The US economy showed stronger growth than initially thought in the first quarter, reaching an annual rate of 2.1 percent. This upward revision was largely due to a decrease in imports, which positively impacts GDP calculations. Key drivers of this expansion included investments, exports, government spending, and consumer spending, with the booming Artificial Intelligence sector…

US unemployment claims saw a sharper-than-expected drop last week, signaling continued labor market strength. Despite this positive sign, a rise in continuing claims suggests employers are cautious about hiring, potentially impacting job seekers, especially recent graduates facing competition from AI. The median unemployment duration has also lengthened, indicating a tougher job search for many.

A massive $150 billion trading surge is expected Friday as FTSE Russell’s indexes undergo their annual overhaul, now happening twice a year. This year sees SpaceX fast-tracked into the Russell 1000, while tech giants like Microsoft and Apple see shifts. AI’s influence is clear, with semiconductor firms gaining prominence. This event is a key liquidity…

South Korea will launch 24-hour trading in the won from July 6 to boost global investor access and improve market appeal. The reform is expected to enhance liquidity and efficiency but raises concerns over volatility during low-liquidity hours, even as strong equity inflows and overseas investments continue to pressure the currency.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said the latest US inflation data shows some improvement in services inflation, but underlying price pressures remain elevated. He stressed inflation is still the main concern over labour market strength. He reiterated data dependence on policy decisions, highlighting tariffs and energy costs as temporary inflation drivers.

US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its July meeting despite inflation hitting a three-year high. Markets see a possible pause now, but still price in a higher chance of a rate hike in September as core inflation remains elevated.

Micron’s record earnings and nearly $100 billion backlog underscore AI-driven transformation in memory markets. Strong HBM demand, disciplined supply, and improving profitability signal sustained growth despite potential industry and geopolitical risks.

Microsoft shares face near-term pressure from AI investment costs and Xbox price hikes, but analysts remain optimistic as Azure, Copilot, and AI leadership continue supporting the company’s long-term growth outlook.

Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a significant drop of 4% on Friday, largely due to a sharp decline in tech investor SoftBank Group, which plunged over 12% following reports of a potential delay in OpenAI’s IPO. This downturn erased previous gains, impacting other AI-related stocks. Despite the volatility, strategists anticipate a continued rally in AI and…

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