An adviser to Iran's supreme leader, Rezaei, said if U.S. attacks continue for several days Iran will move into a full-scale offensive operations phase.

July 17, 2026 — The Shanghai Stock Exchange and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) signed a memorandum to deepen information exchange and cross‑border cooperation. The MoU supports voluntary submission of relevant information by HKEX participants and aims to further develop and optimise interconnectivity mechanisms, including Stock Connect. The SSE said it will, under CSRC guidance, continue to refine cross‑border cooperation and improve the effectiveness of connectivity as part of institutional market‑opening efforts.

Fed's HAMMACK said firms are urging action on inflation; consumers are desperate about their finances.