Investors are looking for the tech sector to continue delivering blockbuster profits amidst global economic uncertainty
Japan's Nikkei 225 and Topix experienced declines due to slower private sector expansion in the country
South Korea's Kospi also dipped, with Samsung Electronics continuing to struggle due to a workers union strike
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates due to slowing inflation and a softening labor market
Toyota bought back 806.85 billion yen of its shares from major Japanese banks and insurers
US markets faced volatility, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing losses following mixed tech earnings reports
In a tumultuous global economic landscape, the stock market has been a rollercoaster ride for investors. Amidst mixed Asian shares and Wall Street's ups and downs, companies are striving to maintain growth despite the challenges. Japan's Nikkei 225 faced a one-month low, dragged down by utilities and real estate stocks, while the broader Topix fell 1.42% due to flash business activity data showing a slower pace of private sector expansion in the country. However, automaker Toyota showed signs of optimism with its decision to buy back 806.85 billion yen ($5.17 billion) of its shares from major Japanese banks and insurers, as part of their efforts to reduce cross-shareholdings and build a lean balance sheet.
South Korea's Kospi also experienced a dip, while the small-cap Kosdaq finished slightly positive. The heavyweight Samsung Electronics continued to struggle, with the company still grappling with a workers union strike that has not yet yielded results. In contrast, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 remained largely unchanged as the country saw its private sector activity expand at a slower pace in July.
The US markets also faced volatility, with the S&P 500 dipping slightly, while the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced losses. These declines followed mixed tech earnings reports, as Alphabet's profits topped estimates while Tesla announced a significant drop in profits. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates due to slowing inflation and a softening labor market.
Amidst this global economic uncertainty, investors are looking for the tech sector to continue delivering blockbuster profits after investing heavily in artificial intelligence. Despite these challenges, some companies like Toyota are taking proactive measures to maintain growth and stability in their operations.
Japan's composite purchasing managers' index for July was at 52.6, up from 49.7 in June indicating solid growth among Japanese private sector firms
Toyota announced it will buyback 806.85 billion yen ($5.17 billion) of its shares from major Japanese banks and insurers as part of ongoing efforts to reduce cross-shareholdings
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Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped to a one-month low, down 1.11% to close at 39,154.85 (article)
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 recovered from early losses, edging 0.1% higher to 39,621.28 (other article)
The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.26% from 4.24% late Friday (other article)
Treasury yields mostly rose in the bond market after President Joe Biden said he wouldn’t run for re-election, causing some delays at airports due to a global technology outage that appeared to have been largely resolved over the weekend.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.26% from 4.24% late Friday.
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Shares were mostly higher on Tuesday in Asia after U.S. stocks closed broadly higher.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 recovered from early losses, edging 0.1% higher to 39,621.28.
Chinese markets declined, with the Hang Seng in Hong Kong down 0.1% to 17,620.16 and the Shanghai Composite index shedding 0.6% to 2,946.63.
China’s central bank cut two key interest rates by 10 basis points on Monday in an attempt to ease credit and stimulate the economy.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates due to slowing inflation and a softening labor market
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Asian markets fell following mixed US tech earnings
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The author makes several appeals to authority in this article. They refer to the 'Magnificent Seven' tech companies multiple times and quote an analyst named Stephen Innes. They also quote a note from PGIM Fixed Income analysts and mention comments from James Brady at Teneo. These references do not necessarily constitute fallacies on their own, but they can create an impression of authority or expertise that may influence readers.
]The others -- Apple, Amazon, Facebook-parent Meta, Microsoft and Nvidia-- are due to report over the next few weeks.[
We expect at least one 25-basis-point cut in 2024 with mid-December appearing as the most likely meeting for that decision.
But even if the Bank of Japan raises interest rates again in its next meeting, fresh policy thinking will be needed to ameliorate the long-term factors that are helping depress the yen.
Japan's composite purchasing managers' index for July was at 52.6, up from 49.7 in June indicating solid growth among Japanese private sector firms
Toyota announced it will buyback 806.85 billion yen ($5.17 billion) of its shares from major Japanese banks and insurers as part of ongoing efforts to reduce cross-shareholdings
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Japan's factory activity contracted in July.
Japan's composite purchasing managers' index for July was at 52.6, up from 49.7 in June indicating solid growth among Japanese private sector firms.
Heavyweight Samsung Electronics plunged due to a strike from its largest workers union with no results from talks on Tuesday.
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position about the stock market and earnings reporting season. It also uses emotional manipulation by stating 'dozens of companies reported their results for the spring, with the headliners of Alphabet and Tesla coming after trading closed for the day.' This statement creates a sense of urgency and importance around these specific companies' earnings reports.
South Korea's Kospi dropped 0.6% to 2,758.71.
Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.1% to 17,320.49.
The mixed trading came as dozens of companies reported their results for the spring, with the headliners of Alphabet and Tesla coming after trading closed for the day.
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The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and dichotomous depictions, but overall the author's assertions are supported by facts and data. No fallacies were found that would significantly impact the credibility or accuracy of the article.
]The expectations that the BOJ may raise its near-zero interest rate, and that the Federal Reserve may in turn cut rates, have helped support the yen[.
]Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.1% to 17,320.49[.
]The mixed trading came as dozens of companies reported their results for the spring[.
