Public Markets 8-Hour Briefing
×Market Performance
The S&P 500 faced downward pressure amid geopolitical jitters, with JPMorgan suggesting buying the dip during uncertain times. Asian Markets showed resilience, with South Korea and Taiwan setting records despite US tariff uncertainties.
Trade Policy Impact
Trump's Tariff Ruling at the Supreme Court is being described as "a body blow" for the administration, though US officials insist trade deals won't unravel. China is evaluating the tariff ruling, while India sees more options on US trade deals after the court decision.
Sector & Company Moves
Novo Nordisk shares plunged after an obesity drug fell short of rival results in trials, while Enel jumped on a €53 billion investment plan focused on renewables. Johnson Matthey shares sank 15% as Honeywell trimmed its acquisition deal to £1.33 billion. IDFC First Bank tumbled 15% after India flagged account gaps at the mid-sized lender.
Financial & Commodity Markets
Gold rose and the dollar slid as global trade faces new Trump tariff threats. Copper is likely to remain well supported amid tariff uncertainty. Goldman Sachs lifted its Q4 oil price forecast due to tighter OECD inventories, while Private Equity is experiencing a dry spell worse than the 2008 crisis with $3.8 trillion of unsold assets.