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• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.4% annually in July, a slight decrease from June's 3.5% pace. • Monthly inflation saw a modest increase of 0.1% in July, following an unexpected 0.4% drop in June, with both figures aligning with economist expectations. • In corporate news, S&P 500 companies experienced a significant surge in aggregate earnings growth for Q2 2026, reaching 50%.
ajg.com• The ASX is projected to reach a new record high, with an expected opening rise of approximately 0.4%. • This positive momentum follows a record close for Wall Street's S&P 500, driven by strong corporate earnings and reduced fears regarding interest rate hikes. • The market outlook remains critical as investors await a key interest rate decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
abc.net.au• The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) extended its gains following a positive rally on Wall Street. • Economist Louise Southall from Xero noted surprising Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showing discretionary spending grew at a faster rate than spending on essential items. • The market activity coincides with a drop in global oil prices, contributing to the shifting financial landscape.
abc.net.au• Indian stock markets ended slightly higher, with the Sensex gaining 166 points and the Nifty closing above 24,380. • Financial stocks drove the growth, highlighted by a significant surge in Bajaj Finance (+8.32%) and Bajaj Finserv (+6.37%) following June-quarter earnings. • Gains were tempered by selling pressure in the IT sector, where TCS fell 2.71%, followed by declines in Infosys and Eternal.
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Image: Stl• Major European stock indices, including Frankfurt’s DAX, London’s FTSE 100, and Paris’s CAC 40, posted solid gains during recent trading. • The growth was primarily driven by resilient corporate earnings outlooks, strong performance in technology-heavy sub-indices, and steady domestic consumer demand. • These gains signal market confidence in the industrial sector despite ongoing economic volatility.
stl.news• European stocks, including the Stoxx 600, experienced an upward trend driven by positive Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data. • The German DAX reached record highs as investor sentiment improved due to easing fears regarding further interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve. • This market movement reflects a shift in investor confidence as economic indicators suggest resilience despite ongoing monetary tightening.
seekingalpha.com• ASML is projected to report a profit increase for Q2, while IBM shares have experienced a significant plunge amid shifting market sentiment regarding AI and chip-making. • China's economic growth slowed to 4.3% in the first half of the year, missing economist expectations and highlighting a trend of domestic weakness despite strong exports. • Investors are monitoring the Bank of Canada, which is widely expected to hold interest rates steady during its announcement on Wednesday.
globalbankingandfinance.com• The ASX opened higher despite geopolitical tensions and flaring hostilities between the US and Iran, which have caused oil prices to jump. • Market sentiment was bolstered by the Nasdaq debut of South Korea's SK Hynix, which saw shares rise 14% after raising approximately $US26.5 billion. • Investors are anticipating a strong second-quarter earnings season on Wall Street, with LSEG analysts forecasting a 24% surge in S&P 500 earnings driven largely by technology firms.
abc.net.au• Asia-Pacific stock markets traded broadly higher on Friday, with South Korea's Kospi leading the surge with a 4.65% increase. • Other notable gains included Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 1.36%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbing 1.57%, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 adding 1.39%. • The upward trend occurred despite a broader rotation out of technology stocks, mirroring recent declines seen in U.S. markets and a slump in the chip sector.
cnbc.com• Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance on Friday as investors rotated away from technology stocks, mirroring a recent slump in U.S. chip sectors. • Gains were seen in Hong Kong's Hang Seng index (+1.72%), South Korea's Kospi (+0.97%), and Japan's Nikkei 225 (+0.37%), while Taiwan's Taiex fell 0.91%. • The divergence highlights a shift in investor sentiment, where broader market gains are being offset by specific declines in semiconductor and tech-heavy indices.
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