📉 The NASDAQ fell for a sixth straight day, dropping 3%, largely due to weak performances from NVIDIA, Palantir, and AMD. Palantir Technologies Stocks see the largest decline (-9.35%).
🤖 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and an MIT report warn that much of the AI-driven investment is not generating returns. The development is raising doubts about the tech sector's profitability.
🌏 Markets were also unsettled by reports suggesting that Nvidia and AMD might have to hand over 15% of their China revenue to the US government, raising concerns about geopolitical risk and chip supply chains.
📊 Technical indicators suggest the decline may be a temporary retracement, while ongoing US-Russia-Ukraine negotiations could improve market sentiment if progress occurs.
📉 All global indices are trading lower, but the VIX index is also trading 0.50% lower. The lower VIX reading and the low Put/Call Ratio indicate that a rebound remains possible.
🇳🇿 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lowered interest rates by 0.25% triggering a solid downward price movement on NZD pairs.
💸 The New Zealand Dollar and Australian Dollar are the worst-performing currencies of the day.
💷 The day’s best performing currencies are currently the British Pound and Japanese Yen.
🗣️ Investors await multiple speeches from members of the FOMC throughout the day, as well as the previous month’s Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes.
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📈 US CPI stayed at 2.7% vs. 2.8% expected, boosting September rate-cut odds to 96.2% and driving global stock gains.
📊 The NIKKEI225 and NASDAQ are leading this week’s index gains. Largely being driven by the lower inflation rate and positive earnings.
🇯🇵 Japan’s Nikkei topped 43,000 for the first time, while the MSCI All Country World Index hit a record high.
🤖 Trump may allow Nvidia and AMD to sell advanced Blackwell AI chips to China, keeping a 15% revenue share on H20 processor sales. This is not likely to impact the upcoming earnings but may impact the forward guidance. Nvidia is due to announce their earnings report on August 28th.
🛢️ Oil prices slightly fall but remain steady as markets await US inventory data and track a high-stakes US–Russia meeting on Friday.
💱 The best performing currencies of the day are the Swiss Franc and British Pound. The GBP continues to find support from the latest US-UK meeting and positive UK employment data.
💸 The worst performing currency of the day is the US Dollar which is again coming under strain due to rate cut expectations.
📉 The SNP500’s Put and Call Ratio falls back below the 0.70 level indicating a high market sentiment towards the stock market. The VIX declining also supports this.
🥇 Gold increases in value but silver continues to outshine Gold. Silver increases 1.48% in value while Gold rises 0.30%. The weaker USD supports both metals.
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📈 Asian Markets Edge Higher Ahead of Tariff Deadline
Shares advanced in Asia on Monday as traders awaited U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for higher tariffs on Chinese goods. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.2% and Shanghai’s Composite gained 0.5%, while Japan and Thailand markets were closed for holidays.
🤝 Trade Truce in the Balance
The 90-day pause on triple-digit tariffs between the U.S. and China ends Tuesday. The last round of talks in Stockholm ended without clarity from Trump on an extension. Markets are watching closely for any breakthrough.
💹 Wall Street Near Record Highs
On Friday, the S&P 500 rose 0.8%, the Dow added 0.5%, and the Nasdaq climbed 1%. Tech giants like Apple (+4.2%) and Nvidia (+1.1%) led gains, while Gilead Sciences surged 8.3% after beating earnings expectations.
⚠️ Corporate Credit Concerns
Some top asset managers warn that high-priced corporate credit is overvalued, signaling vulnerability if economic growth slows. The credit spread dropped near historic lows, raising fears of a correction.
💵 Dollar Steadies Before CPI Data
The U.S. dollar held firm ahead of Tuesday’s inflation report and trade deadline. Reports suggest Nvidia and AMD may allocate 15% of China sales revenue to the U.S. government to secure export licences, in a bid to ease chip tensions.
🛢 Oil Extends Losses on Peace Talks Hopes
Oil prices fell in Asian trade Monday, adding to last week’s 4% drop, as traders awaited U.S.–Russia talks later this week on the war in Ukraine. Brent crude slipped 33 cents to $66.26, while WTI fell 39 cents to $63.49. Optimism is building for a possible end to sanctions limiting Russian oil supply after Trump confirmed a meeting with Putin on August 15 in Alaska. But analysts warn that if talks fail, oil prices could rebound sharply.
📊 Other Market Moves
Bitcoin gained 0.7% to $119,154, while ether rose 1.1%. The Australian dollar slipped ahead of a likely RBA rate cut, and the pound traded slightly lower at $1.3440.
🏛 Policy & Leadership in Focus
The Trump administration is weighing new leadership at the Federal Reserve and Bureau of Labor Statistics, with discussions pointing to reshaping the Fed’s focus and preserving its independence.
⚠️Friday's trading reflects a landscape full of contrasts: Japan rallies, India reels, oil slumps, and U.S. markets inch higher amid rate-cut bets. The overarching theme remains clear: trade tensions, central bank shifts, and macro surprises continue to dominate sentiment.
⚠️ Asian markets saw mostly declines, with Hong Kong, South Korea, and India closing lower.
🇯🇵 Tokyo’s Nikkei jumped 2.2% after Japan and the U.S. resolved tariff disagreements, lifting automakers like Toyota and Honda.
🌍 Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were trading slightly higher early Friday, following a volatile Thursday session. Some stocks, including AppLovin, Robinhood, Uber, and Vistra, showed technical breakout signals after strong earnings, though market caution remains elevated.
💻 Tech stocks rallied in the U.S., but Intel shares dropped after Trump demanded CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s resignation over alleged conflicts. Intel is working with the U.S. government to clarify concerns.
📈 Apple’s $100 billion U.S. manufacturing boost sparked optimism.
🛢 Oil prices hovered lower, heading for their biggest weekly drop since June amid tariff worries and OPEC+ output increases.
🤝 Diplomatic talks between Putin and Trump are expected soon, raising hopes for progress on Ukraine, while new U.S. tariffs on India and potential China tariffs add trade tension.
💡 President Trump’s nomination of Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board heightened expectations of a more dovish Fed stance, raising the odds of rate cuts.
📈 Wall Street is making a strong comeback!
📊 US stock futures climbed on Tuesday, signaling a more stable open after last week’s turmoil.
🧾 The Dow and S&P 500 futures rose 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.3% as investor sentiment improved.
🌏 Asian markets joined the rally: Japan’s Nikkei gained 0.6%, South Korea’s Kospi 1.4%, and Shanghai’s Composite 0.5%.
⚠️ President Trump’s firing of a key statistics official and new trade threats against India have kept markets on edge.
📅 All eyes are now on earnings season , major players like AMD, Disney, McDonald’s, Uber, Snap, and Palantir are reporting this week.
🚀 Palantir surged in after-hours trading after beating expectations and hitting $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time.
📈 So far, 66% of S&P 500 companies have reported, with Q2 earnings expected to rise 10.3% , more than double earlier forecasts.
🏦 Meanwhile, the US dollar found support, recovering 0.2% as traders bet on a possible Fed rate cut in September.
📉 The CME FedWatch Tool now shows a 92.1% probability of a rate cut , up from 63% just a week ago. 💬 Goldman Sachs is forecasting up to three consecutive rate cuts, possibly starting as early as next month.
💵 In currency markets, the euro slipped to $1.1545, the pound held near $1.328, and the yen stayed flat at 147.1.
🇨🇭 The Swiss franc extended losses as Switzerland tries to avert US tariffs threatening its export-driven economy.
🔮 While markets are recovering, the road ahead remains uncertain , will rate cuts and earnings be enough to offset trade tensions?
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📉 Markets Wobble as US-China Tariff Talks Drag On
Global markets are reacting as the US and China signal they’re ready to extend their tariff truce beyond the August 12 deadline. No final decision yet, but both sides wrapped up ‘constructive’ talks in Stockholm this week.
💬 US officials said the extension is under discussion but needs President Trump’s approval. Strategic issues, such as Iran's oil purchases and tech exports to Russia, were also on the table.
🌏 Asian markets were mixed. The Hang Seng slipped, Tokyo’s Nikkei was flat, while the Shanghai Composite gained. Investors remain cautious amid trade uncertainty.
📊 On Wall Street, major indices pulled back slightly. UPS, Merck, and UnitedHealth dropped on earnings misses, while SoFi and others posted strong gains.
🏦 The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady this week. Traders are closely watching for signals on future rate cuts, particularly as inflation and labour market data are released.
💶 The euro retreated after a strong rally, weighed down by new EU-US tariffs. It’s now on track for its first monthly loss of 2025.
🛢 Commodities weakened as copper and iron ore fell on underwhelming stimulus signals from China. Meanwhile, oil remained flat ahead of further global economic clarity.
📅 What’s next? All eyes are on the Fed’s announcement, US jobs data, and whether a formal extension of the US-China tariff truce will be confirmed.
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📊 Global Market Update: Stocks Flat, Dollar Steady, Eyes on Fed & Ukraine
🟢 Asia Stocks: Markets were mostly flat on Tuesday. Japan’s Nikkei briefly hit an intraday record before sliding 0.1%, dragged down by a 2.5% plunge in SoftBank after its $2B stake in Intel. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index (ex-Japan) slipped 0.1%.
🇬🇧 UK Debt & Inflation: Traders brace for inflation and public finance updates as long-term government borrowing costs surge. The yield on 30-year gilts rose to 5.61%, near levels last seen in 1998. Inflation data due Wednesday is expected to rise slightly to 3.7–3.8%, with Thursday’s public finance report adding more pressure on the Chancellor. Market expectations have shifted, with analysts now forecasting that the BoE may hold rates steady until early 2026. Deutsche Bank, for instance, now anticipates a single rate cut in November 2025, pushing the expected rate floor to Q2 2026.
🛢 Oil & Commodities: Oil prices eased amid hopes of a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war, which could lift sanctions on Russian crude. USOIL fell 0.8% to $62.92/bbl, and Brent dropped 0.7% to $66.15. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $3,337.41/oz.
🌍 Europe & Geopolitics: Euro Stoxx 50 futures gained 0.2% as Zelenskiy indicated that security guarantees for Ukraine could be finalised within 10 days following talks with Trump and European leaders. NATO called the summit ‘very successful,’ while markets digest ongoing tensions after the Alaska summit between Trump and Putin.
💵 Currencies: The U.S. dollar made modest gains. The dollar index rose 0.1% to 98.192. The euro remained near $1.1656, while the yen was at 147.77. Analysts note the dollar remains the preferred ‘safe haven’ amid geopolitical risks. Sterling fell back to $1.3501, and the kiwi pared gains to $0.59245.
💻 Cryptos: Bitcoin slid 1.3% to $115,257.59, marking a third straight day of declines. Ether dropped 2.9% to $4,224.33.
🏦 Fed Watch: All eyes on the Jackson Hole Symposium (Aug 21–23). Fed Chair Powell will speak on the economic outlook and policy framework. CME FedWatch shows an 83.6% chance of a September quarter-point rate cut.
📈 Market Sentiment: Caution prevails amid thin summer liquidity. Traders are balancing geopolitical developments, potential energy market impacts, and expectations for central bank actions.
📈 Asian markets start the week higher
Stocks in Japan, Hong Kong, and China posted gains, with the Nikkei hitting fresh records. Expectations of lower global borrowing costs and anticipation of key Fed signals this week drove optimism.
🤝 Geopolitics in focus
President Trump met Russian President Putin in Alaska, aligning more closely with Moscow on pushing for a peace deal in Ukraine rather than a ceasefire first. Later today, Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and European leaders in Washington to discuss next steps, though no concrete proposals have emerged yet. Europe, left out of the Putin summit, is seeking to present a united stance against further aggression from Moscow.
🏦 All eyes on Jackson Hole
The Fed’s annual symposium this week is expected to set the tone for interest rates. While markets still price in an 80%+ chance of a September cut, Powell may adopt a balanced or even hawkish stance.
💹 Mixed signals from the U.S. economy
Recent data have shown strong retail sales, but weak industrial production and consumer sentiment. Investors remain split on how soon and how deep rate cuts could be.
💼 Earnings and corporate news
U.S. stocks wobbled on Friday despite solid earnings from mega-cap techs and retailers. Applied Materials and Sandisk fell on weak forecasts, while UnitedHealth surged after Buffett’s Berkshire revealed a major stake.
💵 Dollar steadies, crypto cools
The dollar stabilised after last week’s slide, trading at ¥147.37 against the yen and flat near $1.1704 per euro. Sterling edged higher to $1.3563, while the Australian and New Zealand dollars also gained. Markets trimmed bets on a jumbo Fed cut, now pricing in smaller easing moves.
🪙 Crypto pulls back after record highs
Bitcoin eased 1.7% to around $115,700, and Ether dropped 3% to $4,334 after last week’s strong rally. Analysts say institutional ETF demand and digital asset treasury buying remain supportive, with expectations that Fed easing will keep fueling crypto appetite.
🛢 Commodities steady
Oil prices held flat as risks to Russian supplies faded, while gold recovered slightly after last week’s dip.
📈 US Producer Price Inflation hits highest since April 2022, triggering a sudden stock market drop. 📊 PPI increases 0.9%, significantly higher than the 0.2% expectation.
💻 NASDAQ underperforms SNP500 and Dow after PPI data despite strong 2025 gains.📉 44% of the NASDAQ’s main stocks increased in value on Friday.
🏛️ Dow Jones reaches all-time high on defensive stock exposure and perceived undervaluation.
⚠️ Rising PPI reduces odds of near-term Fed easing despite some officials still favoring policy softening.
📅 According to the Chicago exchange, there is still a 95% chance of a rate cut in September despite the higher producer inflation reading.
💼 Warren Buffet is known to have recently purchased stocks within the Dow Jones which have declined in 2025.🏥 These include United Health Group. 🔍 Mr Buffet is known to purchase stocks which are trading below their true value.
🚀 Intel shares surged over 7% in regular trading (and an additional 2%+ after-hours) after reports of US government investment discussions aiming to support its Ohio manufacturing expansion.
🤝 President Putin and President Trump are scheduled to meet in Alaska later in the day creating volatility but a lower flow of orders until further clarity is obtained.
🌍 European stocks reached a multi-month high, while S&P futures climbed, buoyed by optimism around the upcoming Trump–Putin summit. 🛢️ Brent crude hovered near a two-month low.
💴 The Japanese Yen is the day’s best performing index of the day, while the US Dollar is the worst performing currency.
🚦 Markets Mixed, Bitcoin Breaks Records
Asian equities hit pause after several days of gains, with Japan’s Nikkei leading losses and the yen strengthening. US futures edged lower as traders reassessed the rally.
💵 Dollar Drops on Fed Cut Bets
The US dollar slid to multi-week lows as expectations for a September Fed rate cut solidified, with some traders eyeing a 50 bps move. The yen hit its strongest level since late July, while sterling and the euro also gained.
🇦🇺 Australia’s Jobs Market Surprises
Australia added 24,500 jobs in July, with a record surge in full-time positions and rising female participation. The Australian dollar climbed, easing pressure on the RBA to cut rates again next month.
📈 Wall Street Stays Strong
US stocks extended gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new highs. Homebuilders rallied on hopes that lower rates will boost housing demand.
🚀 Bitcoin Powers Higher
Bitcoin surged above $123K for the first time since mid-July, fueled by a weaker dollar, friendlier regulations, and strong institutional inflows. Ether also gained, outperforming Bitcoin so far this year.
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📈 Dollar Comeback Shakes Global Markets
💵 The US dollar is posting its first monthly gain of 2025, reversing one of the most popular trades of the year.
📊 Strong US economic data, fading Fed rate cut bets, and AI-driven equity strength are boosting confidence in US assets.
🌍 This shift is putting pressure on European stocks, emerging markets, and gold, which had all benefited from earlier dollar weakness.
🚀 Meta Surges on Strong Q2 Earnings & Bright Q3 Outlook
📈 Meta’s stock jumped 12% in premarket trading after beating Q2 earnings expectations.
💰 The Facebook parent forecasted Q3 revenue between $47.5B and $50.5B, well above Wall Street’s $46.2B estimate.
🤖 Meta’s strong results highlight continued AI-driven growth in tech stocks, supporting U.S. market momentum.
🇯🇵 BOJ Eyes Rate Hike as Inflation Outlook Rises
📈 The Bank of Japan raised its inflation forecast to 2.7%, signalling a possible rate hike later this year.
🤔 However, Ueda remains cautious, citing supply-driven inflation and uncertainty over US tariffs.
💹 The yen wobbled and bond yields ticked up, but the central bank gave no firm timing for action.
🗳 Meanwhile, political instability in Japan following recent elections adds another layer of complexity to the BOJ’s path forward.|
📌 Both developments could mark major turning points for forex, equities, and central bank policy globally.
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📈Wall Street inches higher ahead of a big week!
US stocks climbed Tuesday as investors navigated a flood of earnings and awaited key economic data. The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, the Nasdaq added 0.4%, and the Dow was flat.
💼 Earnings rush in — mixed signals!
Spotify, Merck, and UnitedHealth disappointed pre-market, while Boeing soared on strong results. Starbucks earnings are due after hours, setting the stage for Big Tech results from Apple, Amazon, Microsoft & Meta.
📊 Heavy data calendar ahead!
The Fed begins its two-day meeting, while the June JOLTS job openings report kicks off a packed week of labour data, ending with Friday’s nonfarm payrolls. Consumer confidence and home price data are also hit today.
💊 Pharma under pressure!
AstraZeneca beat forecasts thanks to cancer drug sales, but Merck slumped nearly 4% on weak Gardasil numbers. Novo Nordisk crashed 20% after cutting its 2025 outlook on slow Wegovy sales.
🛃 Tariff deadline looms!
Trump’s Friday deadline is pushing markets as nations race to strike trade deals. A sharp drop in the US trade deficit signals that firms are stockpiling ahead of possible tariffs. DOJ also warned firms against tariff evasion.
🤖 Nvidia surges on China demand hopes!
Nvidia rose 1.4% after reports of massive chip orders, driven by hopes for an extension to the US-China trade truce. The broader tech sector gained, though the S&P 500 and Nasdaq only narrowly hit new records despite a US-EU trade deal.
📅 On today’s radar:
Earnings: Boeing, Spotify, Visa, PayPal, Starbucks & more
Data: JOLTS, consumer confidence, home prices, Dallas Fed services
💶 The Euro continues to be the best-performing currency of 2025, driven by strong fiscal policy, investor hedging flows, and Dollar weakness.
🏦 The ECB held rates at 2.15% but signalled more interest rate cuts in 2025. Euro strength is yet to become an issue for the ECB, but they are monitoring it, according to Lagarde.
📊 The German IFO Business Climate Index fell below expectations but has a minimal impact on the EUR.
💴 The Japanese Yen fell Friday as officials confirmed a 10/90 profit split with the US under the $550B tariff deal. The Tokyo CPI rate also fell slightly below expectations, slightly pressuring the Yen.
🇨🇦 Canadian officials signalled that major pension funds may increase US investments as leverage in ongoing trade negotiations with the Trump administration.
📈 US Indices continued to increase in value on Thursday, but all indices retraced on Friday, giving in some of the recent gains.
🇩🇪 The German DAX falls 0.85% during the day’s trading session. The key support level can be seen at 23,969.00.
🤝 The UK and India signed a trade deal after negotiating for 3 years. The new FTA is valued at £4.8 billion and has been widely applauded across aerospace, financial services, food, and automotive sectors.
🛍️ The UK’s Retail Sales for June rose 0.9% partially correcting the decline witnessed in May, but still reads below expectations. The GBP Index trades 0.30% lower.
💵 The US Dollar is the best-performing currency of the day so far. Investors turn their attention to this afternoon’s US Durable Goods Orders.
💻 Tech-traders turn their attention to July 30th and 31st as 4 of the ‘magnificent seven’ will release their earnings reports: Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon.
