Japan Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in June as Orders Surge Despite Iran War Cost Pressures 
New Zealand Fast-Tracks Gold Mining as Industry Revival Gains Momentum 
Canada Imposes 10% Tariff on Canned Vegetable Imports to Protect Domestic Industry 
US Stock Futures Slip After Wall Street Rally Fueled by US-Iran Deal and Chipmaker Surge 
China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Unchanged for 13th Straight Month as Policymakers Prioritize Credit Demand Recovery 
Yen Near 40-Year Low as USD/JPY Approaches Key 162 Level, Raising Intervention Concerns 
Trump Says No Hormuz Strait Tolls During 60-Day Iran Ceasefire 
France Faces Long Road to Economic Rebalancing as Weak Demand and High Rates Weigh, Says Citi 
The S&P 500 achieved a two-week winning streak despite a 0.3% decline on Friday, retreating from a fresh intraday record high of 6,128.18. The NASDAQ Composite dropped 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 140 points, or 0.3%. Positive corporate earnings and economic data continued to drive momentum as all three major indexes posted their second consecutive weekly gain.
Verizon Communications saw a nearly 1% rise in stock after reporting its strongest quarterly wireless subscriber growth in five years. American Express dropped 1.4% despite a 12% jump in Q4 profits fueled by holiday spending. Boeing slid 1.4% after projecting a $4 billion loss due to a strike, government project charges, and job cut expenses. Texas Instruments tumbled 7.5% on lower-than-expected profit forecasts, citing inventory challenges in key markets.
Twilio’s stock soared 20% following positive earnings guidance through 2027. Meta Platforms hit a record high, fueled by plans to invest $60–$65 billion in AI infrastructure. Intuitive Machines gained a $2.5 million NASA contract for lunar logistics solutions.
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 71.1 in January, down from 74.0 in December, ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Analysts widely expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady, dismissing inflationary pressures tied to tariffs as temporary. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 basis points, marking its third hike since scaling back ultra-loose policies.
This mix of earnings, economic data, and global policy developments highlights ongoing market dynamics, keeping investors focused on corporate performance and central bank decisions.
