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US stocks were mixed as investors awaited the wholesale inflation report, with market attention also on major AI, chip, and bank-related earnings and financing developments.

The financial sector is performing strongly, and investors are asking what is driving the momentum.
Market watchers are focusing on the next trading session and the news most likely to move stocks.
Higher cash yields remain attractive, with CDs offering more than 4% interest.
Investors are growing cautious about data center loan valuations after Nvidia’s latest financing activity.
Some analysts see options as a way to gain exposure to an important AI infrastructure company.
Unusual Machines has surged in 2026, and Piper Sandler believes the stock may still have more upside.
Money is flowing into a riskier corner of the bond market, with $2.3 billion invested in July.
Nvidia is trying to defend itself against “circular financing” concerns, but Wall Street remains skeptical.
There is optimism about a productivity boom, according to Laffer Tengler Investments’ CEO.
Across markets and industries, investors are watching AI, defense, inflation, and consumer trends for the next big move.

Hong Kong stocks were mixed as the Hang Seng Index slipped 43 points, with Tencent tumbling over 4% despite strong results while blue chips like MTR and Lenovo hit record highs.

CK Hutchison’s first-half underlying profit before IFRS 16 rose 6% to HK$12.6 billion, and its interim dividend increased to 74.55 HK cents.
Cheung Kong Property said it would record a HK$6 billion impairment on Hui Xian REIT because market value is far below book value.
CK Asset’s first-half underlying profit rose 4.9% year on year to HK$6.64 billion, while its interim dividend increased to 41 HK cents.
JD Health’s first-half profit rose 32.4%, and its non-IFRS profit increased 8.5%.
China Mobile’s first-half net profit fell 6.3% to more than RMB 78.9 billion, even though its interim dividend was raised to RMB 2.51.
Tencent reported first-half revenue of RMB 401.24 billion, up 10%, and profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 114.12 billion, also up 10%.
Tencent’s gaming business returned to double-digit growth, with second-quarter revenue rising 11% and domestic game revenue climbing 17%.
Hong Kong stocks were volatile, with the Hang Seng Index ending down 43 points; Tencent dropped more than 4% while Lenovo hit a record high.
The People’s Bank of China announced rare mid-month overnight reverse repo operations and said it would continue a moderately loose monetary policy with more supportive measures.
Mainland market themes remained strong, including AI, communications, optical modules, autonomous driving, and new energy vehicles, while several sectors and companies saw major gains.

Tokyo stocks extended gains, briefly reclaiming 68,000 for the first time in a month on strong buying in AI and semiconductor shares.

Skylark plans to expand “ghost restaurants” focused on delivery and takeout to respond to a consumption tax cut.
Japanese stocks kept rising, with the Nikkei closing up 784 yen and recovering the 68,000-yen level for the first time in about a month.
Buying was strong in AI and semiconductor shares, helping push the Tokyo market higher intraday as well.
Japan’s corporate goods price index rose 7.2% in July, showing slower growth but still remaining at a high level.
The yen traded in the 159-yen range against the dollar in Tokyo and New York, with dollar selling and yen buying in Tokyo, while New York saw some yen selling after intervention-related moves.
Household interest and dividend income is increasing, and investors are looking for more selective spending and attractive companies such as stocks and H2O.
U.S. stocks fell for a third straight day, hurt by uncertainty over Middle East tensions and declines in names like Nike.
Local governments are concerned about revenue losses from a consumption tax cut, and the central government is considering how to fill the gap to protect public services.
Hokkaido’s “onion train” faces uncertainty because JR Sekihoku Line losses are raising questions, even though rail transport is cheaper than trucking.
Other notable news includes job-hunting advice, Sanmaru Cafe’s first menu overhaul, Google Store’s first Japan outlet in Omotesando, and tributes to former Toyota and Keidanren leader Okuda.

Bitcoin slipped near $63,500 as traders looked past a mild CPI reading and focused on the Fed’s next policy tests.

U.S. inflation appears more persistent than the softer July CPI figure first implied, keeping markets cautious.
Metaplanet introduced BitBonds through a $1.3 million private debt sale tied to its bitcoin treasury strategy.
Metaplanet also rejected claims that it sold about $320 million worth of bitcoin.
Bitcoin-related companies are urging AI labs to provide defenses as advanced tools are already available to attackers.
Dogecoin speculation has returned to October 2025-like levels, even though the token remains down 70%.
Bitcoin dipped toward $63,500 as traders shifted attention from CPI data to the Federal Reserve’s next policy tests.
The CFTC wants prediction markets to reduce incentives tied to inaccurate filings that are meant to boost trading activity.
Securitize dropped 20% after missing earnings expectations, with tokenization revenue falling short of estimates.
Goldman Sachs entered the bitcoin income ETF space by backing NEOS with a $2.25 billion buyout.
XRP remains under pressure near key support around $1, while several forecasts suggest Bitcoin may face major range shifts later in 2026.

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