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U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in July, while NY manufacturing rebounded. Traders eye Fed policy as import costs and price pressures build.

Wholesale inflation surged 0.9% in July, dashing Fed rate cut hopes. Traders brace for higher yields as services lead price pressure gains.

Buoyant markets, a resilient US economy, customs revenues, appeasement by trading partners and conducive politics point to further escalation in US trade tensions, already set to cut global output by 0.7pps in the medium term.

US CPI rose 2.7% in July, slightly below forecast, as falling energy prices offset sticky service costs. Fed outlook remains cautious amid tariff risks.

Trump extends US-China trade truce 90 days, averting steep tariffs as markets eye progress on key deal issues.

U.S. jobless claims rose above forecasts, but strong Q2 productivity and easing unit labor costs support a mildly bullish outlook for equities and manufacturing.

Pfizer raises 2025 profit forecast after strong Q2 results, while Yum Brands struggles with weak US sales at KFC and Pizza Hut. Full earnings breakdown inside.

Palantir stock surges in pre-market after crushing earnings estimates, boosting Nasdaq 100 and tech stock forecasts across US indices.

U.S. adds just 73K jobs in July; major downward revisions raise odds of a Fed rate cut as unemployment hits 4.2% and market confidence weakens.

Apple stock jumps 3% after Q3 earnings beat, driven by iPhone 16 sales and China growth. Services and Mac also post strong gains, offsetting iPad weakness.

U.S. personal income and spending each rose 0.3% in June, reflecting stable consumer demand and supporting a neutral outlook for equities and bonds.

June PCE inflation rose 0.3%, the highest in four months, raising doubts over a fall rate cut as tariff effects push prices above the Fed’s 2% target.

U.S. Q2 GDP beat forecasts at 3.0%, boosted by falling imports and stronger consumer spending. Traders eye bullish signals in inflation and growth data.

U.S. private payrolls rose by 104K in July, beating forecasts. Strong gains in leisure and finance suggest labor market resilience.

Durable goods orders fell 9.3% in June, led by a 22.4% drop in transportation. Core orders rose 0.2%, signaling fragile U.S. manufacturing momentum.

U.S. jobless claims dip to 217K, but continued claims rise. Traders should watch for labor softening amid sector-specific layoffs and economic uncertainty.

PBoC’s steady stance signals confidence, but outlook hinges on US-China trade shifts. US tariffs on South East Asian countries could impact China’s exports.

Verizon raises 2025 profit forecast as demand for premium plans grows. Despite losing wireless subscribers, broadband gains drive earnings beat.

U.S. housing starts rose 4.6% in June, but falling single-family permits and completions signal weakness. Bearish outlook for homebuilders ahead.

Netflix dips after earnings beat as subscriber growth lags. Traders eye key support levels and analyst reactions in the US stock market forecast.