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U.S. economic data stirs market volatility as PPI stagnates, UK inflation rises, and trade tensions persist amid mixed bank earnings.
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(IBB) declined, echoing broader risk-off sentiment after U.S. CPI data showed a 2.7% annual rise above the Fed’s target and amid tariff concerns raised by President Trump. IBB holdings, including Regeneron, Moderna, and Vertex, also traded lower in Tuesday’s session.
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(XLY) dropped 1.2% Tuesday as inflation and trade tensions rattled markets. June’s CPI came in above the Fed’s target, reinforcing expectations of sustained higher rates—pressuring consumer spending outlooks. Key XLY names like Home Depot, Tesla, and Lowe’s traded lower.
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(XLF) slid after Q2 earnings from major banks raised more questions than confidence. Meanwhile, CPI data came in, reinforcing Fed hawkishness, while Trump’s new EU-Mexico tariffs added to financial sector pressures.
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NVIDIA jumped after announcing it will resume H20 AI chip sales to China, following eased U.S. export restrictions. The move comes amid a broader rally in VGT holdings, including AMD, which hit a multi-month high. Meanwhile, hotter-than-expected CPI at 2.7% YoY reinforces the Fed’s hawkish stance.
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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.
