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A weekly read on the themes driving markets — macro, rates, FX, energy, metals, crypto, and tech.

Nuclear — Uranium Spot Prices Hold Near $85/lb as Supply Tightens and Deals Advance
☢️ NuclearJuly 13, 2026

Uranium Spot Prices Hold Near $85/lb as Supply Tightens and Deals Advance

Over the week ending July 13, 2026, uranium spot prices remained stable around $85 per pound amid reports of tighter supply from major producers and continued policy support for nuclear expansion. Key moves included a U.S. DOE contract for HALEU production, rising domestic output data, and new international fuel supply and export agreements. Long-term contract prices stayed elevated near multi-year highs, reflecting structural demand growth from power needs and reactor builds.

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Real Estate & REITs — REITs Show Resilience as Global Real Estate Investment Volumes Recover
🏙️ Real Estate & REITsJuly 13, 2026

REITs Show Resilience as Global Real Estate Investment Volumes Recover

Global real estate and REITs sustained positive momentum through the week ending July 13, 2026, building on mid-year outperformance and recovering transaction activity. REIT total returns reached 14.9% at mid-year, ahead of broad equities despite elevated rates. Institutional interest remains selective amid competition from other asset classes, with capital flows showing regional gains in North America and APAC. Investors may monitor sector-specific fundamentals and cross-border allocation shifts.

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Defense & Aerospace — NATO Summit, Missile Contracts Drive Defense Activity in Early July
🛡️ Defense & AerospaceJuly 13, 2026

NATO Summit, Missile Contracts Drive Defense Activity in Early July

The week of July 6-13, 2026, featured NATO summit discussions in Ankara on spending and alliances alongside major U.S. defense contracts and European missile initiatives. Key moves included PAC-3 maintenance facility plans and aircraft deliveries amid ongoing global spending growth. Investors may monitor sustained procurement and industrial cooperation trends across borders.

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AI & Semiconductors — AI Chip Stocks Show Volatility Amid Strong Demand in Early July 2026
🤖 AI & SemiconductorsJuly 13, 2026

AI Chip Stocks Show Volatility Amid Strong Demand in Early July 2026

Chip equities experienced a mid-week selloff after an early rally, driven by sector rotation rather than shifts in fundamentals. NVIDIA maintained its leading position in AI accelerators while AMD gained ground with its MI300 series and TSMC reported robust revenue growth from advanced nodes. Memory suppliers noted tight supply conditions supporting pricing. Investors may monitor these dynamics for implications on global semiconductor supply chains and capital allocation across the sector.

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Pharma & Biotech — Pharma & Biotech: M&A Accelerates, Layoffs and Funding Mark H1 Close
💊 Pharma & BiotechJuly 13, 2026

Pharma & Biotech: M&A Accelerates, Layoffs and Funding Mark H1 Close

The week of July 6-13, 2026, saw continued M&A momentum with Novartis and Incyte deals, alongside Genentech layoffs and a Bayer equity infusion. Biosimilar adoption gained traction amid patent expirations, while regulatory actions included an FDA rejection and ARPA-H gene-editing funding. The sector closed H1 at a five-year high supported by deal flow and clinical progress.

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Rates & Bonds — US Treasury Yields End Week Higher at 4.59% Amid Geopolitical and Data Focus
📉 Rates & BondsJuly 13, 2026

US Treasury Yields End Week Higher at 4.59% Amid Geopolitical and Data Focus

US Treasury yields fluctuated during the week to July 13, 2026, with the 10-year note closing near 4.59% after dipping mid-week on economic data and tensions before rebounding. The 2-year yield traded around 4.2% levels, reflecting steady expectations for limited near-term Fed policy shifts. Bond markets showed resilience to war-related inflation concerns, with strategists maintaining forecasts for modest yield declines over coming months.

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FX & Currencies — Dollar Mixed as Yen Weakens, Sterling Hits Highs Amid Geopolitics
💱 FX & CurrenciesJuly 13, 2026

Dollar Mixed as Yen Weakens, Sterling Hits Highs Amid Geopolitics

The US dollar traded in a narrow range against major currencies during the week to July 13, 2026, with the yen extending losses toward multi-decade lows and sterling climbing to a one-month high versus the dollar. Geopolitical tensions linked to energy prices and shifting rate expectations drove moves across the period. Capital flow signals from Japan and emerging markets added context to positioning.

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Precious Metals — Precious Metals See Mid-Week Pullback After Early July Gains
🥇 Precious MetalsJuly 13, 2026

Precious Metals See Mid-Week Pullback After Early July Gains

Precious metals prices retreated from early-week highs through July 13, with gold falling from above $4,180 to around $4,070 and silver declining from near $63 to about $58.50 per ounce. Central bank gold purchases continued steadily, while platinum held relatively firm and palladium showed modest resilience. The week highlighted ongoing volatility amid broader market adjustments following 2025-early 2026 rallies.

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Geopolitics — US-Iran tensions flare over Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
🌍 GeopoliticsJuly 13, 2026

US-Iran tensions flare over Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire

Escalation in the Middle East dominated geopolitics in the week to July 13, 2026, as Iran targeted commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US strikes and a temporary collapse of the June ceasefire. Mediators worked to revive talks by mid-week while fighting paused. Parallel developments included intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel logistics in the Sea of Azov and ongoing EU preparations for trade defense measures against China. These events underscored persistent multipolar frictions affecting energy routes and defense postures.

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Energy — Energy Markets Navigate Oil Volatility and Renewables Growth in Week to July 13 2026
🛢️ EnergyJuly 13, 2026

Energy Markets Navigate Oil Volatility and Renewables Growth in Week to July 13 2026

Oil prices fluctuated with geopolitical supply concerns driving mid-week gains before partial easing, while forecasts highlighted downward pressure from rising inventories and moderating demand. Natural gas remained range-bound amid adequate supplies. Renewables sustained momentum as the leading source of energy supply growth. Investors may monitor these cross-border dynamics for implications across equities, commodities, and related flows.

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Macro — IMF July 2026 WEO Update Highlights Stalled Disinflation and Uneven Growth
🌐 MacroJuly 13, 2026

IMF July 2026 WEO Update Highlights Stalled Disinflation and Uneven Growth

The IMF's mid-week World Economic Outlook Update projected global growth at 3.0% for 2026, unchanged cumulatively from April, while revising headline inflation upward to 4.7% due to Middle East conflict effects on energy prices. AI-driven tech demand provided an offset for integrated economies, but disinflation stalled broadly. Central banks maintained or signaled tighter stances amid persistent pressures, with no major policy shifts during the week itself.

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