U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits Lowest Level Since 1983
DOE and EIA data show U.S. emergency crude stocks near 311 million barrels, the lowest since 1983, as Iran-war releases continue through summer 2026.
South Korea Stocks Plunge on AI Jitters as KOSPI Suffers Steep Selloff
KOSPI fell about 6% on July 29 after a deeper intraday slide, extending a brutal AI-chip unwind as SK hynix and Samsung led losses across Asia.
Perseverance Finds Ancient Mars Rock Stack Built by Asteroid Impacts
NASA’s Perseverance rover found a 75-meter stack of ancient rock on Jezero’s rim built by repeated asteroid impacts more than 3.9 billion years ago.
OPEC+ Meets Aug. 2: Final Output Hike, Then a Likely Pause
Seven OPEC+ producers add 188,000 bpd in August, then meet Aug. 2 as markets weigh whether the gradual unwind of voluntary cuts finally pauses.
Oil Prices Jump as Hormuz Fears Return – Why Brent Rebound Matters
Brent rebounded into the mid-to-high $80s on July 29 as Hormuz risks returned; IEA data show only a partial June supply recovery from war disruptions.
Microsoft Routes Copilot Workloads to Its Own MAI Models — What That Means
Microsoft is routing specialized Copilot workloads to its own MAI models via a hill-climbing loop—cutting costs without signaling a full partner exit.
India Approves Semicon Mission 2.0: Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore Push Explained
Cabinet clears Semicon Mission 2.0 with a Rs 1.27 lakh crore outlay, widening incentives from fabs to design, materials, packaging, R&D and talent.
IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth to 3%: War Drag Meets AI Boom
The International Monetary Fund trimmed its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0 percent in the July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, down from 3.1 percent in the April WEO.
FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Humanoid Robot Imports Over Security Risks
The FCC added foreign humanoid and quadruped robots and power inverters to its Covered List, blocking new U.S. authorizations over security risks.
El Niño Is Strengthening: Why Ocean Heat Records Matter in 2026
El Niño is present and expected to strengthen as June 2026 ocean heat hit new seasonal records, raising stakes for weather patterns and marine life.
