Brazil’s central bank holds benchmark interest rate at 15.00%, as expected

Dow Transports dump 3% while Utilities gain 0.77%. SOX up 0.83%. Global markets mixed.

Nikkei 225 futures show mixed action, with Aug '25 up 10 pts. Traders eye volume shifts and open interest drops.

Restaurant stocks face tariff risk! 30% tariffs could cost $15B, squeezing margins. Yum Brands & RBI see minimal impact.

Dollar surges 1% as yields climb; Wall Street dips. Copper plunges 20% on tariffs. Meta, MSFT jump post-earnings.

Southwest cards revamp: higher fees but free bags & points boost. 50k points = $600 value. Worth it for loyalists!

LendingClub, Oportun, LendingPoint offer personal loans with rates up to 10% origination fees. Upstart, Avant, Prosper, Best Egg, Upgrade, OneMain also available.

BOJ holds rates steady at 0.5%, eyes potential hike amid trade deal relief & inflation risks. Traders watch for Ueda's rate hike signals.