Financial Market Preview - Friday 29-Aug
Description
US equity futures are slightly weaker. Asia ended mixed, and European markets are softer. Focus remains on US core PCE inflation due Friday, with expectations for a modest monthly rise; Fed Governor Waller dissented from the decision to leave rates unchanged at the July FOMC meeting in favor of a rate cut; US Q2 GDP was revised higher, supported by stronger consumer spending and lower imports; EU offered to scrap tariffs on US industrial goods and provide preferential access to certain food exports, while the US extended China tariff exclusions through November; Fed Governor Cook filed suit against President Trump contesting her dismissal, with the first court hearing scheduled for Friday.
Companies Mentioned: Apple, Sapporo Holdings, Spirit Aviation, Frontier Group
United States
