⚖️ U.S. Markets Flat as Tariff Moves Shake Copper, Meme Stocks Surge

• Equities mixed: S&P 500 –0.1%, Nasdaq flat, Dow –0.4%, Russell 2000 +0.7%; meme stocks rallied on speculation.
• Tariff shock: Trump announces 50% copper tariff, new letters to more countries, and sector-specific hikes.
• Copper skyrockets: Jumped 13.3% to record high on tariff news, largest one-day gain ever.
• Oil and gold diverge: Oil firmed above $68; gold fell below $3,300 as safe-haven demand faded.
• Europe edges higher: Strong trade data; major indices closed up, led by Italy.
• Crypto holds firm: Bitcoin above $108K; XRP, Dogecoin, FLOKI set up for bullish breakouts.

📉 U.S. Stocks Slide as Tariff Fears Hit Risk Appetite

• Markets tumble: Dow –0.9%, S&P 500 –0.79%, Nasdaq –0.92%; small caps down 1.55% on trade tensions.
• Tariff threat escalates: Trump targets Japan, Korea, Malaysia & others with new tariffs from August 1.
• Tesla drops: Shares sank 6.8% after Musk announced a new political party, drawing criticism.
• Oil climbs: WTI rose to $67.91 despite surprise OPEC+ supply hike; markets focus on global growth.
• Europe rebounds: Germany industrial output jumped; Eurozone retail sales slipped but sentiment improved.
• Crypto consolidates: Bitcoin stayed below $109K; Ethereum, XRP hold steady as dollar strengthens.

📊 U.S. Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Jobs Data Surprises

• Indices soar: Nasdaq +1.02%, S&P 500 +0.83% — both at new record highs; Dow and Russell 2000 also rose.
• Jobs report strong: Nonfarm payrolls beat at +147K; unemployment fell to 4.1%, boosting growth optimism.
• Factory orders rebound: Jumped 8.2% in May, signaling solid industrial demand.
• Oil and gold diverge: Oil held above $67; gold slipped as traders pared rate cut bets.
• House advances Trump bill: Massive tax and spending package moves forward, adding to fiscal debate.
• Crypto rallies: Bitcoin broke above $109K; Ethereum and XRP gained as ETF inflows returned.

📊 Equities Hit New Highs as Tech and Trade Deals Drive Momentum

• U.S. stocks rally: S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh records; Tesla and Apple led gains.
• Labor market softens: Weak ADP jobs report and rising Q2 layoffs signal cooling conditions.
• Construction slows: May spending fell 0.3%, slightly below expectations.
• Major tax bill advances: Senate passes $4.5T tax cut and spending package, heads to House.
• Energy moves: Oil jumps above $67 on surprise crude build; gold inches higher ahead of jobs data.
• Crypto bounces: Bitcoin nears record highs; Ethereum and altcoins also firm.

📊 Markets Rotate Sharply as Tech Stumbles and Dow Leads

• Tech tumble: Mega-cap names like Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, and Meta sold off sharply.
• Dow outperforms: Dow +0.91%, Russell 2000 +0.94%, while Nasdaq fell –0.82%.
• Strong U.S. data: JOLTs and ISM beats dampened July rate cut hopes.
• Europe mixed: DAX and CAC lower; FTSE 100 the standout gainer.
• China PMI surprise: Caixin manufacturing jumped to 50.4, signaling expansion.
• Commodities & crypto: Oil steady, gold surged, Bitcoin consolidated near $112K.

📊 U.S. Stocks Hit Records, Fed Cut Bets Advance, Commodities Mixed

• Markets at highs: S&P 500 +0.52% to 6,204; Nasdaq +0.47% to 20,369; Dow +0.63% to 44,094 — led by Goldman Sachs, Apple, and Visa. Robinhood surged nearly 13%, First Solar +8.8%.
• Fed: Goldman moved expected first rate cut to September; traders eye busy week with ISM, ADP, and jobs data.
• U.S. data pulse: Core PCE rose 2.7% y/y; personal spending slipped 0.1%, income fell 0.4%, fueling stagflation talk.
• Commodities diverge: Gold up to $3,292 on Fed speculation; oil steady near $65; copper gained strength, silver held above $36.
• Canada & Europe: Canada withdrew Digital Services Tax, reopening U.S. trade talks; European markets mixed; German retail sales disappointed, CPI eased to 2.0%.
• Asia: Japan’s production missed; China PMIs still weak; New Zealand confidence jumped on tariff optimism.

📊 U.S. Stocks Hit Records Despite Trade Shock, Inflation Signals Mixed

• Markets rally: S&P 500 +0.5%, Dow +1.0%, Nasdaq +0.5% — all closed at or near records, rebounding after Trump abruptly ended Canada trade talks.
• Economic data: Core PCE inflation rose to 2.7% y/y; spending fell 0.1%, income dropped 0.4%, stoking stagflation concerns.
• GDP outlook: Atlanta Fed cut Q2 growth forecast to 2.9% as trade and spending weaken; Dallas Fed’s trimmed mean PCE cooled to 2.0%.
• Commodities: Gold sank below $3,300 on risk-on mood; oil held steady ahead of OPEC+; copper and platinum surged on tight supply and China demand.
• Europe & Asia: France, Spain CPI beat; Eurozone confidence slipped; China industrial profits fell; Japan retail sales missed, CPI softened.
• Canada: April GDP shrank 0.1%, driven by manufacturing pullback; May seen down further; rig count up modestly but still below last year.

📊 GDP Contracts, Durable Goods Surge, Markets Near Records

• U.S. economy: Q1 GDP revised down to –0.5%; consumer spending and trade both disappointed. Durable goods soared +16.4%, and jobless claims dipped to 236K.
• Markets near highs: S&P 500 closed at 6,141, Nasdaq touched 20,187 intraday; Dow gained 404 points.
• Fed focus: Core PCE rose to +3.5%; Powell may face pressure on independence as Trump mulls naming successor.
• Commodities: Gold stalled near $3,331 despite weak USD; copper faces critical stock risk; oil held at $65.24 amid OPEC+ uncertainty.
• Europe & Asia: German consumer sentiment fell; Japan’s 2-year JGB auction drew strong demand; China’s GDP outlook upgraded to 5.0%.
• Canada: Weekly earnings rose 4.43% YoY, but job vacancies and payrolls weakened across retail and manufacturing sectors.

📊 Markets Flat, Housing Weakens, Commodities Mixed Ahead of Key OPEC+ Meeting

• U.S. stocks steady: S&P flat, Nasdaq +0.3% (Nvidia +4.3%), Dow -0.2%; Micron surged 5% post-earnings.
• Housing stalls: New home sales fell 13.7%—lowest in 3 years—amid high rates and affordability pressure.
• Fed cautious, cuts priced in: Powell warned of persistent inflation; markets now price in 63 bps of 2024 cuts.
• Commodities: Gold held $3,334 on weak housing data; copper forecast raised; oil drew down sharply on demand strength.
• Europe slips: Major indices declined; Spain’s IBEX -1.5% after U.S. trade criticism.
• Energy merger buzz: Shell reportedly in early talks to acquire BP, sending BP shares up 7.8%.

📊 Wall Street Surges as Powell Eases Fears, Iran Ceasefire Calms Markets

• Markets rally: Dow +507 pts, S&P 500 +1.11%, Nasdaq +1.43% as Powell leaves July rate cut door open and downplays recession risks.
• Yields fall: Treasury yields slid across the curve, supporting equities, real estate, and utilities.
• Data watch: Confidence dipped to 93.0; housing softened; Richmond Fed index improved slightly.
• Commodities: Oil dropped to $64.37 on ceasefire and oversupply worries; gold fell below $3,350 as rate cut hopes cooled.
• Canada: Inflation steady y/y at 1.7%, but monthly rise of +0.6% raises concerns ahead of BoC’s next move.
• Fed outlook: Powell, Williams, Kashkari, and Barr highlight tariff-linked inflation risks but signal flexibility on 2025 cuts.