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July 26th, American Airlines Group finally has its first Airbus SE A321XLR long-range aircraft, but the aircraft will remain in Europe due to a shortage of seats caused by supply chain problems. American Airlines said in a statement that the airline signed the documents to receive the aircraft in Hamburg, Germany on Friday. The company ordered 50 long-range aircraft in 2019 and plans to use the aircraft for the first time on transcontinental routes in the United States later this year before turning it to international services. The airline said in a statement that the aircraft "will remain in Europe until the current seat supply chain challenges are resolved," but declined to name the seat manufacturer.

Market news: The U.S. Secretary of Transportation threatens to withhold federal funds from states.

Market News: Trump proposes that the EU crackdown on immigration.

Trump: (Europe) should stop building windmills.

Trump: Now is not the time to talk about pardoning Maxwell.

Market news: The US tax rate on Canadian softwood lumber will be announced on August 8.

Trump: Will meet with many executives.

Trump: I will be meeting with British Prime Minister Starmer tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending July 22, the net long position in the pound was 570 contracts; the net short position in the Swiss franc was 26,065 contracts; the net long position in the euro was 125,515 contracts; and the net long position in the yen was 106,645 contracts.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week ending July 22, speculators increased their net short positions in the CME S&P 500 index by 1,292 contracts to 330,763 contracts; fund managers cut their net long positions in the S&P 500 CME by 11,519 contracts to 850,898 contracts.

California regulators: Tesla (TSLA.O) is not allowed to use its self-driving cars to carry members of the public for testing or transportation, with or without a driver and regardless of whether the public pays.

Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) plans to offer chartered rides to friends, family and some members of the public, California regulators said.

Market news: American Airlines' new Airbus aircraft are grounded due to supply chain issues.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.13% at 25,396 points in the night session, 8 points higher than the previous session.

The Israeli military said it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen.

July 26 news, local time on the 25th learned that after receiving Hamas' response to the proposal, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held a small government meeting that day to discuss the so-called "alternative plan" for Gaza with senior Israeli security officials, aiming to put pressure on Hamas and achieve Israel's military goals. It is understood that the measures involve military actions, including besieging the Gaza Strip and occupying more land in the Gaza Strip, and also involve putting pressure on Hamas leaders overseas with the assistance of the United States.

Sources: LVMH exploring sale of fashion brand Marc Jacobs.

July 26: Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on July 25, focusing on the Iranian nuclear issue and the situation in the Gaza Strip. Mohammed said that Qatar will continue to work with partner countries on the Iranian nuclear issue and ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip to push the relevant parties back on track for dialogue, resolve outstanding disputes, and maintain regional and world security and peace.

Market news: Microsoft (MSFT.O) is investigating whether a leak in its alert system led to a hacker attack.

July 26th news: On the 25th local time, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that the recent conflict in Suwayda Province in southern Syria has caused about 176,000 people to be displaced, and a large number of people have been forced to seek refuge in Damascus, Daraa Province and rural areas.