Fed Holds Rates July 2026 as Middle East Oil Shock Bites
On July 29, 2026, the Fed holds rates July 2026 at 3.50%-3.75% in a 9-3 FOMC vote, citing inflation from energy supply shocks tied to the Middle East conflict.
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Centcom Iran Strikes: What the July 2026 Retaliation Hit
On July 29-30, 2026, Centcom Iran strikes hit dozens of IRGC targets after Iran fired missiles at US forces in Jordan and threatened Hormuz shipping.
India Imposes Definitive ADD on Low Ash Met Coke
Finance Ministry Notification No. 18/2026-Customs (ADD) dated 27 July 2026 imposes definitive anti-dumping duty on low ash metallurgical coke from six countries, with country-wise USD/MT rates and narrow end-use exemptions.
Haiti’s New Election Calendar: Dates, Conditions, and Risks
On July 27, Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council set Dec. 13 for the first round of national elections. The calendar is real; the security and budget conditions attached to it are equally real.
Apple vs. Match, PhonePe and Paytm: India’s App Store Fight Explained
Apple is fighting India’s antitrust regulator over App Store rules, accusing it of copying claims from rivals Match, PhonePe and Paytm in a case with billions at stake.
Russian Kh-101 Missile Crosses Into Poland, Testing NATO Airspace
A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crossed into Polish airspace overnight, prompting NATO to scramble jets and Ukraine to renew calls for stronger air defense support.
Nifty Auto and Oil & Gas Lead July 30 Session as Realty Slumps
Nifty Auto and Oil & Gas outperformed on 30 July 2026, while Realty and Chemicals lagged, revealing a sector-rotation story beneath a modest index close.
DGFT Aligns Export Policy Schedule With Finance Act 2026
DGFT Notification No. 26/2026-27 dated 27 July 2026 immediately amends Schedule-II (Export Policy) of ITC (HS) 2022 to match Finance Act, 2026 tariff changes, updating notes and code lists for exporters.
Supreme Court Judges Amendment Bill Raises Strength to 38
The Supreme Court judges amendment bill raises the top court’s sanctioned strength to 38, converting a May 2026 ordinance into permanent law.
India iPhone Manufacturing Share Set to Hit 26% in 2026
India’s iPhone manufacturing share is projected to reach 26% in 2026, a figure that surfaced inside Apple’s own antitrust filings with India’s CCI.
