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Last updated: August 5, 2026, 5:32 AM ET

Global Equities and Bond Markets

Global stock markets continued their rally, with sentiment boosted by the prospect of a U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. futures were higher, and oil prices held around $80 per barrel on hopes for an imminent reopening of the vital waterway. Eurozone government bond yields opened lower amid optimism about the Strait of Hormuz reopening. The Dow Jones Industrial Average looks poised to extend its 1,600-point rally of the past two days.

Technology and AI Sector Developments

Chip maker Infineon forecasts strong revenue growth, expecting approximately $18.80 billion for the current fiscal year as the race to build AI infrastructure continues to fuel semiconductor demand. Siemens Energy saw its shares rise around 4% in early morning European trade as demand for U.S. data centers and surging global electricity demand led to record high orders in its fiscal third quarter. contrast, Elon Musk's SpaceX faced a slide in pre-market trading shares, even as the company reported its quarterly revenues nearly doubled.

Automotive and Industrial Sector Performance

Honda Motor raised its profit and boosted its guidance, benefiting from a weaker yen and strong U.S. demand for its hybrid electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker is aiming to improve its hybrid EV offerings to shore up its car business’s profitability. Honda raised its profit outlook by 30% after its motorcycle business, a weak yen, and U.S. demand for hybrids lifted quarterly results to a record. Germany, auto supplier Schaeffler AG plans to cut its workforce through an expanded phased-retirement program, with approximately 1,300 job cuts targeted due to weak automotive demand.

Commodities and Mining Sector News

Miner Glencore plans a secondary listing in Australia, as the company has long complained its London shares are undervalued. Glencore Plc stated it has taken a provision on its exposure to iron ore trader Radiant World and confirmed it has stopped doing any new business with the firm.

Consumer Goods and Beverage Industry Trends

Heineken reported an upbeat outlook for the full year after sales volumes picked up pace, despite weakness in the Americas. The recovery in sales volumes adds to signs that new markets and a focus on more premium labels are helping brewers recover from a lengthy slump. Coca-Cola HBC reported a rise in net profit driven by higher volumes, with revenue per case increasing and earnings boosted by growth in both its sparkling and energy segments.

International Affairs and Legal Proceedings

At least 17 people were killed in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv that exploited Ukraine’s depleted air defenses, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles. In the U.S., a judge blasted the administration’s request for dismissal in the Oath Keepers Jan. 6 charges case, stating it bestowed “unearned grace” on the defendants by wiping their records clean. India's central bank has raised $40 billion from its diaspora to support the sagging rupee, with the rare push to repatriate savings drawing stronger-than-expected inflows.