Group 1 - The U.S. Senate passed a bill to cut $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, escalating bipartisan conflicts [1] - The U.S. House of Representatives approved the "Genius Act," aimed at significant legislative reform for cryptocurrency regulation, which will be submitted to President Trump for signing [1] - The House also passed the "Clarity Act," which seeks to establish a broader regulatory framework for digital assets, now awaiting Senate review [1] Group 2 - President Trump is preparing to open cryptocurrency, gold, and private equity investments to the $9 trillion U.S. retirement market, potentially transforming savings management for Americans [2] - An executive order is expected to be signed soon, allowing alternative investments in 401k plans, including digital assets and private equity funds [2] - The Federal Reserve Chairman emphasized the importance of transparency regarding the renovation of the Federal Reserve building, indicating ongoing reviews since 2017 [2] Group 3 - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. decreased by 7,000 to 221,000, marking the lowest level since mid-April and the fifth consecutive week of decline [3] - U.S. retail sales in June increased by 0.6%, surpassing market expectations of 0.1%, with a rebound across 10 out of 13 retail categories, primarily driven by automotive sales [3] - The U.S. housing market index for July was reported at 33, slightly above June's 32, aligning with market expectations [3] Group 4 - Japan's automobile exports to the U.S. fell by 26.7% year-on-year in June, contributing to an 11.4% decline in total exports to the U.S. for the month [4] Group 5 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 229.71 points to 44,484.49, a gain of 0.52%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw increases of 0.54% and 0.75%, respectively [6] - COMEX gold futures decreased by 0.41% to $3,345.40 per ounce, while silver futures increased by 0.83% to $38.44 per ounce [6] - Crude oil prices rose, with light crude futures up by $1.16 to $67.54 per barrel, reflecting a 1.75% increase [6]