1. The number of initial jobless claims in the United States is 208,000, lower than the expected 217,000

The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending July 11 is 208,000, expected to be 217,000, and the previous value was revised from 215,000 to 216,000.

AI interpretation: The job market shows unexpected strong resilience, with labor demand remaining at high levels. The significant decline in initial claims directly disrupts market expectations of a cooling employment situation, further solidifying the logic of a soft landing for the economy. This tight employment environment empowers the Federal Reserve to maintain its high-interest rate policy, significantly suppressing market bets on a rate cut in the short term.   -Original

2. BlackRock withdraws 1,246 BTC and 3,542 ETH from Coinbase Prime

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, BlackRock withdrew 1,246 BTC (approximately $80.6 million) and 3,542 ETH (approximately $6.69 million) from Coinbase Prime.   -Original

3. Spot gold falls below $4,000 per ounce, spot silver drops to $56 per ounce

4. The United States sanctions four Iranian central bank crypto wallets, Tether freezes $131 million in assets

The United States has placed four Iranian central bank crypto wallets on the sanctions list; Tether has frozen $131 million in assets from these wallets, which hold over $165 million in funds on the TRON blockchain. The freezing measures prevent the transfer or redemption of related funds.   -Original

5. U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in June, in line with expectations

U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in June, in line with the expected 0.2%, with the prior value revised from 0.90% to 1%.   -Original

6. U.S. Central Command conducts military strikes against Iran for the fifth consecutive night

The U.S. Central Command announced that at 2 PM Eastern Time on Thursday (2 AM Friday UTC+8), U.S. forces began a new round of strikes against Iran for the fifth consecutive night to weaken Iran's military capabilities.   -Original

7. U.S. Defense Department assessment indicates military spending on Iran operations may reach $100 billion

According to CCTV News, the U.S. Defense Department's assessment indicates that actual spending on military operations against Iran may reach $100 billion, far exceeding the $30 billion announced by the U.S. government. This gap arises because official estimates do not include undisclosed operational expenditures, losses from advanced fighter jets, and costs for damage to U.S. military facilities in the Middle East. U.S. Senator Angus King expressed disappointment that the American public cannot ascertain the actual costs of the war and noted that the conflict has incurred additional costs for citizens in terms of gasoline prices and more.   -Original

8. Brent crude oil surpasses $85, concerns about Middle Eastern oil supply intensify

On July 16, due to concerns about oil supply in the Middle East and the impact of U.S. actions against Iran, Brent crude oil prices rose above $85 per barrel. Iran informed the Houthi armed group in Yemen that they would need to block the Red Sea shipping route if Iran's power infrastructure were attacked. The Red Sea shipping route is a crucial lifeline for Saudi Arabia's oil exports, and the war in Iran has disrupted oil transport in the Strait of Hormuz.   -Original

 

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