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AMD (AMD.O): Microsoft (MSFT.O) Azure will add two new virtual machines based on sixth-generation AMD EPYC "Venice" processors.

AMD (AMD.O): Microsoft (MSFT.O) will deploy AMD Helios on Azure at scale for artificial intelligence inference.

The U.S. State Department releases a statement on the pilot area in Lebanon.

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement responding to the Supreme Leader's strategic guidelines. The statement called the Supreme Leader's instructions "an effective command, a sacred covenant, and a clear roadmap for defending national honor," and pledged to stand with the Iranian people in resisting and responding to "the aggression and adventurism of the evil United States." The statement emphasized that Iran "will never entrust its fate to a treacherous individual whose hands are stained with the blood of children," and pointed out that historical experience proves that "the path to honor lies in resistance, vigilance, and authority." The IRGC pledged to teach the United States an "unforgettable lesson" with "strength, determination, wisdom, and authority," to "crush all greed," and to etch the "invincible will" of the Iranian nation into history. The statement indicated that maintaining national unity, consolidating the rear, and preventing enemy infiltration are the IRGC's most important responsibilities, and expressed confidence that with national unity, the country's defense will be more robust and effective.

Canada's CPI monthly rate recorded -0.4% in June, the largest decline since December 2024.

Canada's core CPI annual rate in June was 2.1%, compared with the previous value of 2.2%.

Canada's core CPI monthly rate in June was 0.1%, with the previous value of 0.6%.

Canada's June CPI rose 0.4% month-on-month, compared to a forecast of -0.2% and a previous reading of 1.00%.

Canada's June CPI annual rate was 2.8%, expected to be 2.9%, and the previous value was 3.20%.

Market news: The EU is considering maintaining the option of new sanctions against Russian liquefied natural gas.

Canada's June CPI monthly rate will be released in ten minutes.

Netflix (NFLX.O) announced the issuance of senior notes, according to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings.

The acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region said that a Ukrainian drone strike in the region killed 5 people and injured 23 others.

Canada's national economic confidence index was 51.4 as of July 17, compared with the previous value of 52.6.

British Prime Minister Burnham: I will tell Ukrainian President Zelensky clearly today that my support for Ukraine will not change.

British Prime Minister Burnham: The first calls with foreign leaders will be with US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky.

British Prime Minister Burnham: Measures will be taken to end the problem of rough sleeping in the UK and the care of the people will be placed at the core of the government's work.

British Prime Minister Burnham: Will abide by fiscal rules and fulfill defense commitments.

British Prime Minister Burnham: We will build more municipal housing.

British Prime Minister Burnham: Cost of living measures will be announced tomorrow, and the cost of the measures will be assessed.