN is considering selling its Trainium chips outside of its Amazon Web Services cloud offering.
AMZN is considering selling its Trainium chips outside of its Amazon Web Services cloud offering. This is a development from the prior report that AMZN may sell Trainium chips outside its cloud service.
$AMZN
Amazon is seeing strong demand for AWS capacity.
Amazon is seeing strong demand for AWS capacity. This is an update to a previously reported story.
$AMZN
Market update for the last few minutes.
Market update for the last few minutes. AMZN CEO: Multiple AI Models To Emerge. Namibia Critical Metals Forms Joint Venture. The next scheduled risk is The President participates in a Tele-Rally [Note: Call in support of Ty Masterson's gubernatorial campaign in Kansas] at 22:30 UTC.
$AMZN$NMREF
AMZN sees strong AWS capacity demand.
AMZN sees strong AWS capacity demand. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
Breaking. AMZN considers selling Trainium chips outside AWS.
Breaking. AMZN considers selling Trainium chips outside AWS. AMZN may sell Trainium chips outside cloud service. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
Apple reports softness in mobile gaming revenue.
Apple reports softness in mobile gaming revenue. This is a canonical story revision.
$AAPL
Breaking. Apple Sees Softness In Mobile Gaming Revenue.
Breaking. Apple Sees Softness In Mobile Gaming Revenue. Apple reports soft mobile gaming revenue. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. The US and Ukraine signed a drone technology pact last week, according to NBC.
Breaking. The US and Ukraine signed a drone technology pact last week, according to NBC. Ukraine's Ambassador to the US discussed the agreement, which allows Ukraine to send drones to the US for military testing.
Breaking. AMZN Sees Strong AWS Capacity Demand.
Breaking. AMZN Sees Strong AWS Capacity Demand. AMZN sees high demand for AWS capacity. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
In market news, Namibia Critical Metals has formed a joint venture.
In market news, Namibia Critical Metals has formed a joint venture. Apple is evaluating alternative suppliers, and the AAPL CEO is seeking more DRAM suppliers.
$NMREF$AAPL
Breaking. AAPL is evaluating alternative suppliers.
Breaking. AAPL is evaluating alternative suppliers. AAPL seeks new component suppliers. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. Apple expects supply constraints to increase.
Breaking. Apple expects supply constraints to increase. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. DBVT Sells $50M ADSs.
Breaking. DBVT Sells $50M ADSs. DBVT sells $50M in ADSs. In focus: DBVT.
$DBVT
Breaking. AAPL Drops 7.44% in After-Hours Trading.
Breaking. AAPL Drops 7.44% in After-Hours Trading. AAPL falls in after-hours trading. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. Apple evaluates alternative suppliers.
Breaking. Apple evaluates alternative suppliers. Apple seeks new component suppliers. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. Apple expects supply constraints.
Breaking. Apple expects supply constraints. Apple forecasts rising supply constraints. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. Apple expects $19.1-$19.4 billion in operating costs.
Breaking. Apple expects $19.1-$19.4 billion in operating costs. Apple guides Q4 operating costs. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. GEOS subsidiary wins $10.8 million contract.
Breaking. GEOS subsidiary wins $10.8 million contract. GEOS subsidiary wins federal contract. In focus: GEOS.
$GEOS
Breaking. SEER Receives Revised Acquisition Proposals.
Breaking. SEER Receives Revised Acquisition Proposals. In focus: SEER.
$SEER
Breaking. Weyerhaeuser posts Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.11.
Breaking. Weyerhaeuser posts Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.11. Weyerhaeuser reports Q2 earnings. In focus: WY.
$WY
Breaking. Apple forecasts 9-11% revenue growth.
Breaking. Apple forecasts 9-11% revenue growth. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. Amazon CFO: received about $600 million in tariff refunds.
Breaking. AMZN Nears Satellite Internet Launch.
Breaking. AMZN Nears Satellite Internet Launch. AMZN to launch satellite internet service. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
Breaking. Apple Reports Record Q3 Sales.
Breaking. Apple Reports Record Q3 Sales. Apple achieves record Q3 sales despite challenges. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. Amazon CEO: AWS Backlog $496B.
Breaking. Amazon CEO: AWS Backlog $496B. Amazon's AWS backlog reaches $496B. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
Amazon's CEO states that capacity will not meet demand.
Amazon's CEO states that capacity will not meet demand. The company is increasing capital expenditure to reach 220 billion dollars.
$AMZN
Breaking. Israel signs US Gaza plan.
Breaking. Israel signs US Gaza plan. Israel commits to US Gaza plan.
Breaking. ECONOMIC CALENDAR/ FED SPEAK SCHEDULE for Friday July 31.
Breaking. ECONOMIC CALENDAR/ FED SPEAK SCHEDULE for Friday July 31. In focus: DXY.
$DXY
Breaking. Amazon CEO: Capacity Won't Meet Demand.
Breaking. Amazon CEO: Capacity Won't Meet Demand. Amazon capacity to fall short of demand. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
Breaking. Hamas May Disarm Gaza.
Breaking. Hamas May Disarm Gaza. Hamas considers a disarmament deal.
Breaking. AMZN Sees AWS Booming.
Breaking. AMZN Sees AWS Booming. AMZN reports strong AWS growth. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
Breaking. Amazon CEO: Capex to Reach $220 Billion.
Breaking. Amazon CEO: Capex to Reach $220 Billion. Amazon boosts capital expenditure. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
Breaking. Amazon Maintains $200B Capex Plan.
Breaking. Amazon Maintains $200B Capex Plan. Amazon keeps 2026 capex at $200B. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
Breaking. AAPL is down 5% as Tim Cook presents on his last Apple earnings conference call.
Breaking. AAPL is down 5% as Tim Cook presents on his last Apple earnings conference call. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. IMC Rare Earths Ltd Closes $20M IPO.
Breaking. IMC Rare Earths Ltd Closes $20M IPO. IMC closes its $20 million initial public offering. In focus: IMC.
$IMC
AAPL is down 4.4% in post-market trading.
AAPL is down 4.4% in post-market trading. Separately, Reddit has expanded its ad platform, Reddit Max, to include more advertisers.
$AAPL$NONE
Breaking. Copper futures gapped higher despite slower Q2 GDP growth.
Breaking. Copper futures gapped higher despite slower Q2 GDP growth. Copper futures found support from steady borrowing costs after the Federal Reserve held rates unchanged.
Breaking. Natural Gas futures rise on lower-than-expected EIA build.
Breaking. Natural Gas futures rise on lower-than-expected EIA build. In focus: NGF.
$NGF
Breaking. SOUL Gets BVI Court Approval.
Breaking. SOUL Gets BVI Court Approval. SOUL gets court approval for Bank of Asia deal. In focus: SOUL.
$SOUL
Breaking. An Egyptian Official, in response to the Wall Street Journal, states that Cairo does not believe Iran was behind…
Breaking. An Egyptian Official, in response to the Wall Street Journal, states that Cairo does not believe Iran was behind the Damietta Incident.
Breaking. The Egyptian Minister of Information denied a claim made by the Wall Street Journal that the Egyptian government…
Breaking. The Egyptian Minister of Information denied a claim made by the Wall Street Journal that the Egyptian government believes Iran was behind the drone attack on two ships in the port of Damietta.
Breaking. AAPL Hits Lows.
Breaking. AAPL Hits Lows. AAPL reaches new lows. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. Apple is stockpiling components.
Breaking. Apple is stockpiling components. This follows an increase in inventory ahead of a memory chip shortage. In focus: AAPL.
$AAPL
Breaking. CORRECTION: Hershey Narrows FY2026 GAAP EPS Guidance from $7.77-$8.19 to $7.89-$8.17 vs $7.97 Est.
Breaking. CORRECTION: Hershey Narrows FY2026 GAAP EPS Guidance from $7.77-$8.19 to $7.89-$8.17 vs $7.97 Est. In focus: HSY.
$HSY
Breaking. REPL Gets 10-3 Vote.
Breaking. REPL Gets 10-3 Vote. REPL gets approval recommendation. In focus: REPL.
$REPL
Breaking. AMZN Free Cash Flow Falls.
Breaking. AMZN Free Cash Flow Falls. AMZN free cash flow down to -$7.6B. In focus: AMZN.
$AMZN
Breaking. Reddit Inc Shares Down 8%.
Breaking. Reddit Inc Shares Down 8%. Reddit shares extend losses. In focus: RDDT.
$RDDT
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