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Key events:  USA - Building Permits USA - New Home Sales (Sep) Canada - BoC Interest Rate Decision USA - Crude Oil Inventories USA - Fed Chair Powell Speaks Global stock markets posted gains on Tuesday, driven by positive corporate earnings that boosted investor risk appetite. However, caution lingered due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and pending critical data related to US interest rates.

Key events:   USA - Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Aug) USA - Crude Oil Inventories US stocks continued their decline on Tuesday, extending losses for the month. Concerns among investors persist about the possibility of interest rates remaining elevated for an extended period and the potential impact of a government shutdown.

Key events: USA - CB Consumer Confidence (Sep) USA - New Home Sales (Aug) USA - Building Permits On Monday, the S&P 500 experienced a modest increase, boosted by Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares and the energy sector. This uptick coincided with rising Treasury yields, and investors were closely watching economic data and statements from Federal Reserve policymakers later in the week to gain insight into the future of interest rates.

Key events:   Eurozone - CPI (YoY) (Jul) After a day of volatile trading, the primary indices on Wall Street concluded with losses due to setbacks in the healthcare sector overshadowing gains made by Cisco and energy stocks. The backdrop of encouraging economic data further heightened apprehensions about the prolongation of elevated interest rates.

Key events: USA - FOMC Member Harker Speaks      USA - FOMC Member Bowman Speaks      UK - BoE MPC Member Pill Speaks   European markets experienced modest gains on Friday, providing a slight reprieve at the end of an overall negative week. Market sentiment was weighed down by concerns over earnings guidance downgrades and rising long-term yields.

Key events: USA - Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Jul) USA - Nonfarm Payrolls (Jul) USA - Unemployment Rate (Jul) Canada - Employment Change (Jul) Canada - Unemployment Rate (Jul) Yesterday, European markets experienced another day of losses, with the DAX declining for the 4th consecutive day and the FTSE100 finishing lower for the 3rd straight session. However, both indices closed off their day's lows, indicating some potential resilience.

Industries worldwide are undergoing transformative changes fueled by the remarkable power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This technology revolution is led by top-tier tech companies that have become trailblazers in the field, driving their market valuations to unprecedented heights. Companies involved in AI product development and services are poised for substantial growth in the near future, as quarterly reports from tech giants highlight the immense potential AI possesses. Get ready for an AI revolution that will elevate tech companies to new levels of success.

Key events: UK - Employment Change 3M/3M (MoM) (May) UK - Unemployment Rate (May) Eurozone - ZEW Economic Sentiment (Jul) USA - FOMC Member Bullard Speaks USA - EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook        During Monday evening's trading, US stock futures remained within a narrow range. This followed three consecutive sessions of declines in major benchmark averages. Investors were awaiting the release of important inflation data and earnings results later in the week.

Looks like a bull market in the US market has begun - the S&P 500 index is up more than 20% against the October lows, and the Fed has made a long-awaited pause in the interest rate hike cycle.  And as the market sentiment shifts from bearish to bullish, investors are seeking opportunities to capitalize on the upward trend. So today we will talk about factors signaling a bull market is here, as well as strategies and tips to consider so you can get the most out of this market situation.

Key events: UK - Unemployment Rate (Apr) UK - Average Earnings Index +Bonus (Apr)     USA - Core CPI (MoM) (May) On Monday, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq experienced a surge, reaching their highest closing levels since April 2022. Additionally, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) achieved a record high in anticipation of its quarterly results. Investors were eagerly awaiting inflation data and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision scheduled for later in the week.