US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s intervention in yen exchange rates has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, signaling what the Financial Times calls a new era of US ‘currency activism’ that breaks decades of non-intervention precedent.
Data analytics giant Palantir delivered Q2 2026 earnings that significantly beat Wall Street expectations, sending shares surging over 12% after hours. US commercial revenue jumped nearly 150% year-over-year, signaling accelerating enterprise AI adoption.
Core Summary US stocks rallied sharply on August 4, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging over 500 points in a single session. Strong performance from major tech stocks combined with falling oil prices drove the market rebound. Meanwhile, joint US-Japan forex intervention to support the yen provided additional market sentiment support. Investor expectations for a soft economic landing have heated up once again. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
The US Federal Aviation Administration has officially certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest variant in the MAX family, clearing it for commercial service after years of delays. The decision is a significant win for Boeing and its largest customer Southwest Airlines.
The United States and Japan announced a rare joint intervention in foreign exchange markets to support the weakening yen. Both countries pledged they will not hesitate to conduct further joint interventions if necessary.
According to the Financial Times, British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is in merger talks with US-based Bristol Myers Squibb. If completed, the deal would create one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, sending shockwaves through the industry.
South Korea’s Kospi index suffered a major sell-off as investors dumped Samsung shares in frustration. The market rout reflects structural challenges facing Korea’s tech sector amid global semiconductor cycle volatility.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent and the Federal Reserve have helped Japan reverse months of yen depreciation in a rare coordinated move.
Citadel’s emergency acquisition of AI startup Situational Awareness successfully stemmed a $3 trillion AI market rout, according to the Financial Times. The rare intervention highlights deep concerns about AI valuation bubbles.
South Korea’s Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged over 16% in a single day, marking its largest daily gain in history. A strong rebound in chipmaking stocks led the historic rally, with heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posting substantial gains.