U.S. Treasury Yields Fall as Investors Await Fresh Economic Data
Investors are closely watching the latest economic data as U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday, signaling potential clues about the state of the U.S. economy ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting. At 4:31 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was down over four basis points to 3.7540%, while the 2-year Treasury yield was trading more than four basis points lower at 4.6852%.
Europe Stocks Open Mixed
European stocks kicked off the trading day with a mixed performance. The Stoxx 600 index remained flat at 8:28 a.m., while the FTSE 100 in the UK was up 0.08%. France’s CAC 40 traded flat, and Germany’s DAX was lower by 0.13%. The market is still reeling from uncertainties surrounding economic recovery and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Adani Shares Inch Up After Chairman Re-Affirms Company Disclosure Standards
Adani Group’s chairman, Gautam Adani, re-affirmed the company’s disclosures during the annual general meeting, stating that no regulatory breach was found and that the Hindenburg report carried misinformation. Adani addressed the shareholders, calling the report a combination of targeted misinformation and discredited allegations. Following the chairman’s statements, shares of Adani Enterprise inched up by 0.56%, while Adani Transmission and Adani Green also experienced minor gains.
RBA Holds Rates Steady Amid Concerns of Declining Inflation and Output Growth
The Reserve Bank of Australia considered whether to hold rates steady or raise them by 25 basis points during its July meeting, according to meeting minutes. Ultimately, the central bank decided to leave rates unchanged, as monetary policy was already deemed “clearly restrictive.” The RBA also acknowledged declining inflation and rising mortgage interest payments, which factored into the decision to hold rates steady.
Hang Seng Tumbles Over 2% as Property and Tech Stocks Lead Losses
The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong experienced a significant decline, falling more than 2%. This drop was led by losses in real estate and technology stocks. Real estate developer Longfor Group suffered the largest loss on the index, with its shares sliding over 9%. Country Garden Holdings also fell by 6.67%. In the tech sector, JD Health International and Alibaba Health Information Technology were the biggest losers, falling more than 5% and 4.2%, respectively.
China’s Evergrande Reports Steep Losses and Rising Liabilities
Chinese property developer China Evergrande Group posted substantial losses for 2021 and 2022 in its long-awaited financial results. The company reported a total net loss of 686.2 billion yuan ($95.68 billion) for 2021 and an additional loss of 125.8 billion yuan in 2022. The majority of these losses for 2022 were attributed to factors such as the return of lands and impairment losses on financial assets. Evergrande’s total liabilities rose to 2.35 trillion yuan in 2021, a 23% increase compared to 2020, while its total assets declined by 20% over two years.
Retail Sales Data for June to Provide Insights into Consumer Health
Traders are eagerly awaiting June’s retail sales data, set to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Economists predict an increase of 0.5%, up from May’s gain of 0.3%. This data arrives at a pivotal time as recent consumer and producer price index releases showed that inflation grew at a slower pace than expected. Analysts will be observing the report closely to gauge whether retail sales come in too hot, potentially indicating higher inflation and increased consumer spending.
FB Financial Shares Rise 14% on Strong Earnings
FB Financial, the parent company of FirstBank, reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings, leading to a 14% increase in its share price during extended trading. The company posted earnings of 77 cents per share, surpassing consensus expectations of 65 cents per share. FB Financial also saw growth in deposits, with $10.87 billion in deposits at the end of the quarter.
Berkshire Hathaway Slashes Activision Blizzard Stake
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold a significant portion of its stake in video game publisher Activision Blizzard, causing the stock to decline approximately 0.5% in extended trading. According to securities filings, Berkshire Hathaway now holds a 1.9% stake in the company, down from a 6.3% stake as of the end of March. This news comes as Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard nears completion after the Federal Trade Commission’s failed attempt to block the $68.7 billion deal.
Stock Futures Open with Little Change
Stock futures opened on Monday evening with minimal movement. Traders are cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainties, including concerns about inflation and the global recovery from the pandemic. Market participants are closely monitoring upcoming economic data releases and central bank decisions for further indications of market direction.
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