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Brent Crude Rallies as OPEC+ Reaffirms Production Cut Commitments
Oil prices advanced as OPEC+ member nations agreed to maintain output quotas, offsetting concerns over global demand growth.
Salala Times Markets Desk 7/29/2026
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Blockchain Settlement Networks Reduce Cross-Border Interbank Friction
Global financial consortiums expand pilot programs for instant tokenized asset clearing and cross-border wholesale interbank settlement.
Salala Times Markets Desk 7/28/2026
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Federal Reserve Cuts Benchmark Rate by 50 Bps as Inflation Cools Toward 2% Target
The Federal Open Market Committee voted decisively to lower borrowing costs, signaling confidence in stabilizing prices while seeking to sustain economic momentum and labor market strength.
Salala Times Desk 7/28/2026
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Copper Prices Surge on Clean Energy & Infrastructure Demand Supply Deficit
Industrial metals advanced sharply as mine supply disruptions coincided with accelerating copper demand for grid modernization and EV manufacturing.
Salala Times Markets Desk 7/28/2026
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Algorithmic Trading Desks Adjust Models for Macroeconomic Volatility
Quantitative funds and high-frequency trading desks recalibrate risk parameters as macroeconomic data releases trigger rapid intraday price swings.
Salala Times Markets Desk 7/27/2026
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Gold Futures Touch Record Highs on Safe-Haven Demand & Central Bank Buying
Precious metals extended gains as central bank bullion purchases and safe-haven asset demand pushed gold futures above key psychological levels.
Salala Times Markets Desk 7/27/2026
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Crypto Derivatives Volume Hits Record High Amid Institutional Options Demand
Futures and options open interest across major crypto trading venues reached new highs as institutional trading desks expand structured product offerings.
Salala Times Markets Desk 7/26/2026
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Forex Volatility Surges as Central Banks Diverge on Interest Rate Policy
Major currency pairs experience heightened trading volume as traders position for shifting yield differentials between the Fed, ECB, and Bank of Japan.
Salala Times Markets Desk 7/26/2026
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AI Quantitative Models Transform High-Frequency Market Making & Liquidity Provision
Financial institutions deploy specialized machine learning architectures to optimize order execution algorithms and reduce market impact costs.
Salala Times Markets Desk 7/26/2026
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California Leads Lawsuit to Block Paramount Warner Bros Mega Merger
California joins 11 states in lawsuit to halt Paramount Warner Bros merger
Salala Times Staff 7/13/2026
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SpaceX IPO Momentum Slows One Month After Historic Debut
SpaceX's stock market debut was historic, but one month on, the company's revenue reality is clearer
Salala Times Staff 7/13/2026
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Major Car Firms Clear of Emissions Cheating Scandal, But Transparency Still a Concern
A recent High Court ruling found several major car manufacturers not guilty of installing emissions-cheating devices, but the verdict has raised questions about regulatory scrutiny and industry accountability for environmental protection.
Salala Times Staff 7/10/2026