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Money supply growth in major global economies far outpaces economic growth, with long-term monetary expansion sparking concerns over structural risks.

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Data shows that since January 2004, the growth of broad money supply (M2) in major advanced economies globally has significantly outpaced nominal GDP growth: Canada’s M2 rose 368% against 159% nominal GDP growth; the U.S. saw M2 up 279% and GDP up 171%; France: M2 up 258%, GDP up 84%; Eurozone: M2 up 211%, GDP up 102%; Japan: M2 up 90%, GDP up 25%. Analysts point out that over the past two decades, low interest rates, quantitative easing, and large-scale fiscal stimulus between 2020 and 2021 have fueled the continuous expansion of global liquidity. Central bank money supply increases, government deficit expansion, and bank credit growth have together created a long-term environment of monetary excess. Some economists argue that due to a decline in money velocity and massive capital inflows into financial asset markets, excess liquidity is more reflected in rising asset prices rather than directly driving up consumer prices. However, in the long term, sustained monetary growth outpacing economic output may bring risks of asset inflation, currency depreciation, or future consumer inflation pressures. Japan is viewed as an extreme case: its money supply has surged sharply while GDP has remained stagnant for a long period, with inflation levels staying persistently low. Canada, by contrast, shows a strong correlation between monetary expansion, a real estate boom, and rising household leverage.

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Trump is anxious over the Iran war, as the conflict enters its fifth month with no signs of ending.

U.S. President Donald Trump is growing increasingly dissatisfied with the escalating Iran conflict. The conflict, originally expected to end within weeks, has entered its fifth month. Ongoing military operations have driven up energy prices and could impact the Republican Party’s performance in the November midterm elections. Sources say Trump is frustrated with the conflict’s progress and is seeking to exert greater pressure on Iran. Since the collapse of the ceasefire agreement, U.S. forces have carried out continuous strikes against Iran, with operations now in their 13th consecutive day, leaving 18 U.S. service members dead. Trump stated that the U.S. is "fully prepared" but remains in communication with Iran, adding that Iran is becoming "increasingly serious." However, analysts note Trump faces multiple challenges: a troop withdrawal would trigger political pressure, escalating operations could expand risks, and previous negotiations failed to reach a long-term peace agreement. The escalating conflict has roiled global energy markets, with Brent crude oil prices briefly topping $100 per barrel this week, and U.S. gasoline prices rising in tandem. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping have further complicated the regional situation. Analysts believe both the U.S. and Iran have the capability to sustain the conflict, which may enter a prolonged phase of attrition. The Trump administration aims to force Iran back to the negotiating table via military pressure, but has not yet found a clear exit strategy.

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Publicly listed company Tron Inc. has increased its holdings by over 150,000 TRX tokens, pushing its total TRX holdings past 706.7 million.

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Oil prices are approaching the $100 psychological threshold, leaving Trump in a dilemma over the Iran conflict.

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Dango announces cessation of operations: Trading will be suspended on July 29, and the L1 network will be shut down on August 13.

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