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• Markets are awaiting the US jobs report, with the unemployment rate expected to hold steady at 4.1%, potentially supporting Kevin Warsh's views on the labor market. • European economic data is also pending, including Italy's unemployment rate forecast at a nearly three-year high of 3.4% on Tuesday and German factory orders on Friday. • Switzerland is expected to release an inflation report on Thursday, with economists predicting a slight increase to 0.5%.

• Investors are monitoring the geopolitical situation between the US and Iran, as any escalation could negatively impact global risk sentiment and market stability. • Market participants are also awaiting the Jackson Hole symposium, specifically focusing on the debut appearance of Federal Reserve official Warsh. • These factors, along with several other key indicators, will likely drive volatility and direction for Dalal Street in the coming week.

• US stocks ended the week higher, with the Nasdaq 100 breaking a five-day losing streak that was driven by Treasury yields hitting their highest levels since 2007. • Investors are now awaiting Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium this Friday for guidance on future interest rates. • Nvidia Corp. will report earnings on Wednesday, serving as a critical stress test for the ongoing AI trade.

• Shiprocket shares made a strong market debut, listing at a 35% premium over their issue price. • Financial analysts suggest that investors who received allotments should book partial profits immediately to capitalize on the listing gain. • The remaining shares are recommended to be held for the long term to benefit from the company's future growth.

• Moneycontrol is providing updated business coverage focusing on the Indian economy, global markets, and live tracking of the Sensex and Nifty. • Key market highlights for June 11 include stocks to watch such as Lenskart Solutions, Meesho, Vascon Engineers, Zee Entertainment, and PPAP Automotive. • The platform is offering financial guidance on gold leasing strategies to earn returns on idle assets and the importance of emergency "Plan B" retirement planning.

• European households are holding approximately $12.5 trillion in bank deposits, showing a strong preference for saving over investing in stock markets. • A SUERF report highlights a significant gap in equity participation compared to the US, where directly held equities make up about 25% of financial assets for households and nonprofits. • This cautious investment behavior is critical because it weakens the direct link between private household savings and broader economic investment.

• Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued their buying streak on August 3, investing Rs 922 crore and Rs 1,671 crore in equities, respectively. • Global market cues are currently influenced by US tech earnings and range-bound oil prices, while domestic focus shifts to the earnings reports of Bharti Airtel and Kalyan Jewellers. • GIFT Nifty traded lower at approximately 24,629.50 in early trade, signaling a potential negative opening for Indian equity markets.

• Hyderabad Police have filed a case naming Meta India head Arun Srinivas following the discovery of manipulated images and videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook and Instagram. • The investigation was triggered by a complainant who submitted 20 specific URLs and requested that authorities preserve electronic evidence and identify the accounts responsible for the morphed content. • This legal action highlights the ongoing struggle to combat AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes targeting high-profile political figures in India.

• Rohit Sarin of Client Associates has upgraded his market stance, moving mid-caps to "overweight" and small-caps to "neutral." • Sarin suggests a potential 10% market rally is possible, though it remains contingent on the evolution of geopolitical tensions in West Asia. • The outlook is supported by resilient domestic fundamentals, including strong economic activity, steady institutional inflows, and attractive large-cap valuations.

• Leopold Aschenbrenner, a 24-year-old former OpenAI researcher known for predicting the AI investment boom, has experienced a sharp reversal in his hedge fund's fortunes. • Within weeks of its launch, the fund sold its entire publicly traded portfolio to Citadel, leaving it primarily with private holdings. • The remaining portfolio is dominated by a stake of approximately $5 billion in the AI startup Anthropic, alongside other private investments.

• South Korea's Kospi index experienced a record 17% surge, driven by a powerful rally in AI-related technology stocks. • Major chipmakers led the growth, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics both jumping over 23%, while Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. rose 10%. • These three companies served as the primary contributors to the gains seen across the MSCI Asia Pacific equities index.

• CXMT, a DRAM chipmaker, has debuted on the Shanghai stock market following Asia’s largest IPO of 2026. • The company raised $8.6 billion and entered the market with a valuation of $85.5 billion. • Trading volatility is expected to be high due to a thin free float of only 6.73%.

• Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued a three-day selling streak on July 24, offloading equities worth ₹3,892 crore. • Conversely, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) acted as net buyers for the second consecutive session, purchasing ₹5,453 crore in equities. • This divergence in trading behavior highlights a significant gap between global fund outflows and strong domestic support in the Indian market.

• Indian markets are expected to remain volatile with a positive bias as investors focus on June quarter earnings and the impact of renewed West Asia tensions on oil prices and the rupee. • Global attention will shift to the European Central Bank's policy meeting on July 23, where economists generally expect interest rates to remain unchanged. • Investors will also monitor Japan’s inflation data and flash PMI figures to gauge future interest rate directions and economic health.

• South Korea's Kospi index has emerged as a critical global barometer for the AI trade, driven by the performance of chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix. • The index is currently characterized by high volatility, which is further amplified by leveraged trading and the influence of SK Hynix’s US listing. • Global chip stocks faced a sell-off on Friday following a breakthrough by a Chinese AI startup, raising concerns regarding the sustainability of massive capital expenditure investments.

• Sonam Wangchuk initiated a hunger strike to support the CJP protest, shifting the movement from online mobilization to a high-visibility national campaign. • Wangchuk's involvement provided the protest with significant moral authority, drawing widespread attention to the group's core grievances. • The movement faces a critical juncture as the government has not yet conceded to the protesters' principal demands despite the increased public pressure.

• President Xi Jinping has announced China's ambition to lead global AI development by offering technology partnerships and training to other nations. • This push coincides with nearly 30 countries, including Russia, Brazil, and Indonesia, joining the newly formed World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization. • The initiative aims to increase Beijing's influence over international AI governance and the establishment of global technical standards.

• South Korea's Kospi index dropped over 6% on Thursday, driven by significant plunges in AI chip giants SK Hynix (-11%) and Samsung Electronics (-8%). • A broader market correction hit global IT and SaaS stocks in February 2026 following the release of Anthropic's powerful agentic AI tools. • The sell-offs reflect investor fears of a structural shift in software usage, potentially mirroring the dot-com crash by threatening traditional enterprise software models.

• South Korea's KOSPI index has entered a bear market as investors sell off major chip stocks despite strong fundamental performance. • The crash occurred even as Samsung issued record profit guidance and SK Hynix saw strong demand for its $28 billion US listing. • Market analysts suggest the decline is not due to a drop in AI demand, but rather because the high expectations for AI growth were already priced into stock valuations.

• OpenAI is expected to initiate a wide rollout of its GPT-5.6 model this week following approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce. • The launch follows a period of additional testing and strategic meetings between OpenAI executives and government officials. • The release was previously delayed due to a June executive order by President Donald Trump, which created a voluntary framework for "covered frontier models."

• Morgan Stanley suggests that investor fears regarding artificial intelligence's impact on Indian IT services may be exaggerated. • While AI currently poses risks to export growth and has negatively affected company valuations, the firm argues it could ultimately drive demand for new AI applications. • This shift is significant as AI integration is expected to enhance overall productivity for these service providers in the long term.

• Moneycontrol Pro Panorama's July 3, 2026 edition highlights key economic trends, focusing on June GST collections and Indian IT earnings. • The report notes that while recent GST collections provide some financial relief, lingering economic concerns persist across the sector. • These insights are critical for investors and policymakers tracking the stability of India's business and finance landscape.

• NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured high-resolution images of towering thunderclouds while stationed aboard the International Space Station. • The photographs highlight the immense scale and dynamism of Earth's atmospheric weather systems from an orbital perspective. • These space-based observations are critical for improving global weather forecasting and deepening the scientific understanding of climate patterns.

• On June 29, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) became net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹1,350 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued a five-session buying streak with ₹2,800 crore in purchases. • GIFT Nifty is currently trading marginally higher at approximately 23,991.50, suggesting a positive opening for Indian domestic benchmark indices. • These movements are critical as the market enters F&O expiry day, with traders monitoring whether the Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty can rebound from recent range-bound trading.

• The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that the current AI boom may be unsustainable, posing a potential risk to global economic stability. • The report highlights mounting financial vulnerabilities, including rising debt levels, strained public finances, and the persistent threat of returning inflation. • These factors are identified as critical pressure points that could destabilize the global economy if the AI-driven growth fails to materialize as expected.

• Investors are closely monitoring renewed tensions between the US and Iran as they enter the coming trading week. • A primary focus for market participants will be the potential impact of these geopolitical frictions on global crude oil prices. • These factors are among 10 key drivers identified by Moneycontrol that could influence volatility on Dalal Street.

• The South Korean Kospi index crashed over 16% during the week of June 23, including a single-day plunge of 10% that marked one of its steepest declines on record. • Market strategist Homin Lee of Lombard Odier attributes the volatility to rumors regarding IPO delays in the United States and price hikes implemented by Apple. • The severity of the crash was significant enough to trigger trading halts, reflecting extreme instability in the regional equity market.

• Global markets will focus on critical macro data releases between June 29 and July 3, 2026, to assess growth, inflation, and manufacturing trends. • Key economic indicators include UK GDP, Eurozone inflation figures, and various Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) readings. • In the US, investors will monitor weekly jobless claims, while India will report industrial output and services PMI data.