Japan Executives Warn Weak Yen and Currency Volatility Threaten Economy 
Australian Shares Fall as Westpac Slides, Miners Gain Ahead of RBA Decision 
Asian Stocks Rise as Weak US Jobs Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Fears 
S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise as Iran Risks and CPI Loom 
Asian Stocks Mixed as Chip Selloff Hits KOSPI, Nikkei Ahead of US Jobs Data 
China Trade Surplus Beats Forecasts in July as Exports Stay Strong 
US Dollar Falls as Weak July Jobs Report Dents Fed Rate Hike Bets 
Goldman Sachs Sees US Stock Buybacks Outpacing Equity Issuance as AI Funding Rises 
Japan Posts First Current Account Deficit in 17 Months as Dividend Payments Surge 
US Job Growth Seen Picking Up in July 
Gold Prices Surge 7% as Dollar Falls, Fed Rate Hike Bets Ease 
China Exports Beat July Forecasts as AI Demand Fuels High-Tech Trade 
US Stock Futures Flat as Iran Strait of Hormuz Demands Fuel Oil Concerns 
South Korean Won Leads Asian FX Losses as Dollar Rises 
BOJ Signals Faster Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Raise September Move Odds 
Iran-Oman Near Strait of Hormuz Deal as Shipping Tensions Persist 
U.S. stock markets closed mostly higher on Monday, recovering from a sharp sell-off in the previous session as investors welcomed a rebound in semiconductor stocks and signs of easing tensions between Iran and Israel.
The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to finish at 7,404.73, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9% to close at 25,929.66. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.2% to 50,785.52. The market recovery followed Friday’s steep decline, when the S&P 500 suffered its worst performance of the year and the Nasdaq recorded its biggest daily loss in more than twelve months.
Investors had reacted negatively to a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, which reduced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Higher Treasury yields put pressure on growth and technology stocks, contributing to the broad market decline. However, analysts believe the recent pullback represents a healthy correction rather than the start of a prolonged downturn.
Market attention is now shifting to key U.S. inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) reports are scheduled for release this week and could influence future Federal Reserve policy decisions. Economists expect rising energy costs, driven by elevated oil prices, to play a major role in inflation trends.
Geopolitical developments also remained in focus. Over the weekend, Iran and Israel exchanged military strikes, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict. However, both countries later indicated that military operations had been suspended for the time being. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged both sides to pursue an immediate ceasefire, helping calm investor fears.
Oil prices initially surged amid concerns over supply disruptions linked to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude briefly climbed above $98 per barrel before easing to around $94.40 after announcements from both governments signaled a pause in hostilities.
Technology shares led Monday’s gains. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.6%, with Intel, Micron, and KLA posting strong advances. Marvell Technology surged 9.6% after confirmation that it will join the S&P 500 index. Eli Lilly gained 1.5% following positive clinical trial results, while Apple slipped 1.9% after investors reacted cautiously to announcements made during its Worldwide Developers Conference.
Despite ongoing concerns about inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical risks, investors remain optimistic that strong corporate earnings and resilient economic growth will continue supporting U.S. stock market performance in 2026.
