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Pogačar led by +4:30 over Vingegaard after Stage 14. On July 19, Vingegaard crashed out of Stage 15. Evenepoel won the stage but remains ~4:30 behind. Polymarket had Pogačar at 95% before the crash; after the withdrawal of his main rival, implied probability rises to ~98%. No remaining rider can realistically close 4:30 in the Alpine stages ahead. Market anchor: Polymarket 95% pre-Vingegaard crash.
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Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential runoff in June 2026 with 50.1% of valid votes. The inauguration is confirmed for Peruvian Independence Day (July 28). International heads of state — including Argentina's Milei, Chile's Kast, and Panama's Mulino — have confirmed attendance; security and protocol preparations are on track. Residual risks: legal challenges or security incidents could theoretically delay proceedings, but cancellation is considered extremely unlikely given the confirmed international presence. This is a prediction about the exercise of a public office.
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Kalshi prices a 93% hold probability for the July 29 FOMC meeting; fewer than 5% price in a hike. After a surprising cutting cycle that brought the rate from 4.25–4.50% down to 3.50–3.75% by early July 2026, the Committee is in wait-and-see mode: trade-war inflation and a still-robust labour market block further cuts, while recessionary tariff risk makes hikes unlikely. Historical note: the prior open prediction targeting a hold at 4.25–4.50% was a miss precisely because the rate had already fallen to the current 3.50–3.75% level — which this prediction now correctly targets.
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The BoJ last raised its policy rate by 25bps to 1.00% on June 16, 2026 — the highest since 1995 (CNBC). The next policy meeting concludes July 31, 2026. Rateprobability.com implies a ~96% hold probability (as of July 18, 2026). Bloomberg and Japan Times (July 18, 2026) both report the BoJ will stand pat and may only slightly revise its growth outlook upward. Economist surveys largely expect the next hike in Q4 2026. Market quote: ~96% hold.
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Andy Burnham was officially confirmed as Labour Party leader on July 17, 2026 (Al Jazeera, CBS News). Buckingham Palace and Downing Street announced the formal appointment as Prime Minister for Monday, July 21, 2026. Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer and becomes the UK's seventh PM in a decade. The protocol sequence is fully secured; all parliamentary groups recognise the outcome. The only scenario preventing appointment would be a medical or security emergency — probability under 5%.
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Pogačar leads by 3:36 over Vingegaard and 4:06 over Evenepoel after Stage 12. Polymarket prices him at ~95% (July 18, 2026, $758k volume). His dominance in mountain finishes and TTTs leaves no realistic mechanism for reversal. Prediction set at 93% (slight haircut vs. market for residual crash/illness risk).
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The US global 10% import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 is capped by statute at 150 days (effective February 24, 2026; expiry July 24, 2026). An extension requires a separate Act of Congress. As of July 18, 2026, no extension bill has advanced; the bipartisan 'Reclaim Trade Powers Act' moves in the opposite direction. The Trump administration is already pivoting to Section 301 mechanisms (blanket 12.5% on 46 countries) as the successor tool. No dedicated Polymarket market found for this event; statutory expiry logic implies very high baseline probability.
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After Stage 10 (July 14), Pogačar leads by 3:36 over Vingegaard and 4:06 over Evenepoel (CyclingNews). Leaders with 3+ minute gaps after Stage 10 historically win in 90%+ of cases. Pogačar dominated all summit finishes so far, and the remaining stages include Alpe d'Huez – his stronghold. Bookmaker odds imply >90% win probability.
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Multiple independent sources (Tom's Guide, SamMobile, TechBriefly) consistently report that Samsung will also present 'two new Galaxy Watches' alongside foldables and eyewear at the July 22, 2026 Unpacked event. Existing predictions cover Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide & Ultra), Z Flip 8, Galaxy Ring 2, and Intelligent Eyewear – a smartwatch (Galaxy Watch 9 as direct successor to the Watch 8 series) is not among them. The consistency of leaks across multiple independent tech media is very high. No Polymarket market found; implied probability: ~91%.
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Tadej Pogačar leads the Tour de France 2026 GC after Stage 12 by 2:42 min over Jonas Vingegaard (2nd) and 3:27 over Isaac del Toro (3rd). He has worn the yellow jersey since Stage 6 and dominated all summit finishes. Polymarket assigns him a win probability of 92% ($615,000 trading volume, as of July 13, 2026); Vingegaard stands at 5%. Still ahead: ITT Stage 16 (26 km), several Alpine stages including Alpe d'Huez (Stage 19). Historically, GC leaders with >2:30 min advantage after the second half of the race win in ~95% of cases. Main risks: crash, mechanical failure, or extreme form loss.
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The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 3.75% with a 7-2 MPC vote on 18 June 2026. For the 30 July meeting, SONIA futures price a 90.7% probability of a hold (centralbank.watch, as of 13 July 2026). A rate cut is priced at ~0%. Supporting factors: UK CPI remains well above 2.0% (open Cassandra prediction: UK CPI above 2.7% YoY by 22 July); weak retail data dampens consumption expectations but does not justify easing. The MPC awaits further evidence on wage inflation and services prices.
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The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.00% on June 16, 2026 — the highest since 1995. InvestingLive and analyst consensus show the BoJ will hold at its July meeting (July 30–31) and reaffirm its gradual tightening path. Context: Following the July 20 Sangiin election (LDP lost majority in both chambers for the first time since 1955), political instability counsels BoJ caution. USD/JPY stood at 161.68 on July 13 — yen depreciation pressure argues for gradual hikes but not imminent ones. Analyst consensus: hold in July, possible further hike to 1.25% by October 2026 (separate open prediction).
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Samsung officially confirmed Galaxy Unpacked for July 22, 2026 (2 PM BST, London). SamMobile explicitly names the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 as headline announcements; livestream via Samsung YouTube. The Z Flip 8 is a direct iterative successor to the Z Flip 7 in clamshell form factor, expected to feature a 6.9-inch inner AMOLED, 4.1-inch cover display, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US). Starting price expected ~$1,200, with availability around early August 2026. Existing open predictions cover the Z Fold 8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Glasses — the Z Flip 8 is a distinct product not previously forecast.