Gold held near $4,060 as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns, while traders awaited US labour-market data for clues about Fed policy.
Microsoft stock rose 4.9% as Azure grew 43% and backlog reached $678 billion, extending its strongest three-day rally since 2000.
Palantir stock surged after Q2 revenue jumped 93%, U.S. commercial sales soared 149%, and its 2026 revenue outlook rose to $8.16 billion.
Oil prices fell as US-Iran diplomatic signals eased supply concerns, with WTI settling at $80.34 and Brent crude closing at $83.77.
Amazon joined the $3 trillion club as shares rallied on accelerating AWS growth, surging AI demand and long-term cloud contracts.
The Fed’s $60 billion FIMA facility helps Japan defend the yen without selling Treasuries, but its limited capacity may face a market test.
Gold rose above $4,050 on August 3 as oil prices eased and traders awaited US jobs data, with Fed expectations keeping XAU/USD volatile.
Oil prices fell up to 8% after Trump paused planned Iran strikes and resumed talks, while OPEC+ approved another 188,000 bpd supply increase.
Caterpillar stock edged higher before its August 4 Q2 earnings report as investors assessed data center demand, its record backlog and margin risks.
The yen surged over 1% as USD/JPY fell to 155.20 after Japan confirmed coordinated intervention with the US, raising the prospect of further action.
AMD earnings date is August 4, 2026. Explore Q2 revenue forecasts, AI and data-center growth, and the potential 12% move in AMD stock.
Palantir reports Q2 2026 earnings on August 3, with revenue, U.S. commercial growth and updated guidance likely to drive PLTR stock volatility.
Find out when Sandisk reports earnings and what to expect from its August 5 results, including AI storage demand, NAND pricing and fiscal 2027 guidance.
US stocks face July jobs data, ISM reports and a packed earnings week led by SpaceX, Palantir, AMD, Disney, Uber and Eli Lilly.
SpaceX Q2 2026 earnings release date is August 4. Explore revenue forecasts, Starlink growth, AI spending and key factors investors will watch.
Gold held near $4,090 as softer US PCE inflation and a weaker dollar supported prices, while Fed rate-hike risks and Middle East tensions capped gains.
Sandisk shares jumped 26% and rose further after hours as Microsoft’s cloud growth revived confidence in AI infrastructure spending.
Oil prices declined as tanker traffic through Hormuz improved, but tight US inventories, high transport costs and regional conflict kept supply risks elevated.
ServiceNow stock falls as restructuring reports offset strong Q2 results, rising AI revenue and an upgraded full-year subscription outlook.
NIO stock rises as strong Q2 deliveries, improving margins and a Goldman Sachs upgrade strengthen investor confidence in the EV maker’s turnaround.
