SNAPSHOT: Equities mixed, Treasuries up, Crude down, Dollar down/flat, Gold downREAR VIEW: Mediators of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East believe the US and Iran are reportedly close to a deal that would resurrect the failed MoU; Iran reportedly demonstrating 'flexibility' over Hormuz Strait operations; OPEC+ reportedly expects to hold 2026 output steady after September; US Consumer Confidence misses in July; KO earnings beat; GLW revenue & outlook disappoint; V to cut 7% of workforce; Average 7-year auction.COMING UP: Data: Australian Inflation (Jun/Q2), Swedish GDP Flash (Q2), ECB Wage Tracker, US Atlanta Fed GDP. Events: Fed Policy Announcement (Jul), BoC Minutes (Jul) . Speakers: Fed…



