France’s economy will continue to expand in the fourth quarter despite heightened political and budget uncertainty continuing to weigh on businesses, the central bank said https://t.co/qA2yqsgvAv ...

Spain’s economy is likely to maintain the rapid expansion that’s made it Europe’s standout performer, according to central-bank Governor Jose Luis Escriva https://t.co/YbmqCi6dS5 ...

Saudi Arabia’s economy expanded at the fastest pace since early 2023 in the third quarter, helped by rising oil production and big state investments in non-sectors sectors https://t.co/EVJmSA7Wmi ...

Group 1: Market Overview - US stock futures are rebounding as traders increase interest rate bets following comments from Fed Chair Powell, alongside a strong start to the corporate earnings season [1][4] - Gold prices have reached a new record of $4,200 per ounce, driven by geopolitical tensions and strong demand [2][21] - The Dow is expected to open about half a percent higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.75% and NASDAQ leading gains [5][4] Group 2: Bank Earnings - Morgan Stanley reported a 35% increase in trading revenue and a 44% boost in investment banking fees, while Bank of America saw a 43% increase in investment banking fees to $2 billion [2][7][9] - Bank of America also reported an 8% rise in client trading to $5.3 billion, indicating strong investor activity [8] - Both banks' strong earnings are attributed to a resurgence in deal-making and a record high rally in equity markets [11][34] Group 3: ASML Earnings - ASML reported strong demand driven by AI infrastructure spending, with bookings of approximately $6.3 billion for the quarter [3][14] - The company faces risks related to US export restrictions on chip sales to China, but it remains optimistic about future sales [3][15] - ASML's stock price increased over 4% in pre-market trading, reflecting positive market sentiment [13] Group 4: Trade Tensions - President Trump has threatened to end cooking oil purchases from China amid escalating trade tensions, which could impact US soybean exports [17][18] - China has not purchased any American soybeans recently, a significant drop from $12.8 billion worth last year [18][19] - The ongoing trade spat raises questions about the future of US-China trade talks and potential meetings between leaders [20] Group 5: Precious Metals Market - Gold has seen a 60% increase year-to-date, with predictions of reaching $5,000 by 2026 and possibly $10,000 by the end of the decade [22][24] - Silver prices have risen 75% year-to-date, driven by speculative inflows and a smaller market size compared to gold [26][27] - Goldman Sachs notes a supply crunch in the silver market, contributing to price increases [27] Group 6: Corporate Developments - Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the US, aiming to create over 5,000 jobs and increase domestic production by 50% [29] - Dollar Tree projected a compound annual growth rate of up to 15% in earnings per share over the next three years [30] - Papa John's shares rose following a reported bid from Apollo Global to take the company private at $64 per share, valuing it around $2 billion [32]

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Market Performance - Japanese equity benchmarks closed at a record high for a third time this week [1] Economic Indicators - Faster-than-expected economic expansion contributed to the record high [1]

Global Economic Trends - The former first world is largely becoming the descending world [2] - Much of the former third world is now the ascending world [2] - Edelman's numbers correlate with GDP figures and visible improvements in countries like Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, India, and China [1] Data Reliability - There are potential concerns regarding the accuracy of Edelman's numbers for specific regions, such as Nigeria and Kenya [1]

Economic Growth - Mexico's economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter [1]

Economic Outlook - Economies are not perpetually stable, expansions eventually end [1] - Prolonged expansions lead to increased risk-taking by politicians, investors, and companies, accelerating the downturn [1] - The global economy's resilience is diminishing [1]

Economic Performance - Singapore's economy expanded in the second quarter [1] - The expansion avoided a technical recession [1] Industry Dynamics - Rise in construction activity contributed to the expansion [1] - Strong exports supported the economic growth [1]