August 05 (Friday)
Latest Morning Briefing Executive Summary: Emerging Markets, Oil Refiners & Nuclear Power Plants
Today, Jackie takes us on a quick world tour focusing on emerging economies. Many are ailing, but a few offer a safe haven from geopolitical storms. So does the US with its strong dollar, huge economy, and relatively calm body politic. … Also: Oil refiners had a stellar Q2 operating at near maximum capacity to meet surging demand. The industry is on track for another year of eye-popping revenues and earnings growth. … And in the disruptive technologies department, we highlight the potential of SMRs—small modular (nuclear) reactors.
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Daily Markets Overview
Replay of Dr. Ed’s webinar on August 1.
Markets
Stocks Close Mixed as Earnings Roll In | W
What this ‘play the recovery’ strategy says about hot bond demand | C
Oil languishes on recession fears; unconcerned stocks climb on | R
US
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week to Near High for Year | W
Job growth was likely strong in July, but it could slow soon | C
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 5% for First Time Since April | W
The inflation and price increases that broke us, from groceries to gas | Vox
Cost of Democrats’ Corporate-Tax Increase Skews to Wealthy, Reaches Middle Class | W
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema signs off on Democrats’ big agenda bill, paving the way for Senate passage | C
Democrats Revise Climate Package to Strike Deal With Sen. Kyrsten Sinema | W
Geopolitics & trade
China’s Drills Around Taiwan Give Hint About Its Strategy | W
U.S. Delays Minuteman III Missile Test Amid Tensions Over Taiwan | W
Biden orders aircraft carrier to stay in South China Sea, but delays ICBM test | C
Three grain ships set to leave Ukraine; NATO chief says Russia must not win | R
Winter in Europe May Be Springtime for Putin | W
North Korea ‘paves the way’ for more nuclear tests, U.N. report says | R
Industries & companies
Airlines: Airlines cancel, reroute flights during Chinese military drills near Taiwan | R
Materials: The world’s top coal trader is cashing in on the Ukraine war — Quartz (qz.com)
Corporate finance
Companies From Google to Pepsi Are Boosting Capital Spending | W
Beyond markets
What Remote Work Debate? They’ve Been Back at the Office for a While. | N
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency | R
Great Barrier Reef areas show highest coral cover seen in 36 years | C