Global equities slightly advanced, U.S. Treasury yields dipped, and Wall Street was stable as investors awaited earnings and monitored U.S. tariff threats amid a mixed economic outlook.

U.S. consumer sentiment improved in July, but inflation expectations dropped. Single-family homebuilding hit an 11-month low in June due to high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.

Stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales and lower jobless claims boosted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs. However, sentiment soured after reports of Trump pushing for higher EU tariffs.

Investors showed caution as tariff uncertainty loomed. American Express and Netflix shares fell post-earnings, despite high expectations for upcoming reports.

Wall Street saw mixed results with the Dow falling, S&P 500 barely changing, and Nasdaq rising. For the week, S&P 500 gained, Nasdaq rose, and Dow fell slightly.

Global stocks rose, hitting a record high, while Europe’s STOXX 600 index closed slightly down. U.S. dollar weakened against the euro but showed weekly gains.

Gold prices rose on geopolitical and economic uncertainty, while platinum prices eased. Crude oil futures held steady despite mixed U.S. economic news and EU sanctions against Russia.

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