Japan Consumer Confidence Index: 37.2 (December) vs 36.1
Last week (9/4-9/8), global stock markets mostly experienced a decline. In the US, the S&P 500 index fell by 1.29%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 index declined by 1.36%. As for European stocks, the STOXX 600 index decreased by 0.76%.
Last week (8/28-9/1), global stock markets experienced a broad rally. In the US market, the S&P 500 index rose by 2.50%, the Dow Jones index increased by 1.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 index surged by 3.67%.
The continuous rise in US Treasury yields reflects at least one more interest rate hike expected within the year. Attention is focused on this week's July PCE inflation data and August non-farm payroll figures.
On Wednesday, August 23rd, after the US stock market closed, NVIDIA is set to release its latest financial report. Market expectations for NVIDIA's Q2 revenue are around $11.07 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 65%. Earnings per share are anticipated to be $2.07, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 306%.