Eurozone Inflation Falls to 2.8% in June 2026, Core Inflation Declines - News and Statistics - IndexBox

• Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached a record $2.8 trillion in the first half of 2026, primarily driven by a surge in "mega-deals" valued at over $10 billion. • The spike in activity was fueled by supportive financing, easing regulatory environments, and intense corporate interest in artificial intelligence and technology.

• Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President of Research at Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management, has issued stock recommendations for July 2, 2026. • The top stocks identified for purchase include REC, Oberoi Realty, and Home First Finance Company India.

• Most U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, with two out of every three stocks in the S&P 500 climbing. • Broad market gains were tempered by declines in several influential technology stocks, which kept overall Wall Street growth in check.

• The BSE Sensex rose by over 300 points and the Nifty50 climbed above 24,100, driven by a positive market start and falling crude oil prices linked to US-Iran hopes. • Bank Nifty outperformed the broader market, advancing 0.85 percent to close above the 58,000 mark.

• On July 1, 2026, Mizuho released an investment analysis focusing on Meta's (META) business outlook and the potential of its aMetacompute division. • The report suggests that while the aMetacompute division presents significant growth opportunities, there are inherent risks and challenges associated with its implementation.

• Most U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, though overall market gains were limited. • The upward trend was tempered by price drops among several influential technology companies, which acted as a drag on the broader indices.

• Global mergers and acquisitions reached a record $2.8 trillion in the first half of 2026, driven by mega-deals and a more permissive regulatory environment. • High-profile transactions involving NextEra Energy and SpaceX led the surge, while corporate separations—including Comcast's planned NBCUniversal spinoff and Honeywell's three-way split—further fueled activity.

• Asian markets faced a significant tech sell-off on July 2, 2026, with South Korea's KOSPI slumping up to 6% and triggering a sidecar. • Major semiconductor firms Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both saw their shares drop by more than 7%, while Japan's Nikkei fell approximately 1%.

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other business deals in the Asia Pacific region have exceeded $750 billion in 2026. • This surge in investment occurs despite significant global disruptions and instability in various parts of the world.

• A high-profile panel debate at the ECB Sintra forum featuring Fed Chair Warsh, ECB President Lagarde, BoE Governor Bailey, and Bank of Canada Governor Macklem failed to provide new insights into short-term monetary policy. • In contrast, the Bank of Korea is expected to raise its current 2.5% policy rate multiple times in the coming months due to persistent inflation above the 2% target.

• Asian markets declined on Friday, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index (excluding Japan) falling 1.2% and Japan's Nikkei dropping 1.4%. • South Korea's KOSPI experienced a significant 4.8% plunge, continuing a downward trend following a massive 68% surge in Q2 driven by AI memory chip demand.

• The Indian stock market continued its upward trend for a second session on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 rising by approximately 0.65%. • This growth was supported by a decline in oil prices, which occurred as peace talks progressed between the United States and Iran.