Global Markets React to Dovish Fed Signals, J&J Hits $500B Valuation

Corporate News - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) achieved a market value of $500 billion, extending a 13-day winning streak attributed to confidence in its new drug pipeline and strategic acquisitions [3][10] - Omnicom (OMC) is set to increase its quarterly dividend to $0.80 per share, indicating positive corporate performance [6] Economic Indicators - New Zealand's ANZ Business Confidence index rose significantly to 67.1 from 58.1, suggesting an improved economic outlook [4][10] - The European Central Bank (ECB) warned that tariff uncertainty poses a growing threat to Eurozone financial stability, highlighting potential economic challenges [5][10] - Australia successfully issued A$100 million of 2032 inflation-linked bonds at a yield of 1.8794%, with a strong demand reflected in a 4.65x bid-to-cover ratio [10]