Global Stock Markets Rally

• FTSE 100 and Other European Indices Up: Europe’s stock market has shown positive movements, with most major indices like FTSE 100, DAX, and CAC 40 experiencing growth.

• MSCI Inc and Major US Stocks Gain: In the US, notable stock increases included MSCI Inc, General Motors Co, and Sysco Corp, showing a dynamic midday stock market.

• Bonds and Commodities Update: US bonds exhibited varying movements, with the US 10-YR seeing a decrease and the 30-YR seeing an increase. Commodity market updates showed positive trends in oil and natural gas.

Corporate Earnings Impress Investors

• General Motors Surpasses Expectations: General Motors reported quarterly revenue that far exceeded consensus, driving investor enthusiasm.

• Pfizer Performs Strongly: Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's stock is on the rise after beating expectations in its latest earnings report.

• Carnival Reports Record Bookings: Despite worries over profits amid the Red Sea conflict, Carnival has seen record bookings for the first half of 2024.

Economic Forecasts and Global Shifts

• UK’s Flutter Eyes New York Listing: Flutter proposes a shift from the UK to the New York stock exchange, seeking access to deeper capital markets.

• China Regulates Short Selling: Chinese regulators are taking measures to stabilize the market by curbing short selling as economic challenges persist.

• Indonesia’s Industrial Metal Miners Battle: A competitive battle emerges among miners in Indonesia due to a glut of nickel production, highlighting global resource competition.

References

1. https://www.cnbc.com/markets/
2. https://finance.yahoo.com/
3. https://www.marketwatch.com/
4. https://www.ft.com/markets