AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil and Rates: Brent crude climbed above $104 a barrel amid Middle East supply risks, while 10-year Treasury yields hovered near 5.3%. The pressure sent U.S. stocks lower for a second day and revived inflation concerns; markets expect the Fed to hold rates in October, with a possible hike in December. Jobs and Earnings: U.S. jobless claims held at 197,000, signaling layoffs remain low. PepsiCo, however, cut its full-year outlook and announced deeper cost reductions as its North American recovery drags. AI and Chips: Samsung’s record profit outlook failed to lift chip shares, as higher yields and concerns over debt-funded AI investment weighed on sentiment. TSMC, by contrast, reported record quarterly revenue that beat forecasts, underscoring strong demand for AI computing.
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