Review of last week's international markets

US stock markets were closed on Friday due to the Independence Day holiday.

Commodities summary: Oil prices were steady as Persian Gulf crude shipments neared pre-war levels, copper prices rose, and gold prices increased.

European stock markets reached a record high, marking their fourth consecutive week of gains.

Macroeconomic Developments

OPEC+ has approved a further increase in oil production, and exports through the Strait of Hormuz have begun to recover.

Approximately 20 pieces of jewelry were stolen from a museum in France, with potential losses reaching millions of euros.

Wildfires in southern France continue to spread, prompting evacuation orders for about 10,000 people.

Iran's Supreme Leader has reappointed Ejei as head of the judiciary.

The Israeli military announced it has gained full control of the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon.

A shooting occurred in a New York community on the night of the US Independence Day, with eight people shot, including four children.

Corporate News

A Delta Air Lines aircraft was struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago.

EasyJet has agreed to a 5.2 billion pound takeover offer from Castlelake.

Nvidia is set to take a revenue share from some of its customers' cloud businesses.

World Cup events have driven trading volume on prediction markets to a record high.

SK Hynix is considering paying a 0.5% fee in an ADR issuance.

Analysis and Commentary

Amid volatility in technology stocks, investors are closely watching signals from the Federal Reserve and corporate earnings reports.

A majority of US voters believe a war with Iran would not be worthwhile for former President Trump.

OPEC+ has agreed to another small increase in its oil production quota for August.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre received a report of a vessel being attacked near the coast of Yemen.

New Jersey, USA, has reported 19 "suspected heat-related" fatalities.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with former US President Trump, agreeing to hold talks during the NATO summit.

Russian President Putin has signed tax code amendments aimed at boosting domestic fuel supply.

An analysis explores why American capitalism differs so significantly from similar systems in Europe and elsewhere.