Short positions in U.S. equities have surged to a record high, as the 'wall of fear' facing the bull market grows ever taller.

As risks associated with artificial intelligence intensify, short-selling activity in U.S. equities has reached a record high.

Zhitong FinanceJul 20 21:50

International oil prices dropped sharply in the short term! Reports: Mediators between the U.S. and Iran have proposed that both sides halt military strikes for 10 days.

The situation between the U.S. and Iran has once again entered a complex phase characterized by concurrent diplomatic and military developments. On July 20, Iran confirmed it had received a ceasefire proposal led by Qatar, which called for a 10-day truce between the two sides. However, on the same day, the Iranian president stated that the country was in a state of 'total war.' Meanwhile, military operations continued unabated: U.S. forces carried out airstrikes against targets inside Iran for the ninth consecutive night, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Kuwait.

wallstreetcnJul 20 21:24

The semiconductor index has entered a bear market, and Goldman Sachs has quietly shifted toward three alternative investment themes.

The semiconductor sector’s deep entrenchment in bear market conditions has significantly diminished the appeal of AI-related trades. In response, Goldman Sachs’ analyst team has promptly introduced three alternative investment themes to offer new strategic directions for investors seeking to avoid the volatility risks associated with AI.

wallstreetcnJul 20 21:13

U.S. Market Preview | Iran receives a proposal from negotiating parties to pause strikes for 10 days; all three major futures indices rise. Cloud computing provider Hut 8 jumps over 15%, IREN rises nearly 9%. AMD gains more than 3% as Anthropic is reporte

The Houthis announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China and the United States are maintaining communication regarding arrangements for leader-level interactions within the year.

Futu NewsJul 20 20:17

Express News | Iran stated that mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

BreakingsJul 20 19:31

Express News | Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China and the United States have maintained communication regarding arrangements for interactions between their heads of state within the year.

BreakingsJul 20 15:43