Tech stocks dragged Wall Street lower as escalating US Iran tensions and a renewed blockade lifted oil prices and dented risk appetite. Nasdaq led losses amid chip stock weakness, while energy shares supported the Dow. Investors now await Fed Chair Warsh testimony, inflation data and big bank earnings for directional cues.
Crypto treasury firms face mounting pressure as falling bitcoin prices erode valuations and investor confidence. Strategy’s fresh sales plan has revived scrutiny of the digital asset treasury model, with declining mNAV, weak trading volumes and liquidity concerns raising doubts about sustainability amid macro headwinds and tighter financial conditions.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signalled that interest rates may need to rise in the near term if inflation remains elevated. He warned that broadening price pressures and a potential surge in energy costs could delay progress toward the 2% target, keeping the Fed at a critical policy crossroads.
The stock market witnessed a strong intraday recovery from the day’s lows, ending with modest gains amid a positive underlying sentiment supported by encouraging IT business updates and attractive valuations, said Vinod Nair, Head of Research of Geojit Investments.
SK Hynix’s US-listed shares fell nearly 8% after a strong Nasdaq debut, as investors booked profits in AI-linked chip stocks. The decline triggered broader weakness across global semiconductor stocks, with sharp losses in Seoul and the US, reflecting growing concerns over valuations and sustainability of AI-driven demand.
Millworks Technologies has successfully garnered Rs 44 crore from its anchor investors ahead of its public offering set to commence on July fourteenth. This large-scale IPO, amounting to Rs 160.33 crore, will close on July sixteenth. Renowned for its precision components across multiple sectors, the firm plans to utilize the raised funds to bolster capital expenditures and meet working capital demands.
Fast-fashion powerhouse Shein is gearing up for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, aiming to secure between two to three billion dollars in funds. The company's long-awaited entry into the public market has been greenlit by China's securities regulator. With a targeted valuation between forty and fifty billion dollars, this listing comes after previous unsuccessful attempts in various global markets.
Gold prices saw a notable decline amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, driven by concerns over inflation linked to escalating oil prices. The prospect of an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve in September is keeping traders on edge as they await crucial economic data releases this week. Prices for other precious metals also suffered losses on Monday.
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