📉 Asia: Nikkei plunged another 3%+, breaking below 65,000 for the first time in a month as the AI/chip selloff deepens. Hang Seng held flat near 25,000, decoupling from Tokyo’s rout. Mainland China stayed soft on growth concerns.
🛢️ Oil: WTI ~$79, Brent ~$85 — near one-month highs as US–Iran tensions keep the Strait of Hormuz risk premium elevated.
🥇 Gold: XAU/USD near $3,980, still under $4,000 and headed for a 3%+ weekly loss as yields and a firmer dollar weigh.
💱 FX: EUR/USD steady around 1.1470–1.1475.
🇺🇸 US: Fed holding a cautious tone ahead of the July 29 decision. Today’s watch: University of Michigan inflation expectations.
⚠️ Volatility is elevated — trade with caution and manage risk.
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