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Market sources say Apple (AAPL.O) is about to launch a new iPad Pro and a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro.

According to CNBC, Goldman Sachs estimates that the World Cup could add an additional 40,000 jobs to the U.S. June jobs report.

Market news: Ukrainian officials say air defense systems are intercepting Russian drone attacks on Kyiv, and drone debris has been found in at least two areas.

US President Trump: Oil prices are falling.

Market sources say SoftBank is in talks with several lenders to raise $10 billion in collateralized loans, backed by OpenAI equity and repayment guarantees. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Mizuho Financial Group are expected to join the syndicate.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 12.98 points, or 0.02%, at 52,306.22 on Wednesday, July 1; the S&P 500 closed down 15.97 points, or 0.21%, at 7,483.39 on Wednesday, July 1; and the Nasdaq Composite closed down 173.69 points, or 0.66%, at 26,040.03 on Wednesday, July 1.

A U.S. judge blocked the postal service from imposing restrictions on mail-in ballots.

Market news: The United States has signed an agreement to establish a permanent embassy in Jerusalem.

The World Bank's Executive Board approved a $150 million financing package for Sri Lanka to support its reform agenda.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.63% at 22,990 points in overnight trading, a premium of 109 points.

Federal Reserve Chairman Walsh: Samantha Schwab, an aide to Treasury Secretary Bessant, will be selected as an advisor.

July 2nd - As of 2:30 PM closing, the Shanghai Gold Futures main contract rose 1.23%, the Shanghai Silver Futures main contract rose 1.44%, and the SC Crude Oil main contract fell 3.43%.

July 2nd - As of 2:30 PM closing, the Shanghai Gold futures main contract rose 1.23% to 888 yuan/gram, the Shanghai Silver futures main contract rose 1.44% to 14,582 yuan/kilogram, and the SC crude oil futures main contract fell 3.43% to 445 yuan/barrel.

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index extended its losses to 5.87%, with Lam Research (LRCX.O) down 11.24%, Applied Materials (AMAT.O) down 11.24%, Micron Technology (MU.O) down 9.42%, Intel (INTC.O) down 8.11%, and ASML (ASML.O) down 7.51%.

U.S. Geological Survey: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Jourm, Afghanistan.

Venezuelan interim president Rodriguez: The Venezuelan earthquake has killed 2,295 people.

On July 2nd, SpaceX (SPCX.O) showcased a prototype handheld device, still in its early stages, to investors. This device is believed to potentially redefine how humans interact with artificial intelligence. According to sources, the prototype is thinner and more streamlined than the iPhone and was recently presented in communications with investors and stakeholders, ahead of the company's planned major IPO. The device is designed to run a proprietary operating system and integrates AI technology from xAI. It is also reportedly powered by a Qualcomm (QCOM.O) Snapdragon chip. However, SpaceX emphasized to investors that the project is still in its very early stages, the design is subject to significant changes, and it is currently impossible to confirm whether it will ultimately be mass-produced or launched to the market. SpaceX and its partners have not yet commented.

Qualcomm (QCOM.O) shares rose briefly, currently up 1.6%.

According to the Wall Street Journal, sources revealed that the prototype will run on a proprietary operating system integrating SpaceX's (SPCX.O) xAI artificial intelligence technology. The prototype boasts a sleek design and is thinner than the iPhone. The device will utilize a Qualcomm (QCOM.O) Snapdragon chipset.