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U.S. Inflation Pressures Rise Amid Tariff Concerns and Mixed Market Sentiment Ahead of Major Bank Earnings Reports.
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XLF gained since Friday, positioning itself at the front of earnings season as major financials gear up to report. JPMorgan, Visa, Mastercard, and Wells Fargo contributed to the ETF’s rise amid renewed tariff tensions.
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(IBB) rose, buoyed by Gilead’s +2.1% jump after FDA approval of the first twice-yearly HIV prevention drug. Other IBB gainers include Regeneron, Vertex, and Sarepta, as markets absorb tariff risks and surging silver prices.
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Autodesk shares surged over 5% after dropping its PTC acquisition to focus on organic growth and AI strategy. Meanwhile, Palantir extended its rally on strong federal contracts, while Salesforce struggles with YTD declines despite pricing moves and revenue gains.
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(XLE) fell 1.18% amid escalating trade tensions following President Trump's announcement of a 30% tariff on EU and Mexican imports. Crude oil prices declined over 2%, with WTI slipping to $68.78, dragging down major holdings like ExxonMobil and Chevron.
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Escalating U.S. tariffs on EU and Mexico spark market volatility as investors brace for rising inflation pressures ahead of key economic data releases.
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(VGT) is down since Thursday, pressured by Trump’s 35% tariff on Canadian imports and broader market weakness. Despite Bitcoin hitting an all-time high, key VGT holdings — including Apple, Adobe, Salesforce, Accenture, and ServiceNow — all declined.
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Escalating trade tensions and new tariffs spark investor risk aversion, causing declines in major U.S. equity indices while Canada's labor market shows unexpected strength amidst tariff concerns.
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Escalating trade tensions and mixed U.S. jobless claims signal increased market volatility amid economic uncertainty in both the U.S. and Europe.
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Within the fund, Bank of America dipped ahead of its Q2 earnings, while MetLife and Progressive Corp saw analyst adjustments. Meanwhile, Futu Holdings surged 9.1% on optimism around crypto adoption and rising earnings estimates, with Morgan Stanley lifting its price target.
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(VGT) climbed 0.8% following Fed minutes indicating likely rate cuts this year, boosting sentiment for tech stocks. Key holdings like NVIDIA, Microsoft, and AMD advanced, with AMD rallying ahead of its August 5 earnings.
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(XLY) is up, buoyed by strength in tech and communications, and optimism over Fed minutes pointing to possible rate cuts this year. U.S. mortgage applications surged 9.4%, lifting homebuilders like D.R. Horton and Lennar.
