On August 7th, Thursday, U.S. stock futures rose, with S&amp;P 500 futures up over 0.2%. The Euro Stoxx 50 index opened up 0.3%. Asian stock markets strengthened, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index rising 1%.
In other assets, oil prices ended a five-day decline. The auction of 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds was unexpectedly weak, with multiple indicators showing poor demand, leading to an increase in the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield. The dovish new chairman battle resulted in the dollar declining for five consecutive days. The U.S. imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, doubling the total tax rate, causing the Indian stock market to decline for three days and the rupee to depreciate.
According to CCTV News, Trump plans to impose a 100% tariff on chip products, but companies investing in the U.S. like Apple may receive exemptions. Additionally, three Federal Reserve officials signaled a potential interest rate cut, and Trump is expected to nominate a temporary Federal Reserve governor in the coming days. Market expectations for a possible rate cut by the Federal Reserve eased sentiment, leading to a rebound in global stock markets.
The following are the trends of core assets:
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U.S. stock futures rose, with Nasdaq 100 futures up over 0.2%.
The Euro Stoxx 50 index opened up 0.3%, Germany's DAX index rose 0.2%, the UK's FTSE 100 index fell 0.2%, and France's CAC 40 index rose 0.3%.
The U.S. dollar index fell over 0.1%. The euro rose over 0.1%. The yen rose over 0.3%, with Japan's civil servant salary data showing the largest increase in 34 years. The New Taiwan dollar rose 0.9% against the U.S. dollar.
U.S. Treasury yields were mixed, with the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rising by about 1 basis point.
Spot gold rose over 0.7%, and spot silver saw an intraday increase of 1.0%, reported at $38.18 per ounce.
Both WTI and Brent crude oil rose over 0.6%.
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Morgan Stanley analysts stated that if these tariffs are not implemented immediately, it would be a relief for the market. In other words, the most concerning sudden tariffs have not occurred for the time being.
Billy Leung, an investment strategist in Sydney, stated that this policy has not yet officially taken effect, and no formal presidential executive order or legal mechanism has been introduced, so it is unlikely to disrupt the global major chip supply chain in the short term.
<h2>U.S. stock futures rise, U.S. Treasuries and the dollar fall, gold and oil rise</h2>
S&amp;P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures rose over 0.2%.
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European stocks: Maersk rose 3.4%, with the company's second-quarter performance exceeding expectations and raising its outlook.
European stocks: Rheinmetall fell nearly 5%, with the company's first-half performance falling short of market expectations.
The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose by about 1 basis point.
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The US dollar index fell by more than 0.1%.
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Spot gold rose by more than 0.5%.
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Both US oil and Brent oil rose by more than 0.6%.
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On August 7th, U.S. stock futures rose, with the S&P 500 futures up more than 0.2%. European stock markets were mixed, with the Stoxx 50 index opening up 0.3%. The U.S. dollar weakened, and spot gold broke through $3,390, rising more than 0.7%. The U.S. imposed additional tariffs on Indian goods, leading to a three-day decline in the Indian stock market. Market expectations of a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve eased global stock market sentiment. Morgan Stanley analysts believe that the delay in tariff implementation is positive news for the market

- On August 7, U.S. stock futures rose, with the S&P 500 futures up over 0.2%, while European and Asian markets also showed gains.  
- The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, leading to a decline in the Indian stock market and currency, while expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve eased market tensions.  
- Core assets saw mixed movements, with gold and oil prices increasing, while the dollar index fell over 0.1%, reflecting a complex market response to geopolitical and economic developments.

U.S. stock futures rise, European stocks open mixed, the dollar weakens, and gold breaks through $3,390