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Hour in Review — 2026-07-27 20:00 UTC0 sources
Financial markets faced a volatile session marked by a broad selloff in semiconductor stocks and retreating oil prices as the U.S. signaled a postponement of planned attacks against Iran. Treasury auctions yielded mixed results, with strong two-year demand countered by lackluster five-year interest ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting. In the political sphere, high-stakes maneuvering continues, with the Trump administration petitioning the Supreme Court to reinstate mail-in voting restrictions, while Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly intends to reject U.S. withdrawal demands in the Middle East. Amidst these tensions, LVMH reported sales growth and meatpackers are expected to benefit from resumed Mexican cattle imports. Meanwhile, the tech sector saw focused developments, including Microsoft’s introduction of an AI cybersecurity model and Amazon’s filing to expand its direct-to-device satellite network.