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Bitcoin ETFs see new money again, but inflows remain peanuts relative to the recent exodus
Coin Desk - 20 Jul 2026 05:46
Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $273 million in new inflows in two weeks, but the total is barely enough to cover a single "slow" week of recent selling.
Oil Prices Cross $90 a Barrel as U.S.-Iran Conflict Widens
The New York Times - 20 Jul 2026 03:54
Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, rose more than 3 percent as trading resumed on Sunday, while S&P 500 futures remained essentially unchanged.
Oil Markets on Edge as Houthi Rebels Threaten Shipping in the Middle East
The New York Times - 20 Jul 2026 13:56
The global oil price went above $90 but pulled back on signs of hope for a reduction in tensions.
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
The Guardian - 20 Jul 2026 13:46
Benchmark hits a four-year high as oil briefly breaches $90 a barrel before easing after Tehran says talks ongoingBusiness live - latest updatesEuropean gas prices have hit a four-month high as the escalation of the conf...
Soaring Egg Prices Are Hitting China Hard
The New York Times - 20 Jul 2026 13:44
China consumes more eggs per capita than almost every other country, so a recent spike in costs is touching a nerve.
Elon Musk Denies $52B SpaceX AI Server Deal; Dell and SMCI Stocks Rise
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 12:57
Elon Musk has publicly denied a report that SpaceX placed a $52 billion AI server order with Foxconn, easing pressure on Dell and Super Micro shares after sharp recent declines.
This may be the real reason USDA made a huge revision to its beef-export sales data
Market Watch - 20 Jul 2026 12:54India braces for energy market volatility as US-Iran war escalates
livemint.com - 20 Jul 2026 06:00
Benchmark Brent crude is already at a five-week high, with its September contract on the Intercontinental Exchange ending at $88.10 a barrel on Friday.
Bitcoin flat near $64,000 as oil hits a one-month high and Kimi AI selloff lingers
Coin Desk - 20 Jul 2026 05:31
Brent jumped almost 4% on escalating U.S.-Iran strikes, while Asian chip stocks stayed under pressure from Friday's Chinese AI shock.
The Man Who Threw Away $900 Million and Spent 12 Years Trying to Dig It Back Up
Bitcoin.com - 20 Jul 2026 04:30
James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, Wales, mined 8,000 Bitcoin in the early days and lost the keys in 2013 when an encrypted hard drive was mistakenly thrown away and sent to the Docksway landfill. After the High...
China Warns UK Over British Steel Takeover as Beijing Demands Compensation
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 04:08
China demands compensation from the UK after British Steel's nationalisation, citing a breach of the bilateral investment treaty. The UK defends its decision, aiming to protect jobs and steelmaking capacity.
Moonshots latest Kimi model is so popular that the company just gated new users
Business Insider - 20 Jul 2026 04:00Japans Wealth Is Returning: Anonymous BOJ Insider Sparks Panic Over Looming Carry Trade Unwind
Bitcoin.com - 20 Jul 2026 03:30
Comments by anonymous Bank of Japan insider Yuto Kanzaki on upcoming measures to bring Japanese wealth back to Japan have fueled speculation about the unwinding of the yen carry trade, alerting to the effects such measur...
19-Year-Old Texan Killed During Iranian Attack in Jordan: Who Was Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales?
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 18:12
Two US soldiers, including 19-year-old Pvt Isabella Gonzales, were killed in an Iranian missile attack on a Jordanian base, highlighting the escalating US-Iran conflict and sparking political debate.
FBI Calls NYC Federal Plaza Fire 'Anti-Government Attack': Suspect Threatened Bystanders with Airsoft Rifles, Carried Anti-ICE Literature
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 18:06
A man with airsoft rifles set a fire outside a Manhattan federal building, described by the FBI as 'anti-government attack'. The incident is being investigated by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Allegedly Plot UK Return After Feeling 'Unwelcome in US'
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 18:01
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly considering a return to the UK, feeling less welcome in the US. They aim to rebuild ties with the British public and the Royal Family.
World Cup Half Time Show Blasted as a 'Bad Trip,' Fans Petitioned Shakira to Write All Songs Going Forward
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 17:59
FIFA's attempt to introduce a Super Bowl-style half-time show for the World Cup has faced criticism, with fans urging a return to traditional football culture and calling for Shakira's involvement.
FBI Reportedly Stops Probing ICE Confrontations, Raising Oversight Fears After Fatal Shootings
IBTimes - 20 Jul 2026 17:54
A controversial memo suggests the FBI may stop investigating ICE shootings, raising concerns about accountability and civil rights. The government denies any change, but the debate continues.
Tesla investors share their most burning questions ahead of earnings
Market Watch - 20 Jul 2026 17:54Trump Comes to Terms With the Fact That the Entire SAVE Act Cant Be Stuffed in Budget Bill
TPM - 20 Jul 2026 17:48
President Donald Trump posted on his favorite social media platform Monday morning, seemingly acknowledging that the entire SAVE America Act
Scientists say one everyday habit may be quietly shrinking your brain
Fast Company - 20 Jul 2026 17:45
Adults who frequently watched television in midlife later showed brain changes associated with memory loss, stroke risk, and dementia. Winding down looks different for everyone, but it often involves some sort of sitting...
Will the Gulf Coast tropical depression turn into storm Bertha? Heres the forecast from NOAAs hurricane tracker
Fast Company - 20 Jul 2026 17:45
States from Texas to Florida can expect high winds and heavy rains, with agencies issuing weather warnings in the region. Summer 2026 has been filled with one extreme weather event after the other, from massive heatwaves...