Expo News Today — July 22, 2026

Global markets are navigating a complex landscape of geopolitics, economic trends, and corporate developments. In a significant move, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has replaced the country's army chief amid protests that highlight a power struggle in the wartime government. This development comes as global markets are also focused on the ongoing shifts in global trade and technology.

In economic news, Japan reported its fastest growth in exports and imports in June since November 2022, beating estimates and indicating a potential rebound in the country's economy. Meanwhile, shares of Taiwan's Wistron surged after the company opened a Texas plant to supply Nvidia with AI superchips, highlighting the growing importance of technology and trade in driving market movements. The US is also in focus, with concerns over potential new tariffs from the Trump administration and the performance of energy stocks, which have rallied this month but still appear undervalued to some analysts. Additionally, Cardinal Health's recent deals are being watched for their potential impact on the company's performance.

Today's signal:
• Zelenskyy ousts Ukraine’s army chief as protests expose wartime power struggle (cnbc.com)
• Wistron shares surge in Taiwan after opening of Texas AI superchip plant to supply Nvidia (cnbc.com)
• Japan exports and imports grow at fastest pace in June since November 2022, beating estimates (cnbc.com)
• Why energy stocks still look so cheap, even after their big rally this month (marketwatch.com)
• Trump looks set to roll out a new set of tariffs. Will markets care? (marketwatch.com)
• Cardinal Health's latest deals won't move the needle overnight. They still matter. (cnbc.com)