Oil Hits $90 as SpaceX Slips

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Jul 20, 2026

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We’re kicking off another week with a quick catch-up on the weekend’s must-read headlines, a look at our top partner offers, and, as always, a quiz to test your market knowledge. Let’s go.

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What went down this weekend…

SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 13

SpaceX delayed Starship Flight 13 to Thursday after several Raptor 3 engines failed to ignite. The setback sent SPCX shares down more than 5% to around $124, near their 52-week low. Another abort could add pressure ahead of earnings and an August share unlock.

Phil Haunhorst reports

Kalshi Adds 3 Million World Cup Users

Kalshi added three million users during the World Cup, with more than $1.2 billion traded on its winner market.

The surge was powered by football partnerships, stadium branding and campaigns featuring Luka Modric and Jose Mourinho. The challenge now is keeping those users active once the tournament ends, while US regulators continue to argue over whether sports contracts amount to betting.

Darryn Pollock reports

Oil Breaks $90 as War Escalates

Brent crude climbed above $90 as the US-Iran war disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing inflation fears back into focus.

Higher oil prices are also reviving the prospect of a Fed hike, adding pressure to Bitcoin and other risk assets already struggling to hold their recovery.

Lockridge Okoth reports