Financial Market Preview - Thursday 28-Aug
Description
US equity futures are little changed. Asia ended mixed, and European markets are firmer. Nvidia topped consensus revenue guidance though data center sales fell short of more optimistic expectations, and the group authorized a $60B buyback; In trade developments, EU is preparing legislation to cut tariffs on US industrial goods in exchange for lower US auto tariffs, while Mexico is set to raise tariffs on China to placate Washington; Japan’s negotiator Akazawa canceled a planned US trip, clouding a $550B investment package, while Chinese officials are expected in Washington though talks are seen as low priority; Market focus remains on core PCE inflation due Friday, with odds of a September Fed rate cut at 87% and roughly 55 bp of easing expected this year.
Companies Mentioned: Nvidia, SMIC, Cambricon Technologies