Xingye Silver & Tin on July 14 forecast 1H 2026 net profit attributable to the parent company of 2.14–2.37 bln yuan, up 168.95%–197.86% YoY. The firm said the jump reflects higher selling prices for silver, tin and other mined products amid the macro environment and changes in product demand.

Options on SK Hynix ADRs began trading on the U.S. options exchange Tuesday. As of 10:25 a.m. New York time total volume was about 33,000 contracts, with more than two-thirds concentrated in options expiring this Friday. The most active contract was the $185 call (≈2,900 contracts), followed by the $145 put. A $200 call expiring in August also traded heavily (over 1,500 contracts). Daniel Kirsch, head of options at Piper Sandler, said traders are positioning for further near-term upside in the ADR and that demand for short-dated bullish options—especially calls expiring this Friday—is expected to be strong, likely drawing rapid retail participation.

U.S. Labor Department data on the 14th showed June CPI rose 3.5% YoY, down from 4.2% in May but still well above the Fed’s 2% target. The Labor Department said energy price declines were the main driver of the slowdown, offsetting price gains in housing and food. Navy Federal Credit Union chief economist Heather Long said inflation eased in June but the moderation may be short-lived as renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions could reaccelerate inflationary pressure.