Global Markets
Canada
Canada’s TSX dropped on Tuesday as a decline in crude oil prices offset gains in gold. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors kept a close eye on the Bank of Canada’s monetary policy meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Market participants were eager for guidance on future interest rate decisions and economic outlook from the central bank.
Europe
In Europe, shares edged higher, driven by a rally in technology-related stocks. The tech sector benefited from positive earnings reports and optimistic forecasts from major tech firms, which helped lift the overall market. However, these gains were somewhat offset by losses in the mining sector, which was negatively impacted by declining commodity prices and concerns over global economic growth.
UK
The UK’s FTSE 100 index dropped almost half a percent on Tuesday, from a drop in miners over metal prices. Investors are still concerning over the country’s current economic outlook, an the implications of a rising pound.
USA
U.S. stock markets were mixed on Tuesday, reflecting a balance between positive and negative forces as investors digested earnings reports from major companies. While some companies reported better-than-expected earnings, others fell short of forecasts, leading to varied performances across different sectors. The looming uncertainties about the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates and broader economic conditions added to the cautious market sentiment.
Japan
The Nikkei 225 index ended marginally lower, marking its fifth consecutive session of losses. The market was weighed down by caution over a strengthening yen, which can hurt the profitability of export-oriented companies. Despite gains in chip stocks, driven by strong global demand and positive earnings reports from semiconductor companies, the overall market sentiment remained bearish due to concerns about the yen’s impact on Japan’s export-driven economy.
China:
Chinese stocks fell over 1.5 percent on Tuesday, deepening the bearish sentiment among investors who were already concerned about the lack of substantial policy support from the government. Market participants had been hoping for stronger economic stimulus measures to counteract the ongoing slowdown in growth, but the government’s latest announcements fell short of these expectations.
Currencies
The U.S. dollar held steady against a basket of currencies, maintaining its value amid a mix of global economic signals. Investors were closely monitoring economic data and central bank policies from around the world, trying to gauge the future direction of the currency markets.
Corporate Stock News
- Centene Corp: Forecasts a better Q2 quarter than expected.
- Coca-Cola: Raised its sales and profit forecast on strong demand.
- Comcast Corp: Missed revenue estimates, earning 10 percent less in revenue.
- General Electric Co: GE Aerospace raised its profit forecast on strong demand for parts and services unit.
- General Motors Co: Reported Q2 revenue and profit that beat analyst estimates.
- Kimberly-Clark Corp: Raised its forecast for full-year profit after beating profit estimates.
- Logitech International: Raised the companies revenue and profit forecasts for the year.
- Nucor Corp: Beat earnings estimates for the current quarter.
- SAP SE: Stock jumped to an all-time high in intra-day trading.
- Spotify Technology SA: Reported earnings in-line with estimates.
- Stellantis: Chrysler is recalling almost 20k minivans over ignition issues.
- Tesla Inc: EV Chinese truck maker, Windrose plans on building US plants to challenge Tesla’s semi-trucks.
