### Summary
European stock markets edged higher, supported by a drop in German producer prices and a smaller-than-expected rate cut from China. German producer prices fell significantly in July, indicating a retreat in inflationary pressures. The European Central Bank is considering a pause in its hiking cycle, which could help alleviate economic difficulties in Germany. In China, the rate cut announced by the People's Bank of China was seen as underwhelming, as analysts had expected a larger cut. The U.K. housing market also slumped, with the fastest decline in August since 2018. Oil prices rebounded, supported by the Chinese rate cut and expectations of lower output from top producers in August.
### Facts
- 📉 German producer prices dropped 1.1% in July and fell 6.0% annually, indicating a retreat in inflationary pressures.
- 🇩🇪 Economic difficulties in Germany are affecting the eurozone's growth and may lead to a recession.
- 🏦 ECB President's speech at Jackson Hole will provide clues on the central bank's next move in September.
- 🇨🇳 The People's Bank of China announced a smaller-than-expected rate cut, disappointing analysts.
- 🏘️ The U.K. housing market experienced its fastest decline in August since 2018.
- 🛢️ Oil prices rose due to the Chinese rate cut and expectations of lower output from top producers.
German producer prices fell more than expected in July, marking their first decline in over two-and-a-half years, as easing energy prices raised hopes for a further decrease in inflation in Europe's largest economy.
European stock markets rise as German producer prices drop, China's rate cut disappoints, and the UK housing market slumps; oil prices rebound on tight supplies and expectations of lower output.
CNBC's Jim Cramer believes that China's market won't collapse despite its recent economic challenges, as he trusts the country's leadership to address the issues and prevent a complete downfall.
European markets retreated on Friday as traders assessed the future of monetary policy and expressed concerns about China's real estate sector, leading to a decline in stocks across various sectors and major bourses.
The euro fell and bond and share markets bounced back as weak European data caused investors to anticipate Nvidia's results and Powell's Jackson Hole speech.
Stocks fell on Thursday as investors retreated ahead of the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium, with European stocks dropping and technology stocks giving up earlier gains, while Walt Disney shares tumbled, and Treasury yields increased on strong economic data and concerns about inflation.
Oil prices fell as U.S. labor market data indicated tight conditions, potentially leading to further interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve, overshadowing concerns of weakening demand and rising inventories.
China's attempts to stabilize its stock market through new initiatives and measures have failed as a brief rally fizzled out, reflecting concerns over the nation's economic health.
European bonds and stocks fell as inflation data suggested that inflation in the euro region may not be fully subsiding, while utilities led the decline in the Stoxx Europe 600 and the German and Spanish inflation data complicated the outlook for European policy makers.
The US dollar experienced weakness due to disappointing economic data, leading to speculation that the Federal Reserve may not need to be as aggressive in its monetary policy settings, while equities showed modest gains; Chinese PMI numbers beat estimates but concerns about the property sector lingered; USD/JPY dipped before recovering; and the DXY index stabilized after recent losses, with potential support levels identified.
German inflation fell slightly in August, but economists predict that the downward trend will continue in the coming months, with food prices showing above-average growth.
The US dollar weakened against major counterparts due to disappointing economic data, leading to a rally in gold prices and a less dovish Federal Reserve outlook, while the Australian and New Zealand Dollars performed well due to gains in Wall Street; crude oil prices also rallied despite deteriorating economic conditions in China.
Falling prices in China, driven by a weakened economy, could benefit countries with elevated inflation such as the U.S., India, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Investor morale in the euro zone fell more than expected due to Germany's economic weakness, with the situation being described as "precarious" and potentially leading to a global recession.
German exports fell slightly in July, raising concerns that the country's economy may be at risk of undoing previous gains, as global demand weakens and companies struggle with supply chain issues and eroding competitiveness.
Most Asian stocks fell on Tuesday due to concerns over slowing growth in China, a property sector meltdown, and hot inflation readings, which raised concerns over higher interest rates. Chinese stocks were the worst performers, with investors growing impatient with Beijing's slow approach to stimulus measures.
European shares fall to one-week lows due to weak China and euro zone data, as concerns over slowing global growth increase.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell after weak economic data from China, while U.S. oil prices rose and Tesla's stock gained due to increased sales in China.
Wall Street's main indexes fell in choppy trade due to rising Treasury yields and weak services activity in China, while gains in energy stocks limited losses; however, expectations of a pause in Fed monetary tightening boosted growth stocks.
U.S. stocks slipped as worrying data out of China and a spike in oil prices following the extension of Saudi Arabian production cuts weighed on the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.4% and the Nasdaq dipped 0.1%.
Asia stocks fall as weak economic data in China and Europe raise concerns over global growth, while the dollar strengthens as investors assess the outlook for U.S. interest rates.
European stocks continue to decline due to weak German data and elevated oil prices, raising concerns about stagflation in the euro area.
Stocks fell on Wall Street as concerns about inflation and weakening global demand weighed on investor sentiment, raising doubts about the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates.
Asian shares fell and the dollar's rally stalled as the greenback weakened against most major currencies; concerns over Apple's iPhone sales in China and the expansion of a ban on iPhones in sensitive departments in China to government-backed agencies and state companies also weighed on sentiment.
European stock markets edged higher as investors digested positive French industrial production data, although major cash indices are on track to register losses for the week, and the pan-European benchmark index has experienced seven consecutive days of losses. French industrial production rebounded more than expected in July, while figures for Spain showed a smaller-than-expected decline. However, German industrial production fell more than expected in July, and economic growth in the eurozone for the second quarter was just 0.1%. Concerns about the strength of the Chinese and Japanese economies have also risen. The tech sector is under pressure due to Apple's difficulties in China, and oil prices have retreated but are still on course for gains this week.
Chinese stocks have passed the worst of the selling pressure and are still attractive to investors due to their cheap valuation and potential for growth, according to CLSA. However, Beijing needs to address concerns and risks in the economy. The MSCI China Index has fallen this year, but a pause in the Federal Reserve's tightening policy is expected to reverse market pessimism.
Oil prices fell due to a stronger US dollar and concerns about Chinese economic growth, but were supported by extended supply cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Global markets ended higher as energy stocks climbed supported by Saudi Arabia and Russia's decision to extend supply cuts, while Wall Street's key indexes saw weekly declines due to investor concerns over interest rates and anticipation of upcoming U.S. inflation data. In Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 ended down, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up, and Chinese shares rose following improved data on consumer price inflation. The Eurozone's economic growth outlook has been downgraded by the European Commission, and crude oil prices fell.
European markets were stagnant as investors awaited a decision from the European Central Bank on whether to raise interest rates for the tenth consecutive meeting, while carmaker shares dropped following an investigation into electric vehicle subsidies by the European Commission and concerns over Chinese retaliation. Additionally, the oil market is keeping a close eye on the possibility of crude prices reaching $100 a barrel as Saudi Arabia and Russia plan to extend production cuts until the end of 2023.
US stocks fell on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.9%, Dow Jones down 0.5%, and Nasdaq down 1.4%, as concerns about giving up the week's gains outweighed China's improved economic performance, a historic strike by the United Auto Workers, and positive signs of resilience in the US consumer and inflation pressures that make a case for more Fed rate hikes.
US stocks slumped as reports of China's recovering economy caused concern, potentially impacting global stock exchanges, while the US auto workers' strike and oil price rallies also contributed to market fluctuations.
China's stock market has slumped due to worrying economic data including falling prices, missed expectations in retail sales and industrial production, and plunging real estate investment, leading analysts to express concerns about an impending downward spiral in the Chinese economy.
The stock market weakened slightly as investors remain uncertain ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting this week, with eyes on the tone taken by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during the post-meeting media conference.
Wall Street stocks struggled to make gains as the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy and the looming threat of a US government shutdown continued to create pressure, while oil prices rallied, raising concerns about inflation and the Fed's ability to cut rates.
Asia-Pacific markets fell ahead of China's industrial data and Australia's inflation figures, while the US experienced a sell-off after disappointing economic data, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to fall below its 200-day moving average for the first time since May. Additionally, oil prices continue to rise, putting crude on track for its best quarter in over a year, and Tesla shares dropped after reports of an EU investigation into whether the company and other European carmakers are receiving unfair subsidies for exporting from China.
The US stock markets broke a four-day losing streak with gains in energy and materials sectors, while the Asian markets saw losses with technology stocks declining and concerns about China's property market stability. European markets opened in the red, awaiting economic data and earnings reports. Crude oil and natural gas prices decreased, while gold, silver, and copper prices fell. US futures and the US dollar index were down.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell due to an increase in Treasury yields and oil prices, leading to a decline in investor sentiment on Wall Street, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index sliding 1.41% after shares of Evergrande were suspended.
U.S. stocks mostly fell as investors considered the latest inflation data from the Federal Reserve, marking the end of a turbulent month for the market.
Stocks mostly fell in the U.S. on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declining, while the Nasdaq Composite inched up; all three indexes ended the month of September in the red, with the S&P and Nasdaq experiencing their worst monthly performance since December, and the Dow having its worst showing since February.
Summary: The U.S. stock market had a bad quarter, with all indexes falling, while the World Bank lowered its growth forecast for developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific, and China's demand for commodities continues to grow despite the downgrade. Additionally, a last-minute spending bill was passed to avoid a government shutdown, and this week's focus will be on the labor market.
Stocks on Wall Street fell in early trading on Tuesday as rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve policymakers dampened investor sentiment. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was down over 1.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled about 0.9%, and the S&P 500 dropped almost 1.1%. Additionally, the number of open jobs in the US increased in August, raising questions about whether the job market is cooling fast enough to satisfy the Federal Reserve as it considers more interest rate hikes to combat inflation.
The dollar weakened and global equities dipped as investors grappled with U.S. unemployment data suggesting a tight labor market and the Federal Reserve's commitment to higher interest rates, while European stocks rebounded from losses.
