Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Prices surge after softer inflation report
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Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Prices surge after softer inflation report

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $64,974.75 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, up 4.4% from Tuesday’s open. The price of bitcoin eased to $64,621.97 as of 8:07 a.m. ET this morning. Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,889.97 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, up 6.6% compared to Tuesday’s opening price. Ethereum prices this morning shifted to $1,881.39 as of…

Silver prices today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Stuck below  as Iran conflict wages on
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Silver prices today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Stuck below $60 as Iran conflict wages on

Silver September (SI=F) futures opened at $59.04 today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, down 0.1% compared to yesterday’s opening price. The price of silver is moving even lower this morning, reaching $58.45 as of 7:56 a.m. ET. Silver prices seem unable to crest above $60 an ounce for an extended period, especially as the U.S. and…

Gold prices today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Gold prices not advancing as airstrikes continue
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Gold prices today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Gold prices not advancing as airstrikes continue

Gold August (GC=F) futures opened at $4,059.80 this morning, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, down 0.2% compared to Tuesday’s closing price. The price of gold is falling this morning, moving down to $4,035.40 as of 7:41 a.m. ET. U.S. airstrikes have targeted Iranian military sites for the fourth day in a row this week in retaliation…

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as semiconductor stocks drop
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as semiconductor stocks drop

US stocks trimmed gains on Wednesday as a softer-than-expected wholesale inflation reading, and chipmaking equipment maker ASML’s (ASML) bullish outlook on AI demand failed to lift the chip sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell below the flatline, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) was little changed. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) also dropped 0.1% following…

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as semiconductor stocks drop
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as Apple notches record high

US stocks rose on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Big Tech, a bullish outlook from chip equipment maker ASML (ASML), and a softer-than-expected wholesale inflation reading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) jumped 0.2% while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.3%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) gained 0.6% following gains from the day before. Shares…

McDonald’s hires Nike vet as chief strategy officer
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McDonald’s hires Nike vet as chief strategy officer

This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Name: Ugwechi Amadi  New title: Senior vice president, chief strategy officer, McDonald’s Previous title: Executive vice president, head of corporate strategy and development, LIV Golf Ugwechi Amadi joined McDonald’s this month, succeeding Emily…

Alcoa Greenlights Gallium Plant in Australia With U.S. and Japan Backing
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Alcoa Greenlights Gallium Plant in Australia With U.S. and Japan Backing

Alcoa and the governments of Australia, Japan, and the United States have reached a final investment decision to develop a gallium production plant at the company’s Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia, marking a new effort to diversify global supplies of the critical mineral. The facility will be built and operated by Alcoa, drawing on…

Hotels face new EU sustainability requirements
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Hotels face new EU sustainability requirements

European Union sustainability regulations are creating new compliance requirements for hotels, with businesses facing stricter rules on repairs, packaging waste and environmental claims. The changes are part of the EU’s wider push towards a circular economy, where products and materials are used for longer, waste is reduced and sustainability information is more reliable. For hotels…

Which Is the Better Global ETF for Long-Term Investors: Vanguard’s VEA or State Street’s NZAC?
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Which Is the Better Global ETF for Long-Term Investors: Vanguard’s VEA or State Street’s NZAC?

Investors choosing between Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:VEA) and State Street SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF (NASDAQ:NZAC) must weigh broad international exposure against a targeted net-zero climate strategy. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF tracks established non-U.S. economies, offering low-cost access to thousands of companies across Europe and the Pacific. In contrast, the…

The Next Oil Rally May Depend On China, Not The Middle East
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The Next Oil Rally May Depend On China, Not The Middle East

Chinese refiners largely stopped competing for Middle Eastern crude during the Iran conflict, leaving more Gulf cargoes available to Europe, India, and the rest of Asia just as traders prepared for a supply shock. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates China drew 41 million barrels from crude inventories during June, one of the largest monthly…

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