Markets & Rates: Stocks rebounded after a tech-led selloff as the dollar hit a one-year peak, with investors still pricing at least one Fed hike and watching chip earnings like Micron. Oil & Geopolitics: Oil briefly slipped below $70 as Strait of Hormuz traffic improved, though Pacific finance ministers warned small island states shouldn’t assume the Iran-U.S. deal ends volatility. AI & Consumer Trust: A new report says 52% of consumers will pay more for brands that clearly explain how AI uses their data, with nearly half taking spending actions over data concerns. Green Power for Corporates: Malaysia’s CRESS scheme has attracted 11 developers, including data centres, targeting direct green electricity supply to large users. Regional Trade & Investment: The SCO Investment Business Forum in Kyrgyzstan pushed digital economy and green transition themes, while Nigeria’s APM Terminals Apapa highlighted port digitisation to boost exports. Corporate Compliance Deadlines: UAE SMEs and free zone firms are rushing to meet the July 31 corporate tax registration penalty-waiver rules. Local Business Pressure: India’s stainless steel MSMEs urged a return to quality control after a surge in low-priced Chinese imports. Community & Business: Chico businesses raised funds for victims’ families after a deadly library shooting.