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Trade news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Trade published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

252 publications

  1. BusinessTradeEquitiesCreditFX

    Amazon Stock Surge Boosts Wall Street Despite Inflation Concerns

    Wall Street closed July with mixed results, as Amazon's strong earnings report pushed stocks higher despite lingering inflation concerns and rising bond yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.53% to close at 52,485.03, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,489.72, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite added 1% to 25,373.85. The gains came despite yields on 30-year and 10-year U.S. government bonds reaching their highest levels since 2007 and January 2025, respectively. Investors' doubts about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's commitment to fighting inflation also weighed on markets. Apple shares fell more than 7% after the company's earnings report, while Amazon stocks surged 15%.
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  3. BusinessBudgetTrade

    Btp and Bund Yields Rise Due to Geopolitical Tensions and ECB

    Yields on Italian and German government bonds have increased due to geopolitical tensions and the European Central Bank's (ECB) policies. Italian ten-year bonds have returned to offering 4%, a level not seen since more than two years ago, while German yields have risen to levels last seen in 2011. Despite these increases, the spread between Italian and German yields remains contained.
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  4. BusinessTrade

    India's GST Collections Surge 15.4% to Rs 2.11 Lakh Crore in July

    India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections reached Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July 2026, marking a 15.4% year-on-year increase from Rs 1.83 lakh crore in July 2025. This growth was driven by higher revenues from domestic transactions and imports. The government also processed Rs 29,968 crore in refunds, indicating a healthy pace of refunds and a robust net GST revenue.
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  5. BusinessTradeEquitiesStock Market

    Elon Musk's Wealth Plummets After SpaceX, Tesla Stock Drop

    Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has seen his fortune decrease by nearly half in six weeks, primarily due to the stock price drop of his companies SpaceX and Tesla. According to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index, Musk's net worth has fallen from $1.33 trillion to approximately $684 billion, making him no longer a trillionaire. This significant loss is attributed to heavy selling in both companies' shares following SpaceX's stock market debut last month. Despite the substantial decline, Musk remains the wealthiest individual globally.
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  7. WorldChinaTradeClimate

    China's Major Telecom Operators Halt Third-Party Mobile Card Services

    Starting August 1st, China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom have announced that mobile number cards can only be processed through official channels. All related services on third-party internet channels will be stopped, marking the end of the online agency sales model. E-commerce platforms are reminding consumers to activate their cards as soon as possible. The operators have discovered unscrupulous businesses falsely claiming authorization to sell cards and collect user personal information, posing risks of information leakage and theft.
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  8. ScienceTrade

    Japan and U.S. Coordinate Yen Intervention

    The Bank of Japan (BOJ) intervened in the foreign exchange market to prop up the yen, buying the currency for the first time in three months. The U.S. Treasury Department joined the effort, informing banks of possible yen intervention on Friday and conducting a sale of euros to buy yen through Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. This marks the first direct U.S. intervention to buy yen in coordination with Japan in more than a decade.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastChinaTrade

    Bloomberg Delays Inclusion of Indian Bonds in Global Aggregate Index

    Bloomberg has postponed its decision to include Indian government bonds in its Global Aggregate Index, citing the need for further evaluation of operational and market infrastructure components. This delay may lead to a temporary increase in sovereign bond yields, disappointing investors who anticipated increased foreign capital inflow. Despite this setback, Indian bonds remain part of other emerging market debt indexes. Market experts remain optimistic about India's long-term prospects.
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  10. BusinessTradeMarketsEquities

    U.S. Stock Market Pre-Market Buzz & Weekly Wrap-Up

    The U.S. stock market experienced intense volatility during the week ending July 31, 2026. Key tickers in focus included $MRNA, $COIN, $SYK, $AAPL, $WU, $NVO, $GDDY, $RDDT, $RBLX, $AXTI, $COHU, $NWL, $AMZN, $MPWR, $ALAB, $ETN, $DFLI, $DXCM, $MRVL, $CCJ, $FSLR, $SMCI, $TEM, $NBIX, $BBAI, and $XOM. Major winners were $MSFT and $AMZN, while $AAPL and $META came under pressure. Semiconductors ended lower, and AI-linked names experienced extreme swings.
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  11. BusinessNorth AmericaTaxTrade

    U.S. Treasury Secretary's Notepad Reveals Plan to Buy $5-10B in Japanese Yen

    A photograph taken during a U.S. cabinet meeting at Camp David revealed a note on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's notepad, stating 'To Do: Buy Japanese Yen (JPY) $5–10 bil.' This comes after Reuters reported that the Treasury had put banks on alert for a possible U.S. intervention in the market for Japan's currency. The yen strengthened following these reports.
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  18. U.S.TradeStock Market

    U.S. Stock Market Earnings Calendar

    The U.S. stock market earnings calendar for the week of August 3, 2026 includes several notable companies reporting their financial results. Key reports include Marriott International (MAR), ON Semiconductor (ON), Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), and The Walt Disney Company (DIS). Other companies reporting earnings during the week are ConocoPhillips (COP), Datadog Inc. (DDOG), Cloudflare Inc. (NET), Airbnb Inc. (ABNB), and many more.
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  19. BusinessBudgetTradeLogistics

    Ethanol Blending Prevented Petrol Price Surge in India

    The Indian government stated that without ethanol blending, petrol prices could have reached Rs 125 per litre for consumers when global crude oil prices surged recently. The petroleum ministry defended the ethanol programme, claiming it prevented a significant increase in petrol prices. The programme has faced criticism regarding its costs, food security impact, and alleged taxpayer subsidy.
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  23. BusinessTrade

    Circle K Acquires Żabka Group for PLN 32 Billion

    Canadian company Alimentation Couche-Tard, owner of Circle K, has agreed to acquire Żabka Group, Poland's largest convenience store operator, in a deal valued at PLN 32 billion (USD 8.6 billion). The acquisition includes a tender for 100% of Żabka's shares at PLN 32 per share. Żabka will continue to operate independently under its current management team. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
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  24. TechTradeSoftwareCloud

    iPad Air Expected to Get Major Redesign in 2027

    The iPad Air, which hasn't seen a design change since 2020, is rumored to receive its biggest upgrade in years in 2027. The update is expected to include a move to OLED display, powered by the M5 chip, and potentially inspired by the upcoming iPad mini 8's design. This could also mark the first time an iPad Air gains features like a vibration-based speaker system and water resistance.
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