August 5, 2026 12:30 pm
Key Moments Barclays says rising bond yields are becoming a larger challenge for equity markets, placing more pressure on corporate earnings. Strong earnings have supported stocks so far, but higher yields could limit further gains if profit growth slows. The bank highlights energy and semiconductor sectors as major contributors to recent earnings strength. Rising Yields […]
Read moreAugust 4, 2026 8:26 am
Key Moments Boeing has submitted a new contract proposal to the union representing about 17,000 engineers and technical staff in its commercial airplane division. The SPEEA negotiating team endorsed the offer and said it would recommend that unit officials review and act on it next week. The current SPEEA contract is set to expire on […]
Read moreAugust 3, 2026 7:40 am
Key Moments Amazon boosted its annual capital spending outlook by 10% to $220 billion as AI-related demand strained existing computing capacity. AWS revenue rose 37% to $42.2 billion in the quarter ended June 30, its fastest pace in 18 quarters and well ahead of analyst expectations. Free cash flow swung to a $7.6 billion outflow […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 2:23 pm
Key Moments Natural gas futures moved higher as traders looked ahead to hotter weather across the western United States. Forecasts for increased cooling demand supported prices after recent weakness in the natural gas market. Strong production levels and comfortable storage supplies continued to limit the upside potential for prices. Weather Outlook Supports Natural Gas Prices […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 12:05 pm
Key Moments Chevron reported its strongest quarterly profit in six years, comfortably exceeding Wall Street expectations. Higher oil and natural gas prices, combined with disciplined capital spending, boosted earnings across upstream operations. The results reinforced confidence that integrated energy companies continue to benefit from a supportive commodity price environment. Chevron Delivers Strongest Quarter Since 2020 […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 8:45 am
Key Moments Apple shares fell 7.3% in premarket trading on Friday after the company warned that supply constraints would pressure growth. The projected revenue growth of 9% to 11% for the current quarter and mid-teens iPhone revenue growth both came in below Wall Street expectations. iPhone revenue in the June quarter rose 21.7% to $54.25 […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 7:59 am
Key Moments USD/CAD trades back above the 1.4000 level during the Asian session after a three-day decline to its weakest mark since June 17. The US Dollar firms as markets refocus on the possibility of at least one Federal Reserve rate hike despite softer US GDP and PCE data. Heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 6:54 am
Key Moments WTI trades near $80.50 in early European hours on Friday as recent profit-taking reverses part of the prior sharp rally. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased, with 14 commodity vessels transiting on Wednesday compared with single digits last week, according to Kpler. US crude inventories for the week ending July 24 […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 6:33 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) trades lower in Asia after failing to extend a two-day advance above the $4,100 level. US data showed slower growth and easing inflation, but volatile crude prices and Fed hike expectations continue to underpin the USD. Technically, Gold remains in a range but is viewed as vulnerable below its 200-day SMA, […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 6:08 am
Key Moments GBP/USD retreats to around 1.3450 in Asian trading after three consecutive daily gains. A hawkish Federal Reserve pause and a 9-3 FOMC vote highlight internal policy divisions that support the US Dollar. The Bank of England holds rates in a 6-3 decision, with TD Securities noting a hawkish dissent and a committee still […]
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