China Home Prices Fall Again in June Despite Slower Pace of Decline 
US Inflation Expected to Ease in June, but Fed Rate Hike Risks Persist Amid Middle East Tensions 
Gold Price Holds Near Record High as Cooling U.S. Inflation Offsets Fed Caution 
Australian Business Conditions Hold Steady as Easing Cost Pressures Face New Oil Price Risks 
Asian Currencies Weaken as Stronger Dollar Weighs, Yen Supported by GPIF Repatriation Hopes 
Dollar Eases as Middle East Conflict, Fed Outlook and Japan Pension Policy Drive FX Markets 
Japanese Yen Holds Steady as Intervention Hopes Grow Ahead of U.S. CPI Data 
Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of U.S. CPI as Oil Surge, Middle East Tensions Keep Markets on Edge 
Dollar Slides as Softer US Inflation Dims Fed Rate Hike Expectations 
Asia Stocks Slip as Iran-Hormuz Tensions Lift Oil Prices, Dollar and Bond Yields 
China Trade Surplus Hits $125.6 Billion as June Exports, Imports Smash Forecasts 
Asian Stocks Rally as Cooling U.S. Inflation Boosts Fed Rate Cut Hopes 
South Korea’s KOSPI Triggers Trading Curb as AI Chip Stock Selloff Deepens 
South Korea Central Bank Set to Raise Interest Rates as Inflation Stays Elevated 
ECB's Kocher Says No Inflation Spillover Yet From Iran Conflict, Warns Risks Remain 
Gold Price Holds Near $4,000 as Middle East Tensions and Fed Rate Hike Bets Grow 
European Stocks Slip as Middle East Tensions and Hormuz Threat Rattle Markets 
Wall Street futures moved slightly higher on Monday evening after major U.S. stock indexes reached new record highs, reflecting cautious optimism among investors. S&P 500 Futures climbed 0.2% to 7,217.0 points, while Nasdaq 100 Futures also gained 0.2% to 27,487.75. Dow Jones Futures followed with a modest 0.1% increase to 49,397.0. The upward movement comes as market participants react to geopolitical developments and prepare for a critical week of corporate earnings and Federal Reserve updates.
During Monday’s regular trading session, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at all-time highs, rising 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively, driven largely by continued strength in technology stocks. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly by 0.1%. Investor sentiment remained balanced as U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a new proposal from Iran aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. The proposal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, while postponing more complex nuclear negotiations.
Oil prices stayed elevated near recent highs, contributing to ongoing inflation concerns and limiting broader market gains. The Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial factor, as restricted tanker traffic continues to influence global energy supply and investor confidence. Rising energy costs have weighed on equities in recent sessions, even as strong performance in AI-driven technology stocks provides support.
Investors are now closely watching a busy earnings calendar, with major tech companies such as Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms set to report results. Over one-third of S&P 500 companies will release earnings this week, with expectations for continued profit growth. Additionally, key reports from companies like UPS, General Motors, Coca-Cola, and JetBlue Airways are due.
Market attention is also turning to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. While interest rates are expected to remain unchanged, investors will analyze comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell for signals on future monetary policy.
