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Tue, Jun 30, 2026 - Page 11

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M Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: US Envoys Kushner And Witkoff Are In Doha Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: US Envoys Kushner And Witkoff Are In Doha EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC M Shell Said To Near $1B South Africa Fuel Stations Sale to ADNOC Shell Said To Near $1B South Africa Fuel Stations Sale to ADNOC EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 10:12 AM UTC L UK's PM Starmer: No doubt the next Labour government will maintain a security focus UK's PM Starmer: No doubt the next Labour government will maintain a security focus GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC M BTIG Maintains Buy on Happen, Raises Price Target to $25 BTIG analyst Vincent Caintic maintains Happen (NASDAQ: HAPN ) with a Buy and raises the price target from $20 to $25. EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC H Why AeroVironment Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 21%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket Shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV ) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. AeroVironment guided for fiscal 20 EARNINGS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC M S. House Committee National Security Investigation Into China Drug Trials To Determine If They Fueled Reuters Reported AbbVie, Merck Face U.S. House Committee National Security Investigation Into China Drug Trials To Determine If They Fueled China's Military Capabilities GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC H Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be in Qatar to meet mediators to discuss negotiations; there is no Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be in Qatar to meet mediators to discuss negotiations; there is no high-level meeting between the US and Iran planned GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC M BTIG Maintains Buy on Bread Financial Holdings, Raises Price Target to $132 BTIG analyst Vincent Caintic maintains Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE: BFH ) with a Buy and raises the price target from $105 to $132. EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 10:08 AM UTC M Top 3 Risk Off Stocks That Could Lead To Your Biggest Gains This Month The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its stren GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:07 AM UTC H BeOne Medicines Announces Topline Results From Its Phase 3 MANGROVE Study Of Foundational BTK Inhibitor Brukinsa Plus Rituximab In Adult Pat BeOne Medicines Ltd. (NASDAQ: ONC, HKEX: 06160, SSE: 688235))), a global oncology company, today announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 MANGROVE study (BGB-3111-306; NCT04002297) evaluating foundational BTK EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC H Reportedly Trump is using a $500M no-bid contract for the White House ballroom - WaPo [**Note: contrary to the earlier public framing t **Reminder: the project was previously framed as privately funded and initially estimated at about $200M, later discussed around $400M-$600M. GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC L Japan Finance Ministry (MOF): No yen currency intervention between May 28th thru Jun 26th period (JP) Japan Finance Ministry (MOF): No yen currency intervention between May 28th thru Jun 26th period FX | Jun 30, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC H Tuesday Morning Papers Summary THE FINANCIAL TIMES - -Technology stocks continued their sharp reversal as the Magnificent Seven have now lost a combined $2.3T in market value amid a broad rotation out of AI leaders. Investors are increasingly question CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC M Fitch On Large European Banks: Expects Continued Oil & Geopolitical Risks To Influence Credit Demand, Asset Quality, Revenue Generation Fitch On Large European Banks: Expects Continued Oil & Geopolitical Risks To Influence Credit Demand, Asset Quality, Revenue Generation RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC H UK's PM Starmer: This defence plan is enough to deter Russia UK's PM Starmer: This defence plan is enough to deter Russia GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC M Trump Administration's Telecoms Watchdog FCC Working On Ban Targeting Chinese Energy Inverters – RTRS Cites Sources Trump Administration's Telecoms Watchdog FCC Working On Ban Targeting Chinese Energy Inverters – RTRS Cites Sources GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC M Oklo Acquires Creative Engineers, A Chemical Process Engineering Firm With Experience In Sodium And Alkali-Metal Systems; Financial Terms No The acquisition brings CEI’s specialized capabilities in liquid-metal systems, component development, fabrication, manufacturing, and applied R&D into Oklo’s expanding team, strengthening technical areas directly relevan MNA | Jun 30, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC M US Lawmaker Letters Request Documents On Hundreds Of Trials Over About 10 Years, Including On Data Protection Processes – RTRS Cites Sources US Lawmakers Also Focused On Trials In Xinjiang Region US House Committee Investigates Abbvie, Merck China Drug Trials To Determine If They Fueled China's Military Capabilities GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC M BTIG Maintains Buy on Capital One Financial, Raises Price Target to $259 BTIG analyst Vincent Caintic maintains Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF ) with a Buy and raises the price target from $224 to $259. EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC M BTIG Maintains Buy on Enova International, Raises Price Target to $270 BTIG analyst Vincent Caintic maintains Enova International (NYSE: ENVA ) with a Buy and raises the price target from $199 to $270. EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC M Ministry Of Finance: Japan Spent 0 Yen On Currency Intervention Between April 28 And May 27 Ministry Of Finance: Japan Spent 0 Yen On Currency Intervention Between April 28 And May 27 FX | Jun 30, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC L Japan currency intervention amounted to 0 Yen from April 28th to May 27th - Mof Japan currency intervention amounted to 0 Yen from April 28th to May 27th - Mof FX | Jun 30, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC M UK PM Starmer: We Are Bringing Investment In Renewing Nuclear Deterent To 64 Bln Pounds We Will Buy 12 F-35A Fighter Jets GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:59 AM UTC M Insights Into Tesla's Performance Versus Peers In Automobiles Sector In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Tes EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:59 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: We will buy 12 F-35A fighter jets UK PM Starmer: We will buy 12 F-35A fighter jets GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:59 AM UTC H Investigating Coeur Mining's Standing In Metals & Mining Industry Compared To Competitors Amidst the fast-paced and highly competitive business environment of today, conducting comprehensive company analysis is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will delve into an extensive EARNINGS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC M Comparing Micron Technology With Industry Competitors In Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparis EARNINGS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: We are bringing investment in renewing nuclear deterrent to 64 bln pounds. UK PM Starmer: We are bringing investment in renewing nuclear deterrent to 64 bln pounds. GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC M Understanding Microsoft's Position In Software Industry Compared To Competitors In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world of today, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry observers. In this article, we will conduct an extensive industry comparison, EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC M Market Analysis: NVIDIA And Competitors In Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully assess companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, e EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: Renewing our commitment to Tempest with an 8.6 bln pound investment under gcap. UK PM Starmer: Renewing our commitment to Tempest with an 8.6 bln pound investment under gcap. FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC M UK PM Starmer: Renewing Our Commitment To Tempest With An 8.6 Bln Pound Investment Under GCAP UK PM Starmer: Renewing Our Commitment To Tempest With An 8.6 Bln Pound Investment Under GCAP FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: I can announce we are creating a new 50 bln pound export facility UK PM Starmer: I can announce we are creating a new 50 bln pound export facility FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC M UK PM Starmer: I Can Announce We Are Creating A New 50 Bln Pound Export Facility UK PM Starmer: I Can Announce We Are Creating A New 50 Bln Pound Export Facility FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:56 AM UTC M What's Going On With AMD Stock Tuesday? Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD ) stock edged lower in Tuesday’s premarket session as investors took profits following the stock’s strong multi-month rally. Nasdaq futures rose 0.12%, while S&P 500 futures gaine RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:56 AM UTC H Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker Says It's 'Keeping An Eye' On Rep. Gil Cisneros' AeroVironment Trade After Earnings Surge The Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker on Monday flagged Rep. Gil Cisneros ‘ (D-Calif.) purchase of AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV ) after the defense company’s earnings sent shares sharply higher in extended trading. In a pos EARNINGS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC H Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Specific Monetary Policy Up To BoJ To Decide BoJ Law Also Calls For Cooperation With Govt, Hope BoJ Guides Policy Contributing To Govt Efforts To Achieve Strong Economy CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC L Preview: Portugal Jun Preliminary CPI data expected at 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT) **Consensus expectations: - - CPI M/M: No est v 0.2% prior; Y/Y: No est v 3.3% prior - - CPI EU Harmonized M/M: No est v 0.4% prior; Y/Y: No est v 3.1% prior EUROPEAN MACRO, FIXED INCOME/FOREX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC L Prices $300M of 3.25% exchangeable senior notes due 2032 Operating partnership granted initial purchasers an option to buy up to an additional $45M of notes; sale expected to close July 2nd. - - Notes mature April 15th, 2032 and initially exchange at 28.2466 common shares per EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC L Japan and India reportedly considering direct yen-rupee (JPY-INR) settlements - Nikkei (JP) Japan and India reportedly considering direct yen-rupee (JPY-INR) settlements - Nikkei FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: We are investing in long-range missiles and armoured vehicles UK PM Starmer: We are investing in long-range missiles and armoured vehicles GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC L Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Specific monetary policy is up to the BoJ to decide Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Specific monetary policy is up to the BoJ to decide CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC M UK PM Starmer: We Will Be Spending 80B Pounds A Year On Defence By 2029 We Are Raising Defence Spend To 2.7% Putting Us On A Trajectory To Reach 3% In The Next Parliament The Defense Investment Plan Published Today Takes Us To 4.2% Higher Spending Means Reducing Non-Military Spending On Civi GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:53 AM UTC M Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Will Work As One With BoJ To Achieve Sustainable Economic Growth, Ensure Japan Does Not Revert To Deflation Hope BoJ Works Closely With Govt To Durably Achieve Price Target Economic Blueprint Does Not Play Down Need For Restoring Japan's Fiscal Health CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 09:52 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: The defense investment plan published today takes us to 4.2% UK PM Starmer: The defense investment plan published today takes us to 4.2% FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: We are raising defence spend to 2.7%, putting us on a trajectory to reach 3% in the next parliament UK PM Starmer: We are raising defence spend to 2.7%, putting us on a trajectory to reach 3% in the next parliament FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: We will be spending 80 bln pounds a year on defence by 2029 UK PM Starmer: We will be spending 80 bln pounds a year on defence by 2029 FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC H Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Hope BoJ works closely with the government to durably achieve the price target Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Hope BoJ works closely with the government to durably achieve the price target MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Will work as one with the BoJ to achieve sustainable economic growth and ensure Japan does not revert to defl Japan Economy Minister Kiuchi: Will work as one with the BoJ to achieve sustainable economic growth and ensure Japan does not revert to deflation CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: Because of decisions, we are able to increase spending on defence UK PM Starmer: Because of decisions, we are able to increase spending on defence FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: Some capital projects on roads and energy will no longer go ahead as planned UK PM Starmer: Some capital projects on roads and energy will no longer go ahead as planned GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC M UK PM Starmer: Some Capital Projects On Roads And Energy Will No Longer Go Ahead As Planned Defense Bonds Are Just Borrowing By Another Name More Borrowing Would Push Interest Rates Further Up It Is Funded By Reallocating Spending From Across Government Department Defence Plan Delivers Decisive Action Needed Wi RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: Funded by reallocating spending from across government departments UK PM Starmer: Funded by reallocating spending from across government departments FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: Defence plan delivers decisive action needed within fiscal rules UK PM Starmer: Defence plan delivers decisive action needed within fiscal rules GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: Defence bonds would be borrowing by another name UK PM Starmer: Defence bonds would be borrowing by another name RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:47 AM UTC M UK PM Starmer: UK Has Taken Care To Fully Cost Defense Plan UK PM Starmer: UK Has Taken Care To Fully Cost Defense Plan GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC L UK PM Starmer: Defence plan is fully costed. UK PM Starmer: Defence plan is fully costed. FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC H EU Disburses €3.9B For Drones Under €90B Ukraine Loan Program EU Disburses €3.9B For Drones Under €90B Ukraine Loan Program GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:44 AM UTC M UK PM Starmer: Europe Must Take More Responsibility For Its Defense UK PM Starmer: Europe Must Take More Responsibility For Its Defense GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:43 AM UTC L Defence Min Jarvis, Chancellor Reeves and PM Starmer: Defense Plan provides additional £15B; Committing biggest-ever investment in dron (UK) Defence Min Jarvis, Chancellor Reeves and PM Starmer: Defense Plan provides additional £15B; Committing biggest-ever investment in drones - event unveiling Defense Investment Plan (DIP) GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:42 AM UTC H Tuesday Morning Papers Summary LA REPUBBLICA - -The Italian government is accelerating implementation of the EU's AI Act with its first package of national measures, establishing the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence ahead of most other MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 09:42 AM UTC H Belgium Debt Agency (BDA) sells total €3.56B vs. €3.5B indicated in 3-month, 6-month and 12-month bills Sells €1.01B vs. €1.0B indicated in 3-month bills; Avg Yield: 2.371% v 2.339% prior; Bid-to-cover: 1.60x v 1.43x prior(Jun 16th 2026) - - Sells €1.48B vs. €1.5B indicated in 6-month Bills; Avg Yield: 2.448% v 2.410% prio EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:42 AM UTC L Hungary Debt Agency (AKK) sells HUF20.0B in 3-Month Bills; Avg Yield: 5.35% v 5.46% prior; bid-to-cover: 1.47x v 1.63x prior **Note: Prior auction for this maturity was last held on Jun 23rd 2026 - - Results RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:42 AM UTC M Why Is Jack In The Box Stock Gaining Tuesday? Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK ) stock jumped nearly 9% in Tuesday’s premarket trading after the restaurant chain completed a $500 million securitized financing transaction. The rally also gained support from the com RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:41 AM UTC M UK Chancellor Reeves: Annnounces An Additional 15 Billion Pounds Worth Of Funding For Defence UK Chancellor Reeves: Annnounces An Additional 15 Billion Pounds Worth Of Funding For Defence GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:38 AM UTC L UK Finance Minister Reeves: An additional 15 billion Pounds worth of funding for defence UK Finance Minister Reeves: An additional 15 billion Pounds worth of funding for defence GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:37 AM UTC L OECD: France's “weak' fiscal position needs prompt action OECD: France's “weak' fiscal position needs prompt action EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC M UK Def Min Jarvis: We Will Strengthen Our Nuclear Deterrent And Bolster NATO UK Committing Its Biggest-Ever Investment In Drones GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC L UK Defence Minister Jarvis: The UK is committing its biggest-ever investment in drones UK Defence Minister Jarvis: The UK is committing its biggest-ever investment in drones FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:36 AM UTC L UK Defence Minister Jarvis: We will strengthen our nuclear deterrent and bolster NATO UK Defence Minister Jarvis: We will strengthen our nuclear deterrent and bolster NATO FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:35 AM UTC M Kremlin: Imports Of Fuel At Acceptable Prices Under Discussion, Won’t Say Where From Kremlin: Imports Of Fuel At Acceptable Prices Under Discussion, Won’t Say Where From EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:32 AM UTC H OECD: France’s Weak Fiscal Position Needs Prompt Action Urges France To Resume Pension Reform, Link Retirement Age To Life Expectancy France Needs Fiscal Tightening Of About 3 Pct Of GDP By 2030 France Budget Deficit Seen Around 5 Pct Of GDP In 2026, Debt To Keep Rising MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC L Portugal Debt Agency (IGCP): Maintains 2026 OT bond issuance at €24.0B (PT) Portugal Debt Agency (IGCP): Maintains 2026 OT bond issuance at €24.0B RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L *(DE) GERMANY JUN NET UNEMPLOYMENT CHANGE: -1.0K V +5.0KE; CLAIMS RATE: 6.3% V 6.3%E Revisions: - - No revisions MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Select European Morning Movers Upside - - Abivax [ABVX.FR] +35.0% (trial data) - - Siemens Energy [ENR.DE] +3.0% (hearing pre-close call with analysts) - - J Sainsbury [SBRY.UK] +2.5% (trading update) - - Nokia [NOKIA.FI] +4.0% (price target raise) - EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Czech Central Bank (CNB) Vice Gov Zamrazilova: Reiterates Jun rate hike was not the start of a cycle Hike was fine-tuning of policy restriction CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC L Greece Apr Retail Sales Volume Y/Y: 4.0% v 6.1% prior Retail Sales Value Y/Y: -0.1% v +3.0% prior - - Revisions: - - No revisions MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC H What's Going On With Micron Technology Stock Tuesday? Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU ) stock traded flat in Tuesday’s premarket session as investors paused following the stock’s extended rally. The stock remains in a strong long-term uptrend. Nasdaq futures were up less RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC L Reminder: Hungary Debt Agency (AKK) to sell 3-Month Bills; results expected after 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT) (HU) Reminder: Hungary Debt Agency (AKK) to sell 3-Month Bills; results expected after 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT) RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC L Reminder: Switzerland to sell 3-Month Bills; results expected after 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT) (CH) Reminder: Switzerland to sell 3-Month Bills; results expected after 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT) RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC L Reminder: Belgium Debt Agency (BDA) to sell combined €3.5B in 3-month, 6-month and 12-month bills; results expected after 05:30 ET (09 (BE) Reminder: Belgium Debt Agency (BDA) to sell combined €3.5B in 3-month, 6-month and 12-month bills; results expected after 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT) EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC H Preview: UK Defense Investment Plan (DIP) to be published today: Funding settlement of ~£14.5B looks to fall short of the ~£28B officia PM Starmer announced it would be published on Tuesday, and it's being framed as one of his final acts before he stands down as PM. The plan was originally due last year and had been held back amid wrangling within Govern MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC L com EU Mid-Market Update: Soft UK growth, hawkish ECB & an incoming UK Defence Plan that is expected to be short of funding; Focus on USD/JPY move **Notes/Observations** - Month-end data flow was broadly constructive for the eurozone but added to the ECB's policy dilemma. French preliminary June CPI surprised to the downside at 1.8% y/y (vs 2.0%e), bringing headlin EUROPEAN MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC M BoJ Yen Index June-30: 72.21 (prev 72.38) READ HERE CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC L South Africa sells total ZAR2.55B vs. ZAR2.55B indicated in 2033, 2038 and 2042 bonds Sells ZAR850M in 2033 bonds; Clearing Yield: %; bid-to-cover: x - Sells ZAR850M in 2038 bonds; Clearing Yield: %; bid-to-cover: x - Sells ZAR850M in 2042 bonds; Clearing Yield: %; bid-to-cover: x RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC M Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today? The S&P 500 rallied on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions and a rebound in semiconductor stocks boosted risk appetite, with Polymarket traders cautiously betting the momentum will continue into Tuesday’s opening bell RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC M Baird Downgrades Alpine Income Property Tr to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $21 Baird analyst RJ Milligan downgrades Alpine Income Property Tr (NYSE: PINE ) from Outperform to Neutral and raises the price target from $18 to $21. EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC L Japan, UK, Italy to extend fighter jet pact to end-2027 - Nikkei (JP) Japan, UK, Italy to extend fighter jet pact to end-2027 - Nikkei EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC H Trump Accounts Could Land An Unexpected Boost As SpaceX Reportedly Weighs Stock Donation Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX ) is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration about a potential donation to the Trump Accounts, a savings initiative for children. White House has approached Sp RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:07 AM UTC M Japan PM Takaichi: Keidanren Chair Set 250T Investment Target In FY2040 Japan PM Takaichi: Keidanren Chair Set 250T Investment Target In FY2040 EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC L Japan's PM Takaichi: Keidanren chair set ¥250T investment target in FY2040 Japan's PM Takaichi: Keidanren chair set ¥250T investment target in FY2040 EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:05 AM UTC L Japan PM Takaichi: Keidanren Chair has set ¥250T investment target in FY2040 (JP) Japan PM Takaichi: Keidanren Chair has set ¥250T investment target in FY2040 EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:04 AM UTC M Lloyds To Target Wealth And Workplace Pensions In 2030 Strategy Lloyds To Target Wealth And Workplace Pensions In 2030 Strategy EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:04 AM UTC H Italy CPI Harmonised (Y/Y) Jun P: 3.1% (est 3.2%; prev 3.2%) CPI Harmonised (M/M): 0.1% (est 0.2%; prev 0.3%) - CPI NIC Incl. Tobacco (Y/Y): 3.0% (est 3.2%; prev 3.2%) - CPI NIC Incl. Tobacco (M/M): 0.0% (est 0.2%; prev 0.4%) MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC L Daily Euribor Fixing: 2.310% v 2.317% prior Lower by 0.7bps EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC H Italian CPI MoM Prelim Actual 0.0% (Forecast 0.2%, Previous 0.4%) Italian CPI MoM Prelim Actual 0.0% (Forecast 0.2%, Previous 0.4%) MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC H Ukraine's Pres Zelenskiy: Forces Struck Again Russia's Satellite Communications Center In Moscow Region For Second Time Ukraine's Pres Zelenskiy: Forces Struck Again Russia's Satellite Communications Center In Moscow Region For Second Time GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 08:53 AM UTC H Tesla's Robotaxi Math Doesn't Work With Human Safety Drivers, Gary Black Says Investor Gary Black of The Future Fund LLC thinks that Tesla Inc. ‘s (NASDAQ: TSLA ) Robotaxis with a human safety driver on board cost more than rivals like Alphabet Inc. -backed (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) (NASDAQ: GOOG ) Waymo, MNA | Jun 30, 2026, 08:49 AM UTC H European Commission tightens steel import regime, effective July 1st with 47% quota cut Introducing out-of-quota duty of 50% for 26 categories of steel products imported into the EU - - Will reduce its tariff-free steel imports by 47% from 2024 levels to 18.3Mt per year - - Measure sets tariff-free quotas a GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 08:42 AM UTC L Preview: Swiss Jun KOF Leading Indicator expected at 03:00 ET (07:00 GMT) Consensus expectations: 99.0e v 98.0 prior EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 08:42 AM UTC H BOJ New Board Member Sato: Weak yen boosts profits of exporters in general; Uncertainty remains over Middle East situation - inaugural Need to watch impact of FX on price trend; high volatility is not desirable - - FX should reflect fundamentals - - Need to watch both downside risks to growth and upside risks to inflation - - I haven’t set myself to sup EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 08:42 AM UTC L Swiss Jun KOF Leading Indicator: 101.2 v 99.0e Prior revised higher from 98.0 to 98.6 EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 08:42 AM UTC L China Politburo: Strong measures needed for flood and drought (CN) China Politburo: Strong measures needed for flood and drought GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 08:42 AM UTC M SAS CEO: To Order Up To 40 Widebody Airbus Jets Worth Over $10B SAS CEO: To Order Up To 40 Widebody Airbus Jets Worth Over $10B EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 08:39 AM UTC H BoJ's Sato: Underlying CPI Figures Not Very Strong But Wholesale Inflation Is Fairly Strong, So Need To Look Comprehensively At Various Data BoJ's Sato: Underlying CPI Figures Not Very Strong But Wholesale Inflation Is Fairly Strong, So Need To Look Comprehensively At Various Data CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 08:34 AM UTC L Hong Kong May M3 Money Supply Y/Y: 1.0% v 3.1% prior M2 Money Supply Y/Y: % v 3.1% prior - M1 Money Supply Y/Y: % v 14.1% prior EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC H Romanian Defence Ministry: Safely Detonated Drone Fragments Found In Southeastern County Of Tulcea Near Ukraine Border Findings Indicate Fragments Were Part Of A Russian Attack On Ukraine From April GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC H EU: New Rule To Protect EU Steel Sector From Damaging Impact Of Global Overcapacity Will Take Effect On July 1 Will Reduce Its Tariff-Free Steel Imports By 47% From 2024 Levels To 18.3 Million Metric Tons Per Year EU's Steel Measures: Set Aside Half Of The Quota For Countries With Which EU Has Free Trade Agreement And The Other H GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC L EU's Steel Measures: Introducing out-of-quota duty of 50% for 26 categories of steel products imported into the EU. EU's Steel Measures: Introducing out-of-quota duty of 50% for 26 categories of steel products imported into the EU. EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 08:29 AM UTC H EU's Steel Measures: Measure sets tariff-free quotas at 18.3 million tonnes per year. EU's Steel Measures: Measure sets tariff-free quotas at 18.3 million tonnes per year. GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 08:29 AM UTC M EU: Will apply stricter rules on "melt and pour" traceability to determine where the steel is originally from and avoid circumvention of tar EU: Will apply stricter rules on "melt and pour" traceability to determine where the steel is originally from and avoid circumvention of tariffs. FX | Jun 30, 2026, 08:29 AM UTC L EU's Steel Measures: Set aside half of the quota for countries with which EU has free trade agreement and the other half for all countries. EU's Steel Measures: Set aside half of the quota for countries with which EU has free trade agreement and the other half for all countries. EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC H EU: Will reduce its tariff-free steel imports by 47% from 2024 levels to 18.3 million metric tons per year. EU: Will reduce its tariff-free steel imports by 47% from 2024 levels to 18.3 million metric tons per year. GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC L EU: New rule to protect EU steel sector from damaging impact of global overcapacity will take effect on July 1 EU: New rule to protect EU steel sector from damaging impact of global overcapacity will take effect on July 1 EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC L Declares new rule to protect EU steel sector from damaging impact of global overcapacity will take effect on July 1st (EU) Declares new rule to protect EU steel sector from damaging impact of global overcapacity will take effect on July 1st EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 08:28 AM UTC H BoJ's Sato: Former BoJ Chief's Massive Stimulus Policy Has Had A Certain Positive Effect Such As Improving Job Market, Pushing Up Prices One Negative Aspect Of Kuroda's Stimulus Was Its Failure To Achieve 2% Inflation Target CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC H BoJ's Sato: Former BoJ chief's massive stimulus policy has had a certain positive effect such as improving job market, pushing up prices. BoJ's Sato: Former BoJ chief's massive stimulus policy has had a certain positive effect such as improving job market, pushing up prices. MACRO | Jun 30, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC H BoJ's Sato: BoJ's Independence Clearly Stipulated By Law, Most Important To Achieve 2% Inflation Target Need To Determine Price Trend By Looking At Various Data CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC H Goldman Sachs: The ECB Lower energy prices have reduced headline inflation pressure since the June ECB meeting. But even the ECB staff’s milder scenario points to a persistent inflation overshoot, with core inflation peaking around 2.6% and st CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 08:24 AM UTC M BoJ's Sato: Hasn't Received Any Special Orders From Takaichi Want To Contribute To Healthy Economic Development CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 30, 2026, 08:23 AM UTC