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Tuesday, July 2

The overall market is currently experiencing high macro volatility.

Some of the largest moves in the market today include: S&P 500 Index (US) has experienced a move of -0.4%. DAX 30 Index (Germany) has experienced a move of -1.4%. IBEX 35 Index (Spain) has experienced a move of -1.8%.

The annual inflation rate in the Euro Area eased to 2.5% in June, while unemployment remained at a record low of 6.4%, with Italy's jobless rate steady at 6.8%.

Recent market movements are influenced by several key events including ECB President Christine Lagarde and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell discussing policy outlooks on July 2 amid ongoing inflation concerns.

Economic indicators such as JOLTS job openings data have impacted currency valuations like USD/JPY and EUR/USD, while geopolitical tensions between China-Japan trade relations aim to stabilize supply chains amidst uncertainties.

In Europe, political issues in France along with upcoming ECB decisions based on new inflation data are pressuring stocks; tech shares also remain volatile ahead of a crucial US jobs report due later this week which is expected to significantly influence trading sentiment globally.

SPY [-0.4%]
Significant movements in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust were driven by key holdings like NVIDIA Corp, Microsoft, Apple, Tesla, and Meta. NVIDIA's stock surge linked to artificial intelligence excitement raised concerns about overvaluation amid potential antitrust issues. Market breadth weakness was observed despite a slight positive trend in the S&P 500 index on July 2nd ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Powell's speech and JOLTs Job Openings data release.

XLE [+0.8%]
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) experienced positive movements driven by strong performances from top holdings like XOM, CVX, and SLB. This coincided with bullish momentum fueled by factors such as OPEC's output cuts extension and central banks easing policies. The breakout above $80 resistance level was supported by upcoming catalysts including US job data releases and Fed Chair Powell speaking engagements.

NVO |-2.9%|-13.9B
President Biden's comments on Novo Nordisk to reduce prices of Ozempic and Wegovy drugs have negatively impacted the company's stock. This pressure from political figures has raised concerns over drug pricing, affecting investor sentiment towards Novo Nordisk and its competitor Eli Lilly. Additionally, heavy promotion of weight-loss drug Wegovy through TV commercials may be influencing market perception.

PARA | +3.7% | +262.7M
Barry Diller's exploration of a bid to take control of Paramount Global has significantly influenced the company, with potential acquisition by IAC introducing growth prospects. Social media reports align with news wire information about this development. Talks for a streaming merger suggest strategic moves that could impact future growth and market positioning within the industry.

TSLA |-1.6% | -10.8B
Tesla Inc is facing scrutiny over delayed Cybertruck deliveries amidst high demand and conflicting production timelines. Analysts predict lower Q2 delivery numbers, especially in China. The appointment of a new head of production at Giga Berlin follows global leadership reorganization efforts within the company. Expectations for decreased deliveries have led to varied sentiments among fund managers towards Tesla stock performance amid market speculations and fluctuations globally, potentially impacting share prices negatively soon.

NVDA |-0.9%|-26.8B
NVIDIA Corp's stock faced potential antitrust challenges in France amid a surge in the market driven by excitement around artificial intelligence. Concerns about overvaluation exist, with analysts offering varying outlooks on how long this trend may continue. The company's future trajectory could be impacted by looming antitrust charges from French regulators and discussions surrounding its undervalued forward price-to-earnings ratio, as highlighted by Morgan Stanley raising their target price based on positive growth outlooks for NVIDIA.

ARDX |-21.3%|-296.7M
Ardelyx Inc's stock experienced a significant drop. The company decided not to seek Xphozah inclusion in CMS' ESRD PPS, citing potential restrictions on patient access and shared decision-making with healthcare professionals due to the policy implementation approach announced on June 27, 2024. This strategic move could impact Ardelyx's market position and revenue outlook negatively.

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