The latest U.S. labor market data pointed to a clearer slowdown in hiring.

Tesla reported 480,126 vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, comfortably exceeding market expectations of around 397,000.

Artificial intelligence investment has evolved into a dominant macroeconomic theme. Global technology giants are deploying immense capital into data centers, semiconductor procurement, cloud capacity, power infrastructure, and advanced computing networks. This trend has transcended the technology sector, transforming into a comprehensive, multi-industry capital expenditure cycle.

Markets are questioning how far the Federal Reserve is willing to go after its latest shift in communication.

Micron’s strong earnings provided a timely reminder that the artificial intelligence boom is still being driven by real demand rather than speculation.

The Bank of Japan may be moving toward a more active rate-hiking cycle after board member Naoki Tamura suggested that interest rates could rise every few months if inflation pressures continue to build. His comments add to signs that the central bank is becoming more confident in moving away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy.

Global markets are gradually shifting their attention away from geopolitical developments and back toward central banks, inflation, and interest rate expectations.

An interim agreement between the United States and Iran has delivered immediate breathing room to global energy markets, sending Brent crude prices sharply lower.