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13.08.2025 11:51 AM
On Wednesday, global stock markets reached new all-time highs while the US dollar slipped. Investors responded positively to moderate inflation figures and signs of resilience in major economies, with expectations of a US interest rate cut boosting demand for riskier assets.
The MSCI All Country World Index climbed for a second consecutive session, hitting 950.13 points — the highest level on record. Japan's Nikkei also set a fresh peak for the second day in a row.
European stocks advanced on Wednesday, led by gains in the technology and defense sectors. Market sentiment remained upbeat after US inflation data reinforced hopes that the Federal Reserve may move toward lowering its benchmark rate.
By early European trade, the STOXX 600 was up 0.4 percent, while Germany's DAX added 0.6 percent, recovering from losses in the previous session.
Tuesday's US consumer price index report showed a slightly smaller annual increase than forecast for the year ending in July, suggesting that President Donald Trump's import tariffs have yet to impact consumer prices.
The restrained inflation figures helped push Wall Street to new heights and strengthened expectations of a Fed rate cut next month. Optimism was further fueled by Trump's decision to extend the suspension of hefty tariffs on Chinese imports for another 90 days.
US markets opened with optimism as S&P 500 futures rose 0.7 percent, pointing to potential continuation of the upward momentum.
Japan's latest quarterly Bank of Japan "tankan" survey showed an improvement in business sentiment among manufacturers for the second consecutive month. In a separate report, wholesale inflation in July slowed, supporting the central bank's view that the price surge driven by raw material costs is easing.
The Nikkei index extended its winning streak to six sessions, crossing the 43,000-point threshold for the first time in history.
Ether, a leading cryptocurrency, climbed to its highest level in nearly four years, surpassing 4,679 dollars.
The US dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, fell for a second straight day, losing 0.2 percent to 97.80. The dollar slipped 0.2 percent against the yen to 147.47, while the euro gained 0.3 percent to 1.1706 dollars after a 0.5 percent rise in the previous session.
Traders closely watched the latest inflation data, which followed a surprisingly weak August 1 jobs report and sparked fresh debate about stagflation — a combination of high inflation
and elevated unemployment.
President Donald Trump appointed White House adviser Steven Miran to temporarily fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. The move fueled speculation about potential presidential influence over US monetary policy.
On Wednesday, yields on Germany's 30-year government bonds declined, pulling back from the 14-year high reached the previous day.
US West Texas Intermediate crude fell by 0.2 percent to 62.99 dollars per barrel.
Shares of TUI rose 1.7 percent after Europe's largest tour operator reported results exceeding analyst forecasts, citing strong demand for summer travel as a key growth driver.
Energy group E.ON posted an increase in core profit for the first half of the year and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. As Europe's largest power grid operator, the company urged Germany to raise future returns on grid investment. E.ON shares saw a modest uptick.
Stock in Danish wind turbine maker Vestas fell 1.8 percent after the company reported a smaller-than-expected rise in second-quarter operating profit. Nevertheless, it maintained its full-year financial outlook.
