The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hits its highest level since 2007, putting pressure on stocks around the world ahead of today’s Fed rate decision. Rising rates across the world have pushed debt to a fresh record high of more than $300tn. Online grocery delivery firm Instacart debuts on the Nasdaq with shares closing up 12 per cent. CEO Fidji Simo tells our colleagues Stateside that post-pandemic growth is paramount. Ark Invest launches on the European ETF market snapping up specialist thematic group Rize. We hear from European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič who says the bloc seeks a balanced trading relationship with Beijing and has denied plans for tariffs on Chinese electric cars in the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Asian stocks are mixed following a rocky Wall Street session ahead of Wednesday’s Fed rate decision. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells CNBC that she expects the economy to experience some delayed monetary policy impact. Online grocery firm Instacart prices its shares at the top of its range, valuing them at almost $10bn. In Detroit, the UAW threatens more strikes, urging the Big Three automakers to improve their proposals with latest offer from Stellantis potentially causing the closure of 18 facilities. In oil news, prices hit 10-month highs with Brent breaching $95 per barrel. Saudi Arabia’s energy minister Abdulaziz bin Salman insists supply cuts are not simply a means of forcing prices up. The ECB is reportedly considering asking lenders to raise reserve requirements in order to clamp down on excess liquidity.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wall Street ends a rocky week in the red ahead of Wednesday’s Fed decision. Washington and Beijing hold “candid, substantive and constructive” discussions about trade in a bid to ease tensions between the two countries. The IMF urges China to increase domestic consumption. Online grocery delivery firm Instacart is increasing its prospective IPO price range to $10bn in the wake of Arm’s blockbuster listing. As a result of that IPO, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son is now reportedly eyeing up an investment in Open AI. And strikes at Detroit’s Big Three automakers continue for a fourth day as the White House is set to send a delegation to Michigan to attempt to break the impasse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arm shares pop 25% in its debut session, giving the chip designer a market cap of $68 bn, with the CEOs of Arm and Softbank telling CNBC exclusively the group is here to stay. The blockbuster IPO boosts sentiment on Wall Street with the Dow rallying over 300 points – its best day since early August. Elsewhere Beijing steps up with more stimulus - cutting the RRR for the second time this year, as key economic data from the world's second largest economy comes in better than expected. The ECB hikes rates to a record high and suggests policy may finally be restrictive enough to stamp out inflation, prompting markets to bet the central bank has reached the end of its hiking path. And thousands of U.S. auto workers go on strike, hitting production at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis - as the UAW union president warns the group will not buckle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arm prices its blockbuster IPO at $51 per share, giving the chip designer a valuation of over $54 bn, with the stock set to debut on Wall Street today. US inflation rises by the most of any month this year while core prices also come in hotter than expected, pushing the Dow to its second straight negative session. It's a close call for the ECB - the central bank weighs up a potential hike that would take rates to a record peak, alongside a likely increase to the regional inflation outlook. And Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates join tech leaders and senators on Capitol Hill to discuss safeguards for artificial intelligence, with the Tesla CEO telling CNBC authorities must get out in front of the technology, warning of “severe consequences” if AI were to go wrong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BP boss Bernard Looney resigns after failing to reveal the full extent of past relationships with colleagues, with the executive tasked with transforming the energy giant lasting less than four years in the role. The Nasdaq leads declines on Wall Street as Oracle shares steer tech stocks into the red, but focus now turns to today's inflation print with DoubleLine Capital's Jeffrey Gundlach forecasting a Fed cut next year. Arm will reportedly price its blockbuster IPO at the top of its range or just above, as the world's largest chipmaker TSMC confirms it will invest up to 100 million dollars in the listing. And The US IPO market really picks up the pace, as German footwear maker Birkenstock files to list in New York - the second major European company to seek an overseas listing this month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chip designer Arm reportedly looks to close the books early on its blockbuster IPO, amid reporting the listing is now more than 10x oversubscribed. Tech stocks fuel a Wall Street rally with equities seeing back-to-back gains, while Tesla shares accelerate 10% off the back of an analyst upgrade. But JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon isn't buying the optimistic view of Wall Street, urging caution and warning that despite the positive sentiment, he still has major concerns on the U.S. consumer. And the EU cuts its growth outlook and forecasts an annual recession in Germany as higher energy prices hit the industrial powerhouse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden insists the US is not trying to hurt China and is focused on getting the relationship right, amid reports Beijing tried to challenge Washington's 2026 presidency of the G20. The G20 communiqué faces criticism for watering down its condemnation of Russia, while the US, EU, India and Saudi Arabia strike an infrastructure deal in a blow to Beijing's push for influence over the Global South.The Chinese economy exits consumer price deflation in August as CPI ekes out a marginal gain, but prices at the factory gate continue to tumble with PPI falling 3 percent on the year. And Arm reportedly considers raising the price range on its highly anticipated IPO due later this week, amid reports the chipmaker's listing is up to 6 times oversubscribed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple shares take a big hit, losing $200 billion in market value in two days as reporting gathers pace that Chinese government workers have been banned from using iPhones. Shares in Apple supplier Qualcomm drop over 7%, leading U.S. chipmakers lower and weighing on Wall Street, while a fall in jobless claims triggers concerns over higher rates and stubborn inflation. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon defends his time in the top job, telling CNBC he doesn't recognise the recent "caricature that's been painted", while pinning his hopes on a rebound in IPO activity. And global leaders descend on New Delhi for the G20 summit, but the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping remains a key talking point as tensions continue with the U.S.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese trade surprises to the upside but continues to contract with monthly exports falling by almost 9 per cent. Wall Street closes in the red with the Nasdaq leading losses as very resilient services sector data increases concerns that inflation may need to rise further for longer. We hear exclusively from EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton who marks out six tech titans as ‘gatekeepers’ under its Digital Markets Act. Breton has warned the group it has 6 months to comply with new rules clamping down on anti-competitive practices. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has said that the end of the rate-hiking cycle is nearing, causing sterling to plunge to a three-month low.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dow loses 200 points as risk assets retreat during a shortened U.S. trading week with Asian stocks following suit. U.S. Treasuries are lower as Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signals to CNBC that rates may be paused in September as good data has given the central bank some breathing space. Brent is up to more than $90 a barrel after Opec+ nations agree to extend supply cuts by a further 3 months. And in tech news, UK chip designer ARM Holdings is set to launch its IPO in New York next week, pricing it at $52bn in what could be the largest listing in the past 2 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese equities are down slightly from a one-month high after Caixin PMI data comes in at its lowest level for eight months. The embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden has reportedly tranferred money to creditors for payments on two USD bonds in order to avoid its potential first ever default. Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk officially replaces LVMH as Europe’s most valuable company. It also announces that its best-selling weight loss drug WeGovy will now be available in the UK. And we are live at the IAA in Munich where Xpeng President Brian Gu tells CNBC the Chinese car maker is planning to expand into the prestigious German autos market.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. sees a surprise jump in unemployment numbers with softer hourly earnings data which prompts expectations that the Federal Reserve will pause its rate hiking cycle this month. NEC director Lael Brainard says the economy remains resilient and stable. Chinese property developer Country Garden has reportedly struck a deal to extend on-shore bond payments, pushing shares to a three-week high. Asian equities, led by the Hang Seng, are higher as a result. We are live at the Ambrosetti Forum on the shores of Lake Como where Italian deputy PM Antonio Tajani has told CNBC his country is considering withdrawing from China’s Belt & Road Initiative. Meanwhile, European Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni claims the EU economy can avoid recession, despite the marked downturn seen in Germany. We are also live at the Munich Auto Show where an increased Chinese presence is drawing attention. However the CEOs of Mercedes and BMW tell CNBC that they remain unfazed by the new competition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chinese yuan hits a three-week high after Beijing announces it will be cutting its FX reserve ratio in a bid to prop up its currency while the country’s banks move to support the troubled property sector. We are live at the Ambrosetti Forum on the shores of Lake Como where economist Joseph Stiglitz tells CNBC he doubts whether China possesses the correct economic personnel to guide the country out of its current downturn. U.S. monthly inflation moves higher, causing Treasury yields to rise as a result ahead of today’s important non-farm payrolls data. The Nasdaq suffers its worst monthly performance of the year so far as interest rate expectations remain pessimistic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UBS reveals its first set of quarterly results following its emergency takeover of rival Credit Suisse, posting a Q2 net profit of $29bn. It also announces it plans to keep the Credit Suisse domestic bank going. A revised Q2 GDP reading in the U.S. comes in softer than expected while private payrolls slow sharply for August as the labour market begins to cool. The S&P 500 is on track for a fourth consecutive day in the green ahead of tomorrow’s key U.S. jobs report. Chinese manufacturing contracts for a fifth month in a row but not by as much as feared amid a downward trend in the property sector. And in tech news, the Biden administration prohibits A.I. chips exports to certain Middle Eastern countries over national security fears of Chinese access to the resources.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. equities enjoy their biggest one-day gain in almost 3 months after a fall in labour market data boosts hopes that the Fed may pause its rate hike cycle. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has warned that China has become ‘uninvestible’ because of its barriers to business which are reportedly causing U.S. companies to shun the country. In a landmark case, a U.S. federal appeals court overturns the SEC’s decision to block crypto investment firm Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF. Chevron decides to move staff from its three oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Idalia approaches the coast of Florida, potentially strengthening to a Category 4 storm. We hear exclusively from ABB CEO Bjorn Rosengren who says business in China remains soft due to problems in the property and construction sectors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. equities begin the week in the green as investors attempt to regain ground ahead of a crucial inflation report later this week. U.S. commerce secretary Gina Raimondo visits China, opening the door for dialogue announcing formal working groups to ease trade tensions. However, she said Washington would not compromise on national security. Grocery inflation slows in the UK, relieving some of the pressure on the BoE to keep hiking rates. And in autos news, China’s largest-selling brand BYD sees H1 profits surge by 200 per cent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dow’s rally is short-lived with the index now posting its worst day since March. Nvidia’s stellar quarterly numbers have been rapidly overshadowed by concerns over the Fed’s next rate move. In Jackson Hole, policy makers are split over whether interest rate hikes have gone far enough. Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker tells CNBC that rates should remain steady. Former U.S. President, Donald Trump, surrenders to authorities in Georgia over racketeering and conspiracy charges in the state, posing for the first ever presidential mugshot before being bailed. In energy news, concerns over waning Chinese demand weigh on oil prices while India’s oil and gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri tells our colleagues in Asia that his country’s supply is well diversified away from reliance on Russia.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nvidia shares soar in extended trade following the chip maker’s bumper Q2 which saw it hike guidance. CEO Jensen Huang tells investors on a conference call that the company is only getting started. U.S. equities were buoyed by the news and Treasury yields eased. Investors now turn to the Jackson Hole central bankers’ symposium for further signs about the Fed’s monetary policy strategy. A private plane allegedly carrying the Wagner Group’s leader Yevgeny Prigozhin crashes in Russia’s Tver region near Moscow, killing ten people. Mercenary chief Prigozhin had led a brief coup attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin in June. And in the U.S. Republican presidential candidates clash in the first debate ahead of 2024’s election with frontrunner former president Donald Trump deciding to skep the event in Milwaukee.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Benchmark U.S. yields are touching 16-year highs ahead of this year’s Jackson Hole symposium. Meanwhile Japan’s 10-year JGB yield is at its highest level since early 2014. In tech news, Nvidia shares pare back slightly from record levels with option traders considering double-digit news should the chipmaker falter with earnings results. U.S. retail giant Macy’s posts a Q2 net loss warning that shoppers will become more discerning and price-driven in H2. In Spain, the King greenlights the conservative opposition to form a new government following last month’s inconclusive election. Chinese President Xi Jinping assures BRICS counterparts over his country’s recent economic effort and pledges to reinforce ties within the bloc.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nasdaq posts its biggest one-day gain in almost a month despite Treasury yields climbing further. The 10-year yield hits levels not seen since 2007. Chip maker Arm unveils its regulatory filings in preparation for its Wall Street listing next month in what could be the largest tech IPO since Alibaba. The ratings agency S&P has downgraded 5 U.S. banks and lowers its forecast for several more, citing tighter credit conditions. BHP profits plunge while Australia’s largest oil and gas company Woodside delivers record H2 results. CEO Meg O’Neill tells CNBC that talks with trade unions have been constructive. And BRICS nations meet for a two-day summit in Johannesburg with plans to expand the bloc to act as a counterweight to the Western G-7.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China attempts to halt the decline in its property sector, but it defies expectations by slashing its one-year loan prime rate by less than expected and leaving the 5-year rate unchanged. The Hang Seng reacts negatively as a result, slumping to a new nine-month low as investor concerns deepen. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to attend the first GOP primary debate in a bid to upstage the party’s opening event. The U.S 30-year Treasury bond yield hits its highest level since 2011, ahead of this week’s central bankers’ symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Market rallies in the U.S. have stalled with 2 per cent weekly declines while Asian equities are on course for their third consecutive week of losses as rate woes and a growing debt crisis stoke investors’ fears. In China, property giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. with state-owned developers warning of large losses throughout the sector. Japan’s core inflation eases which boosts hopes that the BoJ may keep benchmark rates on hold. And in crypto news, Bitcoin tumbles by up to 9 per cent following SpaceX’s decision to sell off its $373m holding in the company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cracks appear following the publishing of the Fed’s July meeting minutes with two officials breaking from consensus, urging a pause on hiking. The U.S. Treasury yield hits a 15-year high while markets plunge on the news. In Japan, the yen slumps to a new 9-month low prompting calls for BoJ stimulus. This, as monthly Japanese exports fall for the first time in two years. In U.S. retail news, Target sees its shares slide which puts an end to six years of revenue growth. Walmart is set to post its data later today.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. retail numbers come in strong, seeing the largest gains since January. However, Fitch Ratings has warned it may need to downgrade top-tier U.S. banks which causes shares to dip. The Dow breaks a three-day winning streak as a result to come in lower. Minneapolis Fed Chair Neel Kashkari reiterates that it is too early to say the Fed is done with its hiking cycle. Further woes in China as new home prices slip prompting calls for support to prop up the sector. Global investment banks have cut their forecasts for Chinese growth. And UK inflation expectations are up following record wage growth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is more economic disappointment coming out of China where policy makers have cut the rate of its mid-term lending facility and youth unemployment data publishing has been suspended. Former U.S. president Donald Trump is hit with a fourth indictment. A grand jury in the state of Georgia has charged him with felony racketeering and various conspiracy charges. We hear from Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis who says Disney CEO Bob Iger should drop his lawsuit against the state of Florida and labels China an adversary. And in tech news, Nvidia shares are up as Saudi Arabia and the UAE reportedly order thousands of semi-conductors form the Silicon Valley chip giant.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese property developer Country Garden suspends bond trading as an escalating debt crisis sends shares to a record low and the broader equity market into the red. Goldman Sachs says it expects a Fed rate cut in Q2 next year, while earnings season turns to the big-box retailers this week for clues on the state of the economy. Litigation mounts at UBS as Credit Suisse retail investors prepare to lodge a fresh legal claim against the Swiss lender's rushed rescue as soon as today. And Softbank is reportedly in talks to buy Vision Fund's 25 percent stake in chip design company Arm, ahead of its Nasdaq listing next month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UBS has removed the safety net, voluntarily scrapping the cash provision agreement with the Swiss National Bank. The country's federal council confirmed taxpayers will no longer bear any risks from the Credit Suisse collapse. Wall Street welcomes a softer than expected inflation print, with major indices posting their first positive session in three, fueling hopes the Fed will pause rates hikes at its September meeting. X Corp's Linda Yaccarino insists she has full autonomy as CEO of the Elon Musk-owned company, and tells CNBC in an exclusive interview that major advertisers including Coca Cola are returning to the platform. And fashion giant Tapestry strikes an $5.8 billion deal to acquire Versace's parent company Capri, hoping to reach new parts of the luxury sector.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Disney shares gained in extended trade after the firm hiked prices for its streaming services. However the entertainment giant revealed a larger than expected subscriber loss, with CEO Bob Iger pledging to sharpen his focus. U.S stocks slipped ahead of today’s key inflation print, as Wall Street looks for signs the Fed's rate hikes are taking hold. Siemens misses industrial profit forecasts in the third quarter, with CEO Roland Busch telling CNBC waning Chinese demand had a material impact on order intake. And Beijing hits out at President Biden, following an executive order curbing U.S. investment in Chinese tech, with China saying it reserves the right to retaliate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chinese economy tips into deflation for the first time in over two years with consumer prices -0.3%, heaping further pressure on Beijing to step up the stimulus. Bank stocks lead Wall Street into the red after Moody's cuts the credit rating of ten regional lenders, while Italy's government partially backtracks on its planned bank windfall tax after lenders see heavy losses in Tuesday's session. Disney's ESPN partners with Penn Entertainment to launch its first sports betting book, with CEO Bob Iger looking to rejuvenate the House of Mouse ahead of key earnings later today. And Novo Nordisk shares hit a fresh record high, jumping 17% after unveiling positive results from its weight loss treatment Wegovy, cementing the Danish heavyweight as Europe's second largest company by market cap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese exports post their biggest decline since the onset of the pandemic, plunging more than 14% in July while imports also come in much worse than expected. Wall Street snaps back with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 ending four-day losing streaks as hopes for a soft landing take hold. And the Bank of England's Chief Economist warns food price inflation will only fall as far as 10% this year, as a fresh survey shows U.K. retail sales at their lowest level in 11 months.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq turn in their worst weeks since March with tech giant Apple weighing heavily, while non-farm payrolls miss expectations with a gain of 187,000 jobs in July. Siemens Energy cuts its revenue outlook and posts a third quarter net loss of almost €3 billion, with the German group warning of further serious challenges at its wind unit Gamesa. And Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile jumps to nearly $150 billion as Warren Buffett's conglomerate posts a near 7% rise in operating earnings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amazon posts a blowout quarter, beating on both the top and bottom lines as cost cutting efforts help the company deliver its biggest earnings beat since early 2021. The shine comes out of Apple with shares dropping in extended trade as the iPhone-maker grapples with declining sales of its consumer devices. Treasury yields break higher with U.S. bonds shedding nearly all their gains for 2023, as investors brace for the latest Non-Farm Payrolls report for clues on the Fed's next move. Meanwhile, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey tells CNBC the fight against inflation is far from over - and that the central bank will make its decisions as the data comes in. And finally, crude prices are on track for their 6th straight week of gains for the first time in more than a year, as Saudi Arabia extends output cuts into September.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. stocks hit sell-off mode - with the Nasdaq registering its worst day since February as investors digest the Fitch downgrade. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon tells CNBC the decision was "ridiculous".The Bank of England prepares to deliver its fourteenth straight rate hike today as inflation pressures appear to ease, but speculation ramps up over how big the increase will be.Societe Generale beats on the bottom line in the second quarter and confirms its full year outlook, adding to a run of strong results from Europe's banks. Qualcomm shares sink in extended trade after the chipmaker posts a miss on revenue and issues softer guidance, as attention turns to Apple later today - with numbers out after the bell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fitch strips the U.S. of its top-tier credit rating - citing fiscal deterioration and political deadlock as the surprise decision draws the ire of Washington. Markets digest the downgrade - with Asian equities sinking deeper into the red. Siemens Healthineers confirms its full year top line outlook despite diagnostics revenue taking a hit in the third quarter. And a grand jury indicts former U.S. President Donald Trump on four counts over alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China's manufacturing sector contracts for the fourth straight month, but equity markets move higher as the country's State Council unveils measures to boost consumption. This prompts broader Asian stocks to extend last week's gains with the Nikkei hitting a 4-week high and tech stocks leading the way on Hong Kong’s Hang Seng. U.S. equity markets close out a milestone week as bumper earnings push the benchmark indices to 15-month highs, while core PCE data shows inflation at its lowest level in almost 2 years. Meanwhile, crude is on pace for its best monthly performance in 18 months, as expectations rise that Saudi Arabia will extend its voluntary production cuts for another month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Japan’s corporate bond yield surges to its highest level in almost a decade with the yen and Nikkei whipsawing. The BoJ has promised greater flexibility in its yield curve policy. Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered hikes its dividend and announces a $1bn buyback as H1 net profit surges 20% on higher rates. The ECB raises rates for the ninth consecutive time. President Christine Lagarde, like U.S. Federal reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, says she is open to another increase. In tech news, Intel shares are up 8 per cent after a Q2 beat on the top and bottom line. And the CEO of bespoke UK bank Coutts has been forced to resign following the Nigel Farage de-banking scandal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Fed hikes interest rates to their highest level in 22 years. Chairman Jerome Powell says he will remain open to a further hike or a pause in August. Investors now await the ECB’s rates decision which is expected to be another hike of 25bps as euro zone inflation remains stubbornly above 5 per cent. Airbus beats Q2 profit targets and confirms FY guidance. CEO Guillaume Faury tells CNBC that supply chain bottlenecks do still remain a ‘complex environment’. Social media giant Meta beats on the top and bottom line driven by a recovery in digital advertising. French bank BNP Paribas sees Q2 net income surge by 16 per cent. CFO Lars Machenil tells this channel that price pressures are slowly easing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a slew of European earnings with Deutsche Bank and Unicredit dominating as investors anticipate another bumper quarter from the banking sector. Spanish giant Santander confirms its full-year outlook after a 15 per cent jump in H1 net interest income. In the U.S., tech earnings were front and centre. Google parent company Alphabet shares were up in after-hours trading as the company’s cloud unit drove profits. Microsoft, however, falls into the red. In luxury news, LVMH paints a mixed picture with Asian sales on the up but U.S. sales declining as Americans choose to travel in Europe. And NatWest CEO Dame Alison Rose has been ousted as CEO after she admitted “a serious error of judgement” in leaking confidential news to the BBC about the closure of Brexiteer Nigel Farage’s account with wealth manager Coutts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dow enjoys an eleventh day in the green posting its highest close since February last year. Chinese and Hong Kong markets are up on the promise of more economic stimulus from Beijing. Adidas has improved its full-year loss guidance after unexpectedly strong sales of Yeezy trainers despite the abandoned collaboration with U.S. rapper Kanye West. Weak demand for its weed killer forces Bayer to cut its full-year outlook for a second time while software giant Logitech hikes its sales guidance despite a 16 per cent decline in Q2 revenues. And we speak to Hinduja Group chairman Gopichand Hinduja who says UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken the correct steps to prevent the country from sliding into a recession.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are live in Madrid where yesterday’s general election results in no outright winner, which could now mean months of coalition talks. Partido Popular leader Alberto Feijoo has stressed the need to avoid a prolonged period of uncertainty. The Dow closes last week in the green – only just – for the 10th consecutive day which in turn is the index’s longest rally since 2017. Markets are now eyeing key meetings from the ECB and the Fed later this week. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has called for greater oil output to curb recent price hikes. She tells CNBC recent markets have been ‘emotional’. And in Greece, wildfires on Rhodes have triggered the largest mass evacuation in the country’s history.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dow records its longest winning streak since 2017 but the Nasdaq slumps to its worst day in 4 months. German software giant SAP misses Q2 expectations and slashes revenue guidance for its cloud unit but CEO Christian Klein tells CNBC that cloud remains its key growth driver despite waning demand. Indian IT firm, Infosys, sees shares tumble after it cuts its outlook in half due to inflation pressures and a pullback in discretionary spending. The Conservatives win a by-election in Boris Johnson’s former constituency but lose a seat to Labour in what was the largest swing for the party since 1997. And we are live in Madrid where Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s snap election gamble comes to a head this Sunday.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tesla shares dive in extended trade after price war pressures hit Q2 margins. However, CEO Elon Musk shrugs off recession fears to forecast stellar growth for the EV maker. Netflix sees subscriptions beat estimates in Q2 following a crackdown on password-sharing. However, a miss on guidance sends shares lower in after-hours trade. Goldman Sachs endures a bruising Q2 posting its lowest quarterly profit in 3 years as deal-making slumps.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Higher net interest in the U.S. helps Bank of America and Morgan Stanley to record bumper quarterly profits. BofA CEO Brian Moynihan tells our colleagues Stateside that a soft landing is now very much a possibility. The strong bank earnings on Wall Street see the Dow posting its longest winning streak in more than two years. Microsoft reveals pricing for its new A.I. subscription sending shares rocketing to a new all-time high. The firm’s Activision Blizzard deal extension talks now go down to the wire. The UK could see further hot inflation data coming through later on, as continuing price pressures mean the Bank of England is likely to maintain tightening.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wall Street’s top banks slash FY Chinese GDP with both Hong Kong and mainland shares underperforming and the property sector shedding value. U.S. equities are in the green at the start of a busy week of earnings, with major banks’ earnings in the spotlight. Microsoft’s deal for Activision Blizzard is closer to completion after Berkshire Hathaway reveals it has offloaded 70 per cent of its stock in the game maker. Russia crashes the Ukraine grain deal blaming the West for not upholding its side of the bargain. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy slams the move, saying extortion will not be tolerated. And in retail news, the board of beleaguered French supermarket Casino approves rescue talks with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chinese economy continues to stutter, only growing by 0.8 per cent in Q2, raising expectations of vital stimulus efforts from Beijing. Asian equities respond in kind slipping on the news, however Wall Street and European markets enjoy their best week since March. Microsoft and Sony agree to a 10-year deal to keep the best-selling ‘Call of Duty’ game on the PlayStation console. The move brings Microsoft a step closer to sealing the Activision Blizzard deal. And U.S. banks kick off earnings season posting bumper profits via rising net interest rises. Citi CFO Mark Mason tells CNBC it is still too early to rule out a recession.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wall Street posts its fourth-straight day in the green while Asian equities are on track for the best week of the year after U.S. producer prices come in muted for June. However, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly tells CNBC the fight against inflation is not over yet. Earnings season is set to kick off in the U.S. with the larger banks are braced for a surge in loan losses as high rates affect borrowers. In crypto news, a U.S. judge rules that a Ripple token does not represent a security which offers a potential supervisory escape route for other altcoins. The FTC’s Chair Lina Khan is grilled on Capitol Hill as the regulatory body fails in another attempt to block Microsoft’s $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq close Wednesday’s session at a 15-month high after U.S. inflation drops to its lowest level in two years. Chinese exports suffer their worst decline since February 2020. We are live in Vilnius where following a difficult and testy NATO summit, G-7 countries provide Ukraine with long-term security guarantees but President Volodomyr Zelenskyy tells CNBC that full NATO membership is his ultimate goal. German industrial giant BASF surprises by slashing FY guidance as weakening industrial demand weighs. And in tech news, the U.S. FTC appeals the court ruling which green-lit Microsoft’s $69bn of game maker Activision Blizzard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.