... several major publicly traded companies in the U.S., Europe, and Asia will be releasing their quarterly earnings reports, providing insights into the corporate sector's health across various industries. Such a wealth of information could set the tone for stock markets and investor sentiment. Asian Session: PMI in China Sets the Morning Tone The Asian morning of August 1 begins with the release of manufacturing activity indexes. **China** traditionally influences the overall sentiment: the Caixin manufacturing ...

... According to Riot’s CEO Jason Les, the decision to sell the April haul was driven by the need to finance current business growth and operational expenses. Selling part of the accumulated BTC allows Riot to cover costs without resorting to additional stock issuance, thus avoiding dilution of current shareholders' stakes. In effect, the proceeds of $38.8 million are directed toward sustaining operations and scaling activities, which spares the company from raising capital through the issuance of new ...

... wage growth and unemployment, which could shape the Bank of England’s policy direction. In Europe, Germany and the Eurozone’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index will provide a gauge of business and investor confidence, impacting the euro and European stocks. The U.S. will release its Small Business Optimism Index and Redbook Retail Sales, critical indicators of consumer sentiment and spending patterns. Emerging market updates from Brazil and India on retail and industrial output will also be in focus,...

... components of the index are: The index includes indicators that measure various aspects of economic activity, such as: Average hours worked per week in manufacturing. New jobless claims. Manufacturing orders for new goods. Building permits. Changes in stock prices. Consumer sentiment. New credit and money supply levels. These indicators vary by country, but the purpose of the index remains the same: to assess the future state of the economy. Why is the LEI important? Predicting recessions and economic ...

... could ease concerns and support equity growth. United Kingdom Retail Sales (October) — Published at 07:00 GMT Retail sales data reflects consumer spending trends, a key driver of economic growth. A strong reading supports the pound and retail-focused stocks, while a weak result may raise concerns about consumer sentiment and the broader economy. 2. Asian Market Events China New Home Prices (October) — Published at 01:30 GMT The housing market is a significant part of China’s economy, and new home ...