Thursday, July 2, 2026

2 stories summarized from verified sources.

AI & TECHNo qualifying story today.

MARKETS & MACRO

NEWSMarkets & MacroJul 2, 2026

Markets & Macro Brief — July 2, 2026

A $10B earthquake in Venezuela, SoftBank's new AI compute push, and a wave of corporate restructuring signal shifting risk appetites across markets. Meanwhile, Ant Group doubles down on robotics deals as tech giants jockey for position in emerging sectors.

Venezuela Earthquake Estimated Losses:$10B+

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CANADA & TSXNo qualifying story today.

GEOPOLITICS & WAR

NEWSGeopolitics & WarJul 2, 2026

Geopolitics & War Brief — July 2, 2026

The Pentagon is restructuring how it oversees unmanned systems under new leadership, while defense firms race to build edge computing capabilities for battlefield deployment. Meanwhile, analysts warn that U.S. policymakers may be operating with blind spots when it comes to predicting Chinese military responses.

New Pentagon Office:DRPM-UxS (Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Offensive and Defensive Systems)

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