Fed Watch: Former Fed economist Claudia Sahm warned that a quieter Federal Reserve under Chair Kevin Warsh could leave investors “stitching” signals together, with markets increasingly eyeing a September rate move. China FDI Push: Three Chinese ministries rolled out a 15-measure action plan to stabilize and optimize foreign investment, including easier domestic listing and financing for eligible foreign firms. AI & Governance: OpenAI’s IPO filing has triggered scrutiny of Sam Altman’s personal investment ties, with lawmakers probing potential conflicts ahead of a fall listing. Market Mood: Asian stocks slid as investors booked profits in tech and AI, while India’s Sensex and Nifty traded flat amid US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty and foreign outflows. Corporate Moves: Vedanta shares dropped about 6% on reports of a Rs 1,890 crore promoter stake sale; Teck appointed Edwin Shadeo as treasurer and acting VP for investor relations. Fintech Lending: Wio Bank and ADX launched fully digital share-backed lending in the UAE, letting investors borrow against listed shares via the Wio app. Investing Education: CFA Society Bahrain hosted a seminar on AI’s growing role in investment decision-making, risk assessment and alpha generation.