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Economic Calendar Today (July 16, 2026): US Retail Sales, UK GDP, Unemployment Claims & FOMC Speeches in Focus
Economic Calendar Today (July 16, 2026): US Retail Sales, UK GDP & Fed Speakers Take Center Stage Economic Calendar Today for July 16, 2026, features several high-impact economic events that could influence the US dollar, stock markets, forex, gold prices, and bond yields. Investors will closely monitor US Retail Sales, Core Retail Sales, UK GDP,...
Business
BlackRock Assets Under Management Hits $15 Trillion as Strong ETF Inflows Boost Q2 Earnings
BlackRock Assets Under Management Hits $15 Trillion as ETF Inflows Drive Record Growth BlackRock Assets Under Management has reached a historic milestone, crossing $15 trillion for the first time as the world’s largest asset manager reported strong second-quarter 2026 earnings. Powered by record ETF inflows, higher client investments, and robust earnings growth, BlackRock Assets Under...
Economy
US Gulf Coast Gasoline Stocks Hit Multi-Year Low: What It Means for Fuel Prices, Oil Markets, and Inflation
US Gulf Coast Gasoline Stocks Hit Multi-Year Low: What It Means for Fuel Prices, Oil Markets, and Inflation The US Gulf Coast gasoline stocks hit multi-year low, reaching their lowest level since September 2017, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The sharp decline comes as global energy markets...
Commodities
US Crude Oil Inventories Fall More Than Expected as Iran Conflict Intensifies: What It Means for Oil Prices, Gold, and Global Markets
US Crude Oil Inventories Fall More Than Expected Amid Escalating Iran Tensions The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed that US crude oil inventories fall by 1.692 million barrels, signaling tighter supply conditions than expected. While analysts had anticipated a larger draw of approximately 1.962 million barrels, the report still marks a significant...
Economy
U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks: Oil Prices Surge, Gold Gains, and Global Markets Brace for Escalation
U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks: Oil Prices Surge, Gold Gains, and Global Markets Brace for Escalation The U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks has become one of the biggest geopolitical developments of 2026, sending shockwaves through global financial markets. According to official military statements, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched coordinated...
Markets
FII DII Data Today: FIIs Sell ₹735.83 Crore While DIIs Buy ₹704.93 Crore — What It Means for Nifty 50 on July 16
FII DII Data Today: Foreign Investors Remain Sellers as Domestic Institutions Absorb Selling Pressure FII DII Data Today indicates that foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to book profits in the Indian equity market, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) largely absorbed the selling pressure. According to the latest market data: Although foreign investors remained net sellers,...
Dow Jones
PayPal Takeover News: Stripe and Advent Offer More Than $53 Billion to Acquire PayPal
PayPal Takeover News: Stripe and Advent Make $53 Billion Acquisition Offer PayPal Takeover News is making headlines after reports revealed that payments giant Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered to acquire PayPal in a deal worth more than $53 billion. The reported proposal values PayPal at $60.50 per share, representing a...
Business
Today’s Economic Calendar: CPI Cools, Fed Chair Warsh Testifies – What It Means for Gold, US Dollar, Stocks & Bitcoin Today (July 15, 2026)
Today’s Economic Calendar: Why Markets Are Watching Closely Today’s Economic Calendar is packed with major U.S. events that could influence global financial markets. Following softer-than-expected inflation numbers, investors are now focused on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s testimony and speeches from other Fed officials for clues on future interest rate policy. Gold, the US Dollar,...
Markets
S&P 500 Pre-Market Analysis Today (July 15, 2026): Can the Rally Continue After Another Record Close?
S&P 500 Pre-Market Analysis Today (July 15, 2026): Market Eyes Fresh Highs The S&P 500 Pre-Market Analysis Today suggests investors are entering Wednesday’s trading session with cautious optimism after the benchmark index finished higher in the previous session despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. The S&P 500 closed at 7,543.59, rising 28.25 points (+0.38%), recovering from the...