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World Cup drama meets the prediction market boom as Tuchel benches England’s biggest stars
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
World Cup drama meets the prediction market boom as Tuchel benches En…

Thomas Tuchel drops Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane from England's World Cup lineup vs France, sending prediction market…

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International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-Iran tensions
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
International oil firms halt production in Iraq’s Kurdistan amid US-I…

Major oil companies suspended 125,000 barrels per day of Kurdistan production amid US-Iran tensions, with implications …

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European Central Bank expected to pause rate hikes, keeps September option open
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
European Central Bank expected to pause rate hikes, keeps September o…

The ECB is expected to hold rates at 2.25% in July after its first hike since 2023, keeping a September increase on the…

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2026 World Cup final brings Trump, Messi, and a halftime show but crypto is nowhere to be found
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
2026 World Cup final brings Trump, Messi, and a halftime show but cry…

The 2026 World Cup final features Trump, Messi, and a star-studded halftime show but zero crypto sponsors, signaling a …

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Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian t…

Belgium bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied territories. US recognition of Palestine before 2027 at 3.7% YE…

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Iranian strikes on US airbase in Jordan kill two service members, rattling already fragile markets
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
Iranian strikes on US airbase in Jordan kill two service members, rat…

Iranian missile and drone strikes killed two US service members at Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan, escalating tension…

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S&P 500 earnings season starts strong with 33 companies beating EPS estimates
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
S&P 500 earnings season starts strong with 33 companies beating EPS e…

All 33 early S&P 500 reporters beat EPS estimates in Q2 2026, with aggregate earnings exceeding projections by 14.…

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Jude Bellingham’s World Cup confrontation highlights the volatile intersection of sports, passion, and global media
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
Jude Bellingham’s World Cup confrontation highlights the volatile int…

Jude Bellingham reacted to provocations from Argentina's Valentn Barco after England's World Cup semifinal loss, sparki…

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EU, Gulf states reject Iran’s sovereignty claims over Strait of Hormuz
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
EU, Gulf states reject Iran’s sovereignty claims over Strait of Hormuz

EU and Gulf states reject Iran's claims over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. charges for Hormuz fees by December 31, 2026 at…

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Kobbie Mainoo’s England World Cup absence highlights the brutal economics of player valuation and injury risk
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
Kobbie Mainoo’s England World Cup absence highlights the brutal econo…

Kobbie Mainoo ruled out of England's World Cup squad by injury, highlighting player fragility as an underpriced risk in…

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Didier Deschamps breaks World Cup management record with 26 games, and here’s why crypto markets should care about FIFA’s growing digital footprint
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
Didier Deschamps breaks World Cup management record with 26 games, an…

Didier Deschamps breaks the World Cup management record with 26 games as FIFA's blockchain and digital collectibles str…

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China quietly stockpiling gold as reserves rise amid price decline
Analysis Jul 18, 2026
China quietly stockpiling gold as reserves rise amid price decline

China significantly increased its gold reserves amid declining prices. Gold reaching $4,500 by July 2026 at 0.5% YES. T…

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