... consumption, with Chinese consumers eagerly purchasing goods produced by local companies. Trade Disputes The state of affairs in the Chinese market and the economy as a whole has been further complicated by the deterioration of relations between China and the ... ... it is anticipated that companies' performance will be significantly better than last year, which will positively affect the stock market. Advice from Experts Despite the prospects and forecasts from experts, it is important not to become complacent. ...

..., conversely, escalating trade tensions could influence global sentiment, particularly concerning companies dependent on the Chinese market. 02:01 MSK – GfK Consumer Confidence Index in the UK (July). The nighttime sentiment indicator from British households ... ... unexpected increase in the index could provide a positive surprise for markets, potentially bolstering the euro and European company stocks. 13:30 MSK – Central Bank of Russia's decision on the key interest rate. The day's main intrigue for the Russian market....

... corporate reports from the US could revive demand for dollar assets this evening. Overall, financial markets in currencies are showing selectivity: they react only to significant deviations in the rhetoric of central banks from the expected course. Stock indexes: In the morning, Asia-Pacific markets (the ASX in Australia, Chinese indexes) showed mixed dynamics – investors were digesting signals from the RBA and weak data from China (the PBoC rate released earlier remained unchanged). European indexes rose in the first half of the day, reflecting hopes for a dovish tone ...

... metals and energy, due to China’s role as a top consumer. For European and American markets, this data is also significant, as Chinese demand affects global supply chains and inflation. 3. U.S. Market Events United States Consumer Credit (September) — ... ... reflects consumer borrowing trends. Higher consumer credit can signal confidence in household spending, potentially boosting the stock market, especially consumer goods and retail sectors. However, excessive borrowing might raise concerns over financial stability,...

... 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 Caixin manufacturing PMI for July will be published early in the morning. Previous data indicated an unstable recovery in Chinese industry around the threshold of 50 points — a reading of 50 signifies stagnation. Investors and commodity markets will ...