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(XLY) rose 0.5% Wednesday, buoyed by a new U.S.-Japan trade agreement cutting tariffs and unlocking \$550B in Japanese investment. Top ETF contributors included GM, Amazon, Tesla, Nike, and Home Depot, with GM exceeding revenue estimates despite YoY earnings decline.
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(VGT) climbed 0.6% today, lifted by strong earnings from TE Connectivity and AI-driven optimism at Salesforce. NVIDIA and AMD also contributed to VGT’s advance, while the broader market gained on renewed global sentiment.
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U.S.-Japan trade deal boosts equities and investment, while EU negotiations raise tariff concerns ahead of ECB meeting.
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XLF is up 0.53%, buoyed by a declining U.S. dollar and easing yields. Gains from JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citigroup reflect improving sentiment, though trade tensions and anticipation of Fed Chair Powell’s comments continue to shape volatility in the sector.
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(VGT) is down 0.8% amid renewed tariff threats from President Trump targeting European goods. A sharp slowdown in U.S. manufacturing has added to concerns, weighing on top tech names like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Broadcom.
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Despite expectations of a Q2 earnings drop, Tesla optimism especially around its upcoming robotaxi helped lift (XLY) by 1% today. The GENIUS Act’s stablecoin standards also supported sentiment, while strong results from names like D.R. Horton and Home Depot buoyed the sector.
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UK public sector borrowing hits ÂŁ20.7 billion amid rising debt costs, while US-EU trade tensions escalate ahead of tariff deadline and Fed Chair Powell's speech raises concerns over central bank independence.
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Global markets face uncertainty as U.S.-EU trade tensions escalate with looming tariff deadlines, while Canada's industrial prices rise and Japan navigates political shifts amid export scrutiny.
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US jobless claims hit three-month low and retail sales rise, while political tensions impact markets; Europe sees stable CPI but UK unemployment rises.
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(VGT) gained 1.1% after U.S. retail sales and the Philly Fed Index beat expectations—pointing to resilient consumer demand and manufacturing strength. Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Broadcom led the gains, while Oracle surged on bullish analyst upgrades, reinforcing confidence in the tech sector’s momentum.
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(XLF) rose nearly 1% following stronger-than-expected June retail sales and Trump’s reassurance on Fed leadership. Gains from JPMorgan, BlackRock, Citigroup, and Blackstone highlight renewed investor confidence amid economic resilience and AI-driven strategy shifts.
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The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) rose 0.4% after June retail sales beat expectations with a 0.6% increase. Strong consumer spending boosted holdings like Amazon, Home Depot, Nike, Lowe’s, and Booking, while Trump’s Powell comments eased rate uncertainty.
