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U.S. condemns China's 'dangerous and aggressive' acts after Philippine sailor injured at disputed shoal

The flare-up came before Rubio is expected to visit Manila for meetings of Southeast Asian foreign ministers, with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi also in attendance.

CNBC

Credit Suisse veteran shakes up SMBC in new era for Japan banks

Credit Suisse veteran shakes up SMBC in new era for Japan banks

Japan's second-largest lender is branching out into new products and moving toward riskier, higher-yielding structured credit deals.

Toyota head vows to enhance ties with business partners

Toyota head vows to enhance ties with business partners

Toyota President Kenta Kon also indicated the company's stance to continue making 3 million vehicles a year in Japan to help keep related domestic industries afloat.

Grains: Soy, Corn & the LatAm Harvest — July 21, 2026

Grains: Soy, Corn & the LatAm Harvest — July 21, 2026

Soybeans rose, corn edged higher and wheat fell as China demand, South American harvests and currency moves shaped the grain trade. The post Grains: Soy, Corn & the LatAm Harvest — July 21, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

China Broadens Market Rescue With Record Inflows Into Tech ETF

Bloomberg

China Broadens Market Rescue With Record Inflows Into Tech ETF

China is stepping up efforts to stabilize its stock market, mobilizing a range of state-linked institutions to stem a tech-driven selloff.

Bloomberg

Oil: The Latin America Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026

Oil: The Latin America Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026

Oil firmed with USO up 1.25% tracking WTI. Petrobras, YPF and Guyana production in focus while Ecopetrol fell, showing Latin America’s divergent oil trade. The post Oil: The Latin America Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026 appeared first on The…

Israel said to believe Iran has moved nuclear centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain

Times of Israel

Israel said to believe Iran has moved nuclear centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain

Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli intelligence has assessed Tehran made the move last fall * Iran’s Guards say they hit two tankers trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz The post Israel said to believe Iran has moved nuclear…

Times of Israel

Steel: The Latin America Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026

Steel: The Latin America Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026

Brazil and Mexico steel shares moved little as Chinese imports eased, tariffs tightened and construction and auto demand remained the key support. The post Steel: The Latin America Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times…

Zinc: The Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026

Zinc edges higher on tight supply and soft steel demand, with Latin America's Nexa and Buenaventura giving investors a live read on the metal's fortunes. The post Zinc: The Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

Iron Ore: The Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026

Iron Ore: The Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026

Iron ore stays near $100 while Vale and Rio Tinto ease, as mixed Chinese steel demand and comfortable supply keep the market range‑bound for Latin American inve The post Iron Ore: The Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026 appeared first on The Rio…

Lithium: The Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026

Lithium miners and ETF LIT slipped despite robust EV demand, as Chinese spot prices paused. Chile's SQM fell hardest amid the Lithium Triangle's shifting risk l The post Lithium: The Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026 appeared first on The Rio…

Copper Futures Rally Near $6.29/lb on Tight Supply

Copper Futures Rally Near $6.29/lb on Tight Supply

Copper futures climbed on July 20, 2026, lifting CPER to 38.42 dollars, Southern Copper to 175.07 dollars and Freeport-McMoRan to 58.79 dollars as investors wei The post Copper Futures Rally Near $6.29/lb on Tight Supply appeared first on…