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Norris took pole position at the 2026 Belgian GP in a dominant McLaren 1-2 lockout (Piastri on P2). Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) was knocked out in Q1 and starts from the back. McLaren's pace was the strongest of the weekend; pre-qualifying bookmaker odds had Norris at ~6.99 to win. Spa is known for slipstream effects, but McLaren's 1-2 minimises the risk. This prediction is compatible with all open Belgium forecasts: Antonelli wins, Hamilton podium, Leclerc Top 4, Verstappen Top 5 can all coexist if Norris lands on P2 or P3. Probability: ~70%.
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Microsoft reports Q4-FY2026 results on July 29, 2026, after market close. Analyst consensus: EPS $4.21–4.24 (+15.3% YoY vs. $3.65 in Q4 FY2025). Microsoft has beaten consensus in over 80% of quarters in recent years, driven by accelerating Azure AI growth, Copilot monetisation, and enterprise cloud demand. Q3-FY2026 (April 2026) showed further accelerating Azure growth as a leading indicator. No contradicting open predictions for Microsoft exist in the system. Calibrated probability: ~74%.
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Pernod Ricard has guided for a -3% to -4% organic net revenue decline for FY2026 (fiscal year ending June 30, 2026). After 9 months, the company is already at -4.4%, with Q3 FY26 showing slight stabilisation at +0.1%. USA (-12% in Q3) and China (-7%) remain major drags. US tariffs on European spirits under Trump and continued consumer caution support the negative outlook. A Q4 recovery could barely offset the 9-month deficit. Industry trend confirms the picture: Diageo, Brown-Forman and Rémy Cointreau all face similar headwinds. Calibrated probability: ~86%.
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Bitcoin is around $63,000 in mid-July 2026 — roughly 50% below its all-time high of $126,272 (October 2025). The bear market is entrenched. Kalshi traders price a 66% chance that Bitcoin falls further below $55,000; Polymarket shows 53% odds for sub-$50,000 and only 19% for $100,000 by year-end. A rise above $80,000 by Dec 31, 2026 requires +27% from current levels. Macro factors (Iran crisis, restrictive monetary policy, US tariff uncertainty) do not support a strong year-end rally. Implied market probability for BTC below $80,000 on Dec 31, 2026: ~72–75% (own interpretation of Kalshi/Polymarket data).
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Samsung officially confirmed Galaxy Unpacked for July 22, 2026 in London (tagline: 'A New Shape Unfolds'). Multiple independent leak sources (Digital Trends, igorslab, TechRepublic, Memeburn) consistently report three foldable launches: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide (7.8-inch inner display, wider outer screen), Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8. The 'Wide' form factor is a new format with a broader exterior that feels like a standard phone when folded. Existing predictions already cover Ring 2, Intelligent Eyewear, Flip 8 and Fold 8 Ultra; the Fold 8 Wide is independent of all of them. Leak consistency and official event confirmation support high confidence: own estimate 80%.
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Goldman Sachs reports on July 14, 2026 before market open. Analyst consensus is approx. $14.51 EPS (prior year Q2 2025: $10.91, +33% YoY) with revenue consensus of ~$16.2B (+48% YoY). GS has beaten consensus in 11 of the last 12 quarters. Q2 2026 drivers: SpaceX IPO underwriting (~$100M fees), Anthropic IPO co-advisor role, and broad capital markets recovery. No specific Polymarket market for GS Q2, but historical beat rate and deal pipeline support the call.
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Bank of America releases Q2 2026 results on July 14, 2026 at 6:45 a.m. ET. Consensus: $0.89 EPS, revenue $26.5B (+4% YoY). Net Interest Income (NII) expected to rise to $14.7B (+7% YoY), supported by the stable rate environment at Fed Funds Rate 3.50–3.75%. Trading and investment banking benefit from the IPO boom (SpaceX, Anthropic). BofA has beaten EPS consensus in 8 of the last 10 quarters. No specific Polymarket market; historical beat rate and NII tailwind support the forecast.
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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.
📈 Economy
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Fed futures markets imply 74.9% probability of a hold at 3.50–3.75%; 25.1% for a 25bp hike; 0% for a cut (early July 2026). Under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh (in office since 17 June 2026), core PCE inflation stands at 3.4% YoY, CPI at 4.2% YoY — well above the 2% target. The FOMC's median year-end 2026 projection has been raised to 3.8%; nine of 18 officials project at least one hike. Polymarket prices 0% chance of a July cut.
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Reuters consensus for Q2 2026 stands at 4.5% YoY, a slowdown from 5.0% in Q1 2026 (NBS, April 2026). Drivers of slowdown: 145% US tariffs on Chinese goods, weak domestic demand, ongoing real estate crisis. Partial offset from AI-driven manufacturing exports. IMF full-year China 2026 forecast: 4.6%. Polymarket contract on 'China GDP Q2 2026' shows expectations clearly below 5.0%. A surprise at or above 5.0% would require massive stimulus or an unexpected trade rebound.
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Multiple independent tech sources (Tom's Guide, Sammobile, TechTimes) consistently report that Samsung will present its Intelligent Eyewear alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Watch 9 at the Unpacked event. The product was already shown for the first time at Google I/O in May 2026. Samsung confirmed the July 22 London event via an official teaser video. The presentation of smart glasses alongside foldables and smartwatches has been part of the roadmap communicated for months.
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Apple reports Q3 FY2026 results (April–June 2026 quarter) on July 30, 2026. Consensus EPS is ~$1.88–1.89 per share (+19.8% YoY vs. $1.57), per Yahoo Finance and 9to5Mac. Apple has beaten adjusted EPS consensus in 11 of the last 12 quarters (historical beat rate ~75–80%). Supporting factors: strong services growth (Apple Intelligence subscriptions, App Store, iCloud+), iPhone 17 cycle, gradual China market normalization. AAPL currently trades at ~$315.32 (Yahoo Finance, July 13, 2026). No Polymarket market for AAPL Q3 FY2026 EPS found; historical beat rate implies ~73% probability.
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JPMorgan Chase reports Q2 2026 before market open on 14 July. Analyst consensus is USD 5.44–5.61 adjusted EPS (Earnings Whispers/Yahoo Finance). JPM has beaten in each of the past four quarters; Earnings ESP of +2.71% (Zacks) signals another beat. Prediction markets (lines.com) imply ~70% probability for GAAP EPS ≥ USD 5.68 — an adjusted beat at the 5.44 threshold is therefore highly likely. Tailwinds from higher loan demand, strong trading revenues, and robust IB fees.