Markets & Macro: U.S. stocks clawed back after an early plunge, but the Nasdaq and S&P 500 still ended the session sharply lower as investors weighed Fed inflation expectations and U.S.-Iran deal progress. Energy & Geopolitics: Gulf markets slid as oil prices dropped after the U.S. granted Iran a 60-day waiver tied to peace talks, keeping traders focused on Hormuz and the next steps. Manufacturing Jobs: S&P warned factory job cuts are running at the highest pace since 2009 (excluding the pandemic), citing cost pressure and demand worries even as June data looked better on inventory build. Tech & Cybersecurity: A Five Eyes warning says frontier AI is moving fast enough to outdate current cyber defenses within months, pushing companies to modernize security operations. AI & Healthcare Ops: A new report highlights how AI “scribes” can reduce documentation work but raise the risk of automation bias—rare serious mistakes can slip through when clinicians stop double-checking. Housing & Tenants: New York’s rent freeze fight is headed to a final vote, with tenant advocates arguing immigrant renters face heightened landlord pressure. Corporate & Finance: Johnson & Johnson shares rose after it lifted 2026 guidance and flagged more than $55B in U.S. spending, including major manufacturing expansion. Business Expansion: Amazon’s Project Rise data center cleared a procedural hurdle in Indiana, with plans for major investment and hundreds of jobs. Crypto Policy: The CLARITY Act is set for high-profile House Financial Services hearings in mid-July as the Senate vote math tightens ahead of the August recess. Pharma & Biotech: Phio Pharmaceuticals announced CEO Robert Bitterman will present its INTASYL siRNA platform and lead candidate PH-762 at a life sciences investor forum. Clean Energy: SunZia, a major wind-and-transmission project, is now fully operational, delivering power from New Mexico to Arizona. Philanthropy: Giving USA reported U.S. charitable donations hit $617B in 2025, up 3% after inflation, with bequests rising nearly 17%. Legal: The Supreme Court ruled ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state firms in U.S. courts over seized property, potentially adding pressure in the U.S.-Cuba standoff.