Market Overview
The US and European stock indices are rising again amid renewed investor interest in the AI industry.
2026.07.10
On Thursday, US stock indices posted gains, finishing the trading session in the “green zone.” By the end of the day, the Dow Jones index (US30) rose by 0.27%. The S&P 500 index (US500) gained 0.81%.
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Crude oil prices surged sharply by 7% in reaction to the rapid escalation of the conflict in the Middle East
2026.07.09
Crude oil prices surged sharply by 7%, reaching 75.6 dollars per barrel. This jump was a reaction to the rapid escalation of the conflict in the Middle East: after President Trump’s statements about e...
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The United States carried out airstrikes on Iran after Iran's attacked tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The RBNZ raised the interest rate to 2.5%
2026.07.08
By the end of the day, the Dow Jones Index (US30) fell by 0.25%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) declined by 0.45%. The Technology‑heavy NASDAQ Index (US100) closed lower yesterday by 1.16%.
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Germany’s DAX Index has updated its all‑time high. OPEC+ countries have agreed to increase production
2026.07.07
On Monday, WTI crude oil prices traded near 69 dollars per barrel, remaining at their lowest levels since late February. Pressure on prices intensified after OPEC+ countries agreed to increase product...
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Week's main events (July 6 – July 10)
2026.07.06
This week, investors’ attention will be focused on the monetary policies of major central banks and macroeconomic indicators.
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Oil prices have stabilized. The Canadian dollar continues to trade near yearly lows.
2026.07.06
On Friday, US indices were not traded due to a public holiday in the United States. By the end of the week, the Dow Jones Index (US30) rose by 2.12%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) gained 2.33%. The Techno...
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Oil prices have fallen to pre‑war levels. AI companies continue to sell off
2026.07.03
Oil prices (WTI) fell by 2% to around 67 dollars per barrel, reaching pre‑war levels amid a sharp increase in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which exceeded 10 million barrels per day. The mar...
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The Eurozone has shown a significant slowdown in inflation. Australia has recorded its largest trade deficit since 2015
2026.07.02
The Australian dollar continues to consolidate near a three‑month low below 0.690 USD under pressure from weak macroeconomic data and revised market expectations for monetary policy.
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Natural gas prices are rising amid increasing electricity consumption
2026.07.01
Natural gas prices in the US rose by more than 3%, approaching 3.30 dollars per MMBtu. The main growth factors were increased supply to LNG export terminals and expectations of record electricity cons...
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Oil prices have once again risen above 70 dollars per barrel. The Australian dollar has updated a three‑month low
2026.06.30
Oil prices on Monday corrected upward, rising above 70 dollars per barrel after falling to a four‑month low. Despite attempts to normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, tanker traffic volumes...
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