U.S. stocks turned lower and bond yields increased after inflation in June accelerated to a 400-year high driven by a surge in the cost of gasoline, housing, and food.

U.S. stocks, crude oil and bond yields fell on the worries that global economic slowdown is likely to be deeper and longer than previously anticipated.

European Markets Rebound from Morning Losses

Jul 12, 2022
Bridgette Randall
European markets closed higher after investors shifted focus to upcoming earnings with the backdrop of uncertain natural gas supply in the region. The euro maintained a downward trend and briefly traded at parity with the U.S. dollar.

Asian markets closed down on the growing worries of global economic slowdown and the surging dollar fueled the imported inflation.

PepsiCo reported June quarter sales rose 5% and net income fell 42% on rising input costs.

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PriceSmart revenues rose 15% but earnings plunged 15% after supply chain disruptions forced the retailer to discount discretionary items more than usual.

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U.S. stocks traded sideways as the dollar extended gains against the worldwide currencies. Investors are dialing down the earnings growth expectations as corporations face macroeconomic headwinds and cost pressures.



The S&P 500 index closed down 1% and the Nasdaq fell 2% as focus shifts to earnings ahead. Dollar strength adds to a growing list of worries as investors look for clues of the future path of earnings.

Asian Markets closed down but the indexes in Japan gained more than 1% after the Bank of Japan revised higher its economic assessment for seven of the nine country's regions. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party won enough seats to revise its pacifist constitution.

Stocks traded lower on Monday ahead of earnings from banks later in the week and inflation report on Wednesday. European markets dropped on the worries of natural gas supply in two weeks.

From the beginning, Elon Musk's $44 billion bid was questioned by financial community despite participation from 18 other prominent investors. The social media platform has seen a string of departures and management turmoil since Musk's involvement.

The latest job report highlighted the strength in the labor market despite signals of economic growth waning. The killing of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe sent shock waves around the world.

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U.S. non-farm payrolls rose sharply higher in June fueling the worries of a larger rate hike at the next Fed's meeting this month.

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TAG Immobilien initiated a shareholder rights plan and raise capital to finance the acquisition of ROBYG SA. Holcim agreed to acquire the leading ready concrete-mix maker in Romania.



European Markets Edge Higher In Cautious Trading

Jul 8, 2022
Bridgette Randall
European markets advanced in cautious trading after Italian production declined for the first time in four months. France's trade and current account deficit widened and Norway's trade surplus soared on a surge in energy exports.