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Cyberspace Authority Summons NVIDIA Over H20 Chip Security Vulnerabilities

Trump Confirms Reciprocal Tariff Framework as Deadline Approaches: Canada’s Rate Raised to 35%, Others Ranging from 10% to 41%

Hong Kong Opens Stablecoin Licensing Window as Note-Issuing Banks Poised to Lead the Charge

State Subsidies Introduced for Personal and Service Sector Loans as Financial Institutions Urged to Deliver Targeted Credit Solutions

National Healthcare Security Administration Confirms Launch of Initial Pricing Mechanism for New Drugs, Signaling Shift in China's Innovative Medicine Policy

Hong Kong Fintech Fundraising Surges Amid Stablecoin Boom

Hong Kong-listed fintech firms raised over $1.5 billion in July to accelerate their expansion into cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and blockchain infrastructure. Major players such as OSL Group and SenseTime capitalized on the city’s newly implemented stablecoin licensing regime, which has boosted investor confidence and regulatory clarity.

Manufacturing Slump Deepens in China as Exports Drag

China’s manufacturing sector contracted for the fourth consecutive month in July, with the S&P Global PMI falling to 49.5, highlighting a sharper-than-expected slowdown. Export orders declined for the 15th straight month, while domestic demand remained weak amid ongoing property sector stress and muted consumer spending.

5 Formidable Obstacles Hindering XRP's Ascent to $5 in 2025

Despite significant rallies and optimistic analyst predictions for XRP to reach $5, its path is challenged by banks not being required to use XRP, slow adoption rates compared to established systems, the existence of potentially superior alternative payment solutions, XRP's lack of independent value beyond its intermediary role, and the broader cryptocurrency market's strong correlation with an overvalued stock market.

Top 5 U.S. Export Items Vulnerable to Tariff Impacts

New U.S. tariffs on imported goods like coffee, apparel, and electronics are predicted by economists to increase costs for businesses and directly burden American consumers, potentially hindering U.S. economic growth and contrasting with the global commitment to free trade.

Amazon's Earnings Beat Fails to Impress Wall Street Amid AI and AWS Scrutiny

Amazon reported strong second-quarter results, surpassing revenue and earnings expectations. Despite this, the stock declined due to its cloud division, AWS, missing high market expectations and a wide range in its operating income guidance for the third quarter. The company's focus on AI and its plan to introduce advertising to its Alexa+ service signal its strategy for future growth.

Reddit Rockets After Crushing Q2 Estimates, Fueled by AI and Ad Growth

Reddit's second-quarter results have investors excited, with the company beating revenue and earnings expectations. The social media platform's revenue grew by more than 75% year-over-year, its fastest growth in three years, driven by its advertising business and a significant jump in its data licensing segment fueled by AI partnerships. This strong performance, along with a bullish Q3 outlook, has caused the stock to rally.

Ford Joins Auto Industry Downturn as Tariffs Weigh on Earnings

Ford reported a $36 million second-quarter loss, reversing a $1.8 billion profit from a year earlier. Despite revenue growth, rising tariff costs weighed heavily on earnings.

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Markets Reassess Expectations for Rate Cuts

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50% and signaled no imminent rate cuts, citing persistent inflation and the need for more data. Market expectations for a September cut fell sharply to 46%, triggering a rise in Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar. Small-cap stocks declined, while defensive and export-focused sectors gained. Despite political pressure from President Trump, the Fed reiterated its inflation-fighting stance. Investors now anticipate the first rate cut could be delayed until late 2025 unless inflation trends lower.

Taiwan Awaits Washington’s Green Light for Landmark Tariff-Cut Deal

Taiwan’s cabinet says bilateral tariff-reduction negotiations under the 21st-Century Trade Initiative are finished and Taipei is waiting for Washington’s internal sign-off. The deal, completed two years after talks began, would slash duties on US$105 billion of annual two-way goods trade and give Taiwan’s export-led economy a timely boost as it looks to diversify away from China.

Unpacking Apple's Valuation: Why Its Stock Rose 9 Times While iPhone Sales Remained Flat for a Decade

Apple's significant stock growth, despite flat iPhone sales, is primarily driven by its high-margin services division, which now faces substantial threats from regulatory challenges to its App Store fees and the potential invalidation of its lucrative search engine deal with Google.

China’s Politburo signals fresh macro support while tightening the reins on unfair competition

China’s top decision-makers used the July 30 Politburo meeting to promise “stronger macro-policy adjustment” for a sputtering economy and, in the same breath, to order a clamp-down on what they called “disorderly competition” in hot new industries such as artificial-intelligence platforms and electric vehicles.

Boeing Revenue Hits 6-Year High Amid Signs of Recovery

Boeing reported $22.7 billion in Q2 2025 revenue—its highest in six years—as it ramps up production and regains market confidence following years of safety concerns and operational setbacks.

European Stocks Dip as Tariff Pressures and Earnings Drive Volatility

On July 30, 2025, European markets dipped slightly as investors reacted to mixed corporate earnings and rising concerns over U.S. tariffs. The STOXX 600 fell 0.1%, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 rose 0.2%. Shares of Adidas dropped 5.4% after warning that tariffs could cost it €200 million in H2. UBS gained on strong earnings, while HSBC fell 3.4% on weak results.

Microsoft's AI Juggernaut: Soaring Cloud Growth and Bullish Investor Outlook for Q4 Earnings

Microsoft is poised for a strong fiscal fourth quarter, with Wall Street anticipating robust growth driven by its AI and cloud businesses. Despite significant investments in AI infrastructure, analysts remain highly optimistic, projecting increased revenue and earnings per share, fueled by strong demand for Azure and the promising potential of Copilot.

Meta's AI Ascent: A Trillion-Dollar Bet on Superintelligence and Strong Q2 Outlook

Meta Platforms is making aggressive moves into AI superintelligence with its new Meta Superintelligence Labs, attracting top talent. This significant investment aligns with Wall Street's bullish outlook for Meta's Q2 earnings, driven by robust ad revenue and the promising integration of AI capabilities across its platforms.

Baker Hughes Nears $13.6B Acquisition of Chart Industries

Baker Hughes is close to acquiring Chart Industries in an all-cash deal worth $13.6 billion, aiming to expand its presence in the LNG and clean energy tech sectors. The move would terminate Chart’s prior $19 billion merger agreement with Flowserve and could signal renewed consolidation in the U.S. energy industry.

Barclays Posts 23% Profit Surge Amid Trade-Driven Trading Boom

Barclays PLC reported a 23% year-over-year rise in pre-tax profit for H1 2025, reaching £5.2 billion, driven by strong trading revenue amid U.S. tariff-driven market volatility. The bank announced a £1 billion share buyback and raised its interim dividend by 21%. Investment banking, especially fixed income and equities trading, led the gains.

Samsung’s $16.5 Billion Tesla Win Buoys Hopes - But Execution Risks Keep Investors Guarded

Samsung Electronics shares surrendered early gains after Monday’s euphoria over a headline-grabbing $16.5 billion deal to supply artificial-intelligence chips to Tesla. Analysts welcome the marquee customer, seeing it as a potential inflection point for Samsung’s loss-making contract-manufacturing arm.

Taiwan’s Tech-Fueled Resilience Faces a Fresh Tariff Test

Taiwan’s economy looks set to chalk up a second straight quarter of brisk expansion, buoyed by unrelenting global demand for advanced chips and other electronics. Economists polled by Reuters expect headline growth to accelerate to roughly 5.7 % year-on-year in the April-to-June period, after a 5.48 % gain in the first quarter.

Stablecoins Emerge as a Strategic U.S. Asset Amid BRICS De-dollarization Push

Stablecoins, backed by new U.S. legislation and championed by Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino, are emerging as a strategic tool to reinforce the U.S. dollar’s global dominance and counter BRICS-led de-dollarization efforts.

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