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• Wall Street closed at record levels with all three major US indexes ending higher: the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.12%, the S&P 500 jumped 0.72%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.29%. • Oil prices stabilized, returning to levels seen before the conflict in Iran, while global stocks rose 0.41% according to MSCI's gauge. • The ongoing AI boom continues to drive market momentum, highlighted by South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix launching a 43 trillion won ($28.07 billion) US share sale.

• The July 4, 2026, science roundup highlights three major discoveries: the James Webb Space Telescope's identification of a previously unknown substance, the rapid growth of China's "Great Green Wall," and the resolution of a Medici family murder mystery. • The report emphasizes the telescope's role in expanding astronomical knowledge and the environmental impact of China's accelerated reforestation efforts. • These findings matter as they bridge the gap between cutting-edge astrophysics, global climate mitigation, and historical forensic analysis.

• Philippine inflation is projected to decrease slightly to 6.6% in June, down from 6.8% in May. • Despite the dip, inflation remains significantly above the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas target range of 2% to 4%. • Persistent pressures from food costs, electricity, and wages are expected to keep interest rates "higher for longer."

• Asian technology stocks in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are seeing renewed investor interest following a rebound in AI infrastructure. • The shift is driven by weaker US jobs data, which has eased immediate concerns regarding interest rate hikes and led to a softer US dollar. • This change in market sentiment is altering how investors balance risk and opportunity across the region's major tech sectors.

• Asian stock markets trended mostly higher on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, following positive momentum from Wall Street gains. • South Korea's stock market saw a notable rebound after previously suffering sharp losses triggered by a significant tech sector sell-off. • The upward trend was mirrored in Japan, where the benchmark Nikkei 225 index was monitored alongside the Japanese yen's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar.

• A wall collapse in Jaipur on June 29, 2026, has resulted in three confirmed deaths, with several other workers feared to be trapped under the debris. • In diplomatic tensions, India has issued a sharp rebuttal against Pakistan, dismissing "baseless" claims regarding a recent attack in Karachi. • Tragedy struck Kerala as the bodies of a missing family of four were recovered from a river.

• Kevin Warsh officially succeeded Jerome Powell as the Chair of the Federal Reserve on May 22, becoming the 17th person to hold the position since 1913. • During his first FOMC meeting on June 17, Warsh reduced forward guidance, responding to ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to implement further rate cuts. • This leadership transition occurs as Wall Street reaches new record highs this month, largely fueled by investor enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence.