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The US budget deficit for FY2025 was approximately $1.83 trillion (Treasury close October 2025). In FY2026, several factors drive further expansion: (1) extension and expansion of the TCJA tax package (significant revenue reduction); (2) increased defense spending due to the Hormuz crisis and Ukraine support; (3) debt interest payments of ~$900B/year, remaining high despite modest Fed cuts. CBO projected a FY2026 deficit of ~$1.9 trillion before the new tax package. Post-passage, a rise to $2.0–2.3 trillion is realistic. No Polymarket/Kalshi market, but the fiscal trajectory is clearly derivable from CBO data. Final figures will be published by Treasury and CBO around mid-October 2026.
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Pre-election polls for July 2026 project Nippon Ishin at 5–9 seats (of 125 contested) — a clear downtrend from their 2022 peak. Opposition voters increasingly flow to CDPJ and DPP; Ishin suffers from waning reform momentum and internal disputes. Reference: in the 2025 Sangiin election Ishin won only 7 seats. For 2026, polling institutes see the range at 5–9 mandates.
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CDPJ as the main opposition party benefits from the LDP's historic collapse (proportional vote share 21.6%). Pre-election surveys for 2026 project 23–33 seats for CDPJ. Tactical switchers, union mobilization, and a coordinated opposition strengthen the party. In the 2025 reference election CDPJ won 22 seats — under 2026 conditions with a further-weakened LDP, exceeding 20 mandates is likely.
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Pogačar leads the GC by 4:30 minutes over Vingegaard and 5:04 over Evenepoel. Stage 18 ends with a summit finish at Orcieres-Merlette (185.2 km, 3,944m total elevation) — a pure climbing stage ideal for Pogačar's explosive profile. As the most dominant climber and race leader, he is the clear favorite. No Polymarket quote available; bookmaker aggregates imply ~50% for Pogačar.
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Mercedes dominates the 2026 F1 season with 333 constructors points (McLaren: 255). Antonelli leads the drivers' championship with 179 points and took pole at the Belgian GP (July 19) in 1:44.361. The Hungaroring favors high-downforce cars with strong chassis balance — traditionally Mercedes territory. Bookmaker aggregates imply ~40% for Antonelli; the constructors' championship lead is a consistent quality signal.
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Sam Short is the reigning 2023 world champion (400m freestyle) and swam a world-leading 3:40.67 at the 2026 Australian trials. His main rival Elijah Winnington (Australia, 2022 world champion) is also in the field — an Australian duel. World record holder Lukas Martens (Germany) does not compete as Germany is not a Commonwealth member. Bookmaker aggregates see Short as ~50% favorite.
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Lara van Niekerk is the reigning double world champion (50m + 100m breaststroke, 2022 Commonwealth Games) and holds the world record. Her main rival Tatjana Smith (also RSA) competes in the same event. Key field change: Kaylee McKeown (Australia, 5× Olympic gold) withdrew from the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever. Without McKeown, van Niekerk is the clear favorite; own estimate based on defending champion + world record status: ~68%.
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ARM reports Q1 FY2027 results on July 29, 2026, after market close. Consensus: $0.40 Non-GAAP EPS, revenue ~$1.26B (+20% YoY). ARM benefits massively from the AI chip boom: Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Apple, and AWS chips run on ARM architecture; royalty revenues rise from higher chip ASPs. The stock is up ~240% YTD in 2026. ARM has historically beaten consensus estimates regularly. Own beat-probability estimate: ~65%.
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The Atlanta Fed GDPNow nowcast stood at ~1.68% (annualized SAAR) on July 17, having fallen steadily from 3.04% at the start of the quarter on weak trade data. The Philadelphia Fed Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF Q2) shows 2.1%. Tariff uncertainty, cooling consumer spending, and a slow investment cycle weigh. Manifold/Polymarket see low probability of ≥3.0%. Weighted average of both nowcast sources (1.68% + 2.1%) is ~1.9% — below the 2.0% threshold.
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NVIDIA's market cap stood at ~$5.1–5.2 trillion on July 15–16, 2026, vying with Apple for #1 globally. Reaching >$6.0 trillion requires ~17–18% price appreciation from current levels. Catalysts: Blackwell Ultra ramp, rising data-center capex (Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta each >$40B p.a.), NVDA Q2 FY2027 results (Aug. 26, 2026), and new Sovereign AI deals. Headwinds: export control uncertainty, valuation. No direct Polymarket quote; own estimate: ~42%.
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Spain enters the 2026 World Cup Final as clear favorites. Kalshi prices Spain at 58%, BetMGM opened at -175 (implied ~64%), ESPN lists -164. Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the semifinal as underdogs (+134), but Spain's structural and tactical superiority – dominant group stage, possession philosophy, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the wings – should prevail. This prediction covers all winning scenarios (regular time, extra time, penalties) and contradicts no open platform prediction.
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The 183.9 km HC mountain stage to Plateau de Solaison (11.3 km, avg. 9% gradient) is prime Vingegaard terrain: Racing Post and idlprocycling.com list him as chief favourite for long, steady Alpine climbs. GC leader Pogačar (+3:36 over Vingegaard after Stage 13) will likely pace his limit; Isaac del Toro (UAE) is a wildcard attacker. Bookmakers imply ~30–35% for Vingegaard on this type of summit finish. His historical dominance on multi-hour Alpine stages makes him the top pick.
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AT&T reports Q2 2026 on July 22 before market open. Zacks consensus: $0.59 adjusted EPS (+9.3% vs. Q2 2025's $0.54), revenue consensus $32.04B. The wireless segment shows stable postpaid net adds; fiber build-out is on schedule. Risks: SpaceX direct-to-device competition and US telco price war (TipRanks). AT&T has beaten EPS consensus in 7 of the last 8 quarters; historical telecom beat rate in Zacks universe is ~68%. No equivalent open prediction on the platform.