Today’s financial landscape is marked by Asian market fluctuations, China’s economic challenges, and the Federal Reserve’s inflation concerns, impacting global economies and ASX earnings releases.
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Equities closed at their lowest point in 7 weeks as a melt-up in Treasury yields continued after the Federal Reserve’s July meeting signaled that a further rate hike remains in play later this year.
ASX faced global pressures, amidst China’s economic shifts. Tech stocks, including WiseTech and Xero, led the downturn, while earnings reports stirred mixed reactions.
Equities closed lower overnight as an ongoing stumble in China’s economy raised fears about global growth as Treasury yields rose after stronger-than-expected consumer spending denting hopes that the Federal Reserve is finished raising rates.
Weakness in banks was offset by renewed demand for tech amid a surge in Nvidia ahead of a slew of incoming economic data set to provide further insight on the consumer.
China’s property slump sends shockwaves globally, affecting the Australian dollar and US Treasury yields, highlighting interconnected economic vulnerabilities and the ripple effects of market dynamics.
The upside was capped in equities on Friday night as renewed inflation fears pushing Treasury yields higher and deflating investor bets that the Fed is unlikely to resume rate hikes later this year.
A steady flow of ASX listed company earnings is due this week
Who will shine and who will disappoint?
Amid RBA’s housing crisis warnings, the Australian dollar wavers. Strikes threaten global LNG supply, while corporate earnings from Nick Scali to Newcrest Mining shape market dynamics.
MPC Markets favourites to outperform this ASX earnings season
Amidst global market fluctuations, the ASX showcased resilience with standout performances from Boral and Nick Scali, while economic data hinted at Australia’s evolving financial landscape.
