Global Markets React to Defense Deals, Pharma Breakthroughs, and Economic Indicators

Key TakeawaysGeneral Dynamics (GD) has secured a substantial €3.5 billion contract from the German Bundeswehr for 274 next-generation reconnaissance vehicles, part of a larger €7 billion German defense procurement initiative.AbbVie's (ABBV) Rinvoq demonstrated superior efficacy over Humira in a head-to-head Phase 3b/4 study for rheumatoid arthritis, with 43.3% of Rinvoq patients achieving low disease activity compared to 22.4% on Humira.Canadian business confidence remains weak, primarily due to persistent ...