We ease into the week of July 21st, 2025, with a gentle exploration of steady U.S. equity markets, a cautious macro environment, and the continued earnings rollout. Treasury yields tick higher ahead of key Fed speeches, while Asian markets start the week mixed following slower-than-expected Chinese lending data. Commodities like crude and copper remain supported by global supply constraints, and gold finds renewed demand as a quiet hedge. Bitcoin stabilizes after weeks of volatility, while crypto markets brace for new ETF flows. Softly delivered, thoroughly informative—your calming gateway into a new financial week.