Global stock shares started the week on a stronger footing after U.S. markets staged a late rebound on Friday, with investors balancing fresh signs of steady inflation against renewed trade-policy uncertainty from Washington.
Futures tied to the S&P 500 advanced 0.5% and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 0.4% in early Monday trading. The upbeat tone follows a session that saw the S&P 500 climb 0.6%, the Dow add 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite gain 0.4%, trimming losses from earlier in the week.
European benchmarks moved higher, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 each up 0.2%, while London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.5%. Across Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Shanghai’s Composite both gained 0.9%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.9% and South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.3%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.7%, bucking the regional trend.
Investors are keeping a close eye on Stocks as they navigate the current market landscape.
Investors are bracing for a busy economic calendar. China is due to release key factory data on Tuesday, and the Bank of Japan’s quarterly Tankan survey is scheduled for Wednesday. In the U.S., Friday’s jobs report will be closely watched for signals on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path, even as a potential U.S. government shutdown later this week adds a layer of political risk.
Friday’s rally followed a U.S. report showing core inflation rising to 2.7% in August from 2.6% in July, in line with forecasts and keeping hopes alive that the Fed can continue its cautious rate-cut cycle. The central bank delivered its first cut of the year last week but has stressed it will move carefully to avoid reigniting price pressures.
Markets also digested fresh trade headlines after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on a range of imports—including pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks—effective October 1. Details remain sparse, however, and this has muted market reaction, although truck maker Paccar jumped more than 5% and large U.S. drugmakers posted modest gains.
In commodities, U.S. crude slipped 87 cents to $64.85 a barrel and Brent crude fell 80 cents to $68.42 amid reports that OPEC+ may raise production limits next month. The U.S. dollar eased to ¥148.50 from ¥149.51, while the euro edged up to $1.1725.
With major economic releases and policy developments on the horizon, traders are watching to see whether Wall Street can extend its rebound and whether global markets can maintain the early-week momentum.
Global Equities Firm As Investors Eye U.S. Data And Tariff Moves
Anand Rai
Global stock shares started the week on a stronger footing after U.S. markets staged a late rebound on Friday, with investors balancing fresh signs of steady inflation against renewed trade-policy uncertainty from Washington.
Futures tied to the S&P 500 advanced 0.5% and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 0.4% in early Monday trading. The upbeat tone follows a session that saw the S&P 500 climb 0.6%, the Dow add 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite gain 0.4%, trimming losses from earlier in the week.
European benchmarks moved higher, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 each up 0.2%, while London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.5%. Across Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Shanghai’s Composite both gained 0.9%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.9% and South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.3%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.7%, bucking the regional trend.
Investors are keeping a close eye on Stocks as they navigate the current market landscape.
Investors are bracing for a busy economic calendar. China is due to release key factory data on Tuesday, and the Bank of Japan’s quarterly Tankan survey is scheduled for Wednesday. In the U.S., Friday’s jobs report will be closely watched for signals on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path, even as a potential U.S. government shutdown later this week adds a layer of political risk.
Friday’s rally followed a U.S. report showing core inflation rising to 2.7% in August from 2.6% in July, in line with forecasts and keeping hopes alive that the Fed can continue its cautious rate-cut cycle. The central bank delivered its first cut of the year last week but has stressed it will move carefully to avoid reigniting price pressures.
Markets also digested fresh trade headlines after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on a range of imports—including pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks—effective October 1. Details remain sparse, however, and this has muted market reaction, although truck maker Paccar jumped more than 5% and large U.S. drugmakers posted modest gains.
In commodities, U.S. crude slipped 87 cents to $64.85 a barrel and Brent crude fell 80 cents to $68.42 amid reports that OPEC+ may raise production limits next month. The U.S. dollar eased to ¥148.50 from ¥149.51, while the euro edged up to $1.1725.
With major economic releases and policy developments on the horizon, traders are watching to see whether Wall Street can extend its rebound and whether global markets can maintain the early-week momentum.
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