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Asia mid-session: Tariff uncertainty weighs on Asia equities; Gold, Oil Slip as US dollar rebounds
Asia Pacific stocks traded mostly lower as markets digested mixed signals from the US on upcoming reciprocal tariffs set to expire on 9 July. The Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng Index slipped, while Singapore’s STI hit a fresh all-time high. The US dollar rebounded, pressuring the yen and Aussie. Gold fell below its 50-day moving average, and crude oil extended losses after OPEC+ announced a larger-than-expected production increase for August.
by Kelvin Wong
S&P 500, Dow Jones Q3 Outlook: Tariffs, Tech, and Small Cap Concerns
Gain insights into the Q3 2025 outlook for US stocks, including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones. This analysis covers the impact of tariffs, the divergence between mega-cap tech and small-cap stocks, foreign investor flows, and key technical levels to watch. Discover if the current rally can continue amidst market uncertainties and upcoming earnings season.
by Zain Vawda
US Equities in a frenzy, bolstered by ISM and NFP beats
Strong US data lifted market sentiment again, with ISM Services PMI beating expectations. Equities and crypto rallied into the July 4th holiday, with all major US indices at or near all-time highs. A potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire also supports risk-on flows. Eyes on crypto this weekend.
by Elior Manier
Asia mid-session: Asia Pacific stocks dip on China PMI, Aussie dollar underperforms
US stocks rallied, with the S&P 500 hitting a record 6,227 and the Russell 2000 jumping 1.31%, signaling a broader post-“Liberation Day” recovery. In contrast, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell on weak China PMI data. The pound slid 0.8% on UK fiscal uncertainty, while the Aussie dollar dropped on China risks. Gold held steady ahead of key US data.
by Kelvin Wong
July Non-Farm Payrolls preview
The July NFP report drops Thursday 3rd due to the July 4th holiday, with 110K jobs expected. Dive into July trends for the economic release, reactions to past major surprises and more details on why NFP is so important
by Elior Manier
Asia mid-session: Nikkei 225 rebounds from support despite Trump’s tariff threats
Rotation out of mega-cap tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq 100 lower by -0.9%, while the Dow Jones climbed 0.9% to close just 1% shy of its record high. The shift was sparked by the Senate’s passage of Trump’s US$3.3 trillion tax and spending cut bill. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell on renewed tariff threats, while Singapore’s STI hit a new all-time high. Gold held firm above support ahead of key US jobs data.
by Kelvin Wong
Market Wrap for the North American Session - July 1
July 1 NA Session Recap: Markets saw low volumes for a second day as Canada celebrated Canada Day, but sentiment picked up on a surprise U.S. data beat. Dow closed up 1.06%, Nasdaq down 0.83%, and Gold rallied over 1% again. Volatility expected to return Thursday with the NFP report.
by Elior Manier
Asia mid-session: Singapore’s STI hit a fresh all-time high, USD/JPY extends losses below key range support, Gold advances
US equities ended Q2 2025 on a strong note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hitting fresh record highs. The S&P 500 gained 5% in June and 11% for the quarter—its best since Q4 2023. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped after Trump threatened new tariffs, while the Straits Times Index hit an all-time high. The US dollar weakened further, led by yen strength on upbeat Tankan data. Gold rose for a second session, buoyed by dollar softness and technical support.
by Kelvin Wong
Seasonal flows for the month of July
Explore the July Seasonal trends – Seasonals look at the average monthly performance for different trading assets depending on which time of the year they do best or worse.
by Elior Manier
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