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Second-quarter earnings will highlight the Iran conflict's uneven impact on corporations. US oil majors and refiners are projected to see record profits from higher crude prices, while Gulf companies face mixed results with energy firms gaining but airlines, retailers, banks, and real estate companies struggling due to disrupted shipping and weakened tourism and consumer demand. The US-Iran ceasefire's instability keeps regional risk premiums elevated.

Swift launched a blockchain-based ledger to enable 17 banks to pilot 24/7 cross-border payments using tokenized deposits. The initiative aims to enhance cross-border transaction efficiency through tokenization technology.

Commercial space ventures in the US and China are raising capital as they compete in a space race. Blue Origin aims to raise $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation, following SpaceX's $86 billion IPO. Chinese banks are increasing lending to aerospace enterprises, including a $1.5 billion credit pledge over three years.

Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo is pushing banks and brokers to create a real-estate fund to revive home lending, modeled after a real-estate investment trust (REIT). However, most Argentine home buyers still pay cash, and mortgage-backed sales have declined.

A payment processor collapse in Japan has impacted banks and restaurants, with the Shibuya district of Tokyo being specifically mentioned as an affected area.

Chile's S&P IPSA rose 0.57% to 10,883 on July 7, driven by gains in banks and retailers. The peso weakened to 928.57, while copper prices remained near $6.19.

Banks are seeking a work-around to bypass limits on debit-card fees, with industry leaders considering a potential deal to achieve this.

Foreign funds are returning to India's banks following a $12 billion selloff. This marks a potential recovery in investor confidence after significant outflows.

Banks are shifting focus from whether stablecoins should be part of finance to how they can be integrated. The article highlights a transition in financial institutions' approach toward stablecoins, moving from uncertainty to strategic consideration.

Taiwanese brokerage Yuanta has secured $1.3 billion in loans from banks. The article mentions the skyline in Taipei.

Morgan Stanley is among banks challenging the growing optimism about the dollar. The article highlights financial institutions questioning the positive outlook on the U.S. currency.

European banks experienced a 21% quarterly gain, leading to optimism among investors about further upside.

The article discusses how banks are achieving record profits while allegedly exploiting customers, with author Sylvia Morris advising readers on how to counteract these practices. Key themes include banking profits and consumer exploitation.

A 69-year-old man was arrested for allegedly robbing two banks in Makiki. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon.

NCLAT upheld provident fund and gratuity dues for Jet Airways employees, ensuring they need not compete with banks and other creditors for these payments. The ruling rejected SBI's appeal in the matter.

Europe is actively seeking AI stocks, which is driving attention towards power suppliers and banks. The focus highlights sectors indirectly involved in AI development and infrastructure.

TMD’s $280 keyless bike lock combines Bluetooth proximity sensors, motion alarms, and a hardened steel core wrapped in Dyneema and Kevlar. The lock, designed for $10,000 e-bikes, features ART-2 certification and is marketed as an insurance-friendly solution. The company initially secured ATMs for banks before entering the bike lock market.

Latin America is benefiting as global investment shifts from Asia's struggling chipmakers to the region's cheaper banks, miners, and energy firms. Brazil's Ibovespa stock index set a record amid this trend.

Argentina's Merval stock index dropped 4.25% after MSCI retained the country in its lowest tier and did not initiate a consultation for an upgrade. Banks led the decline, with a three-day slide reaching 11%, while the peso remained stable.

Banks are accelerating AI leadership recruitment as regulators and clients drive adoption for efficiency. Amazon Web Services (AWS) reports multinational banks are seeking innovative strategies to grow their businesses using AI.

An Amazon Web Services (AWS) executive predicts banks will adopt artificial intelligence for efficiency gains, driven by regulators and clients, intensifying the global race for the technology. Multinational banks have approached AWS for innovative business growth strategies.

Creditors are aggressively seeking buyers for the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel and the Four Points by Sheraton, part of Hong Kong's third-largest hotel complex, as part of efforts to cut losses. Savills is managing the tender process for the 1,219-room property on Lantau Island near the Tung Chung MTR station.

Ibovespa rises above 170,000 as oil prices decline and banks gain momentum, with investors closely monitoring the central bank's minutes for insights on potential rate reductions.

Argentina's banks crashed up to 9% after missing an MSCI upgrade, while Brazil rebounded and US tech stocks declined due to Google's legal issues.

The Karnataka High Court ruled that the minimum average balance requirement in bank accounts is not subject to service tax, providing relief to banks. This decision removes a financial burden previously imposed on banking institutions.

Anchorage is developing a tokenized deposit platform to enable banks to operate on a blockchain. The initiative aims to integrate traditional banking systems with onchain technology.

Under 40s in Birmingham are most likely to switch current accounts, with the article focusing on identifying banks offering the best deals for this demographic.

The Federal Government is seeking banks' support to strengthen revenue collection through a digital platform designed to improve transparency, reduce leakages, and enable real-time monitoring of government revenues.

The EU is preparing to eliminate barriers for banks' cross-border capital flows through a draft report by the European Commission. The initiative aims to enhance the performance of European lenders relative to their US counterparts.

U.S. agencies are proposing stablecoin customer identification rules similar to those required for banks under the new GENIUS Act. The regulation aims to align stablecoin compliance with existing banking standards.

Brussels urges the EU banking sector to avoid zero-risk tolerance, as outlined in the European Commission's draft report. The report calls for a cultural shift among banks, regulators, and auditors.

Banks in Nigeria and across Africa are investing in AI to enhance operations and customer experience, but experts warn these efforts may fail to deliver returns without strong data infrastructure. A report highlights that poor data foundations undermine profitability goals for banks.

Europe does not have a geopolitical strategy for digital money, and the article criticizes efforts to make a rapidly changing technological environment safe for banks.

Latin America emerged as the world's most resilient market as banks outperformed tech sectors amid a hawkish Federal Reserve policy shift. The article highlights regional market resilience despite global economic jolts.

Wall Street is urging US regulators to further relax Basel capital rules. Banks are seeking additional gains following their largest lobbying victory since the financial crisis.

U.S. Secretary Scott Bessent is urging banks and financial institutions to intensify efforts against fraud. Critics argue the Treasury's approach may disproportionately affect regular customers.

Shares of banks and retailers have improved, reducing concerns for stock-market pessimists. The market rally is expanding beyond the technology sector.

On Fed day, Latin American investors shifted from technology to banks as tech stocks fell 6% and JPMorgan rose 3.7%. Rising 4.2% inflation dashed rate-cut expectations, while oil prices continued to decline.

The European Union is resisting banks' request for a major overhaul of capital rules. The European Banking Authority has proposed a 'targeted' plan to simplify overlapping requirements for lenders.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks and fintechs to disclose their owners and store payment data within Nigeria. The move aims to promote transparency, reduce market concentration risks, and enhance the resilience of the country's payments ecosystem.