Additionally, middle-market debt issuance fell 16% to $11.6 billion amid persistent high interest rates. Economists say that unless rates ease significantly or growth picks up, smaller corporate borrowers could face more repayment pressures in the coming quarters.

US corporate defaults on private debt climb to 5.5% in Q2, Fitch report says

The tariffs, effective August 1, include a 10% minimum global rate and higher tariffs for surplus countries. Gold’s appeal as a safe haven persists due to ongoing trade war fears, while a strong dollar and delayed Fed rate cuts pose challenges.

Gold gains slightly as Trump’s tariff rollout keeps markets cautious

With US CPI expected to show an uptick in June, investors are weighing the Fed next move, while higher yields and a stronger dollar pose near term risks to further gold gains. Silver also surged, supported by industrial demand and tight supply.

Gold gains as trade tensions and US inflation data keep investors on edge

Gold and silver rally on trade tension; silver hits $38.89, highest since 2011, with platinum and palladium also gaining on safe haven demand. As gold climbs on tariff tensions, all eyes turn to upcoming US inflation data and Fed rate decisions that could shape the metals outlook.

Gold hits 3-week high on safe-haven demand; silver at 13-year peak

Business & Economy: Investor optimism surged as tech stocks rallied, contributing to a broad market recovery and boosting confidence in the resilience of the technology sector.

Wall Street Weekly: Nasdaq powers US market rebound as tech stocks gain on the last trading day

Against this backdrop, MSCI’s index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rises 0.75% ahead of Monday’s European session.

Asian stocks start defensively | US Crude climbs 9 cents to $42.43 | WION

The U.S. economy gained a whopping 4.8 million jobs in the month of June, bringing the unemployment rate to 11.1 percent

U.S economy gains 4.8 million jobs in June

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