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Daily discussion thread for August 5, 2026

US ADP private employment growth slowed to 44K in July, missing expectations and easing Federal Reserve rate-hike bets. Despite strong second-quarter revenue, SpaceX shares plunged due to high market participants scrutiny.

Daily discussion thread for August 4, 2026

US equities reached new record highs following robust corporate earnings from major corporations. Meanwhile, declining JOLTS job openings signalled a cooling labour market, as investors await the upcoming non-farm payrolls data.

Daily discussion thread for August 3, 2026

Oil prices dropped sharply amid rising hopes of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between the United States and Iran. Strong July US ISM Manufacturing PMI data and diplomatic optimism provided a dual boost to global equity benchmarks, with market attention now shifting toward key upcoming economic reports and earnings releases.

Daily discussion thread for July 29, 2026

US equities dropped sharply as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady without providing clear future guidance, while escalating Middle East tensions, falling EIA crude inventories, and mixed Big Tech earnings heightened market uncertainty.

Daily discussion thread for July 28, 2026

US Consumer Confidence fell to 90.8 in July, missing market expectations. Despite weakening consumer sentiment, strong corporate earnings from Coca-Cola, Boeing, and Visa helped boost the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 1.03%.

Daily discussion thread for July 27, 2026

Oil prices dropped sharply following an easing of US–Iran tensions. However, market focus is shifting to a busy week featuring Big Tech earnings reports, central bank rate decisions, and key global economic indicators.

Daily discussion thread for July 24, 2026

Intel Corporation shares plunged despite beating quarterly estimates, as investors increasingly scrutinised heavy capital expenditures in artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, US equity markets closed mixed, UK retail sales surged past expectations, and Japanese inflation accelerated.

Daily discussion thread for July 23, 2026

The Trump administration has announced new 10% and 12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, alleging forced-labour violations. This decision has reignited inflation fears, pushed US Treasury yields higher, and dragged major equity benchmarks downward.

Daily discussion thread for July 22, 2026

Rising US-Iran conflict in the Middle East has pushed oil prices up by over 25% in July. Meanwhile, Alphabet and Tesla second-quarter earnings delivered mixed performance, and Japan’s trade deficit expanded significantly due to a surge in energy imports.

Daily discussion thread for July 21, 2026

Strong quarterly earnings led by the financial and industrial sectors pushed US equities higher. However, rising oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions elevated Treasury yields amidst heightened concerns over a potential rate hike by the Federal Reserve.