2 Following Tables -
For trading week ended 7 August 2026 only (Highest & lowest in colour)
Top news in last 7 days:
1. US economy lost 23k jobs in July, significantly below consensus expectations of around 80-95k.
2. AI hardware sector climbed strongly after July selloff alongside strong software earnings and record-breaking options trading. Nasdaq composite led with 5.2% weekly gain.
3. US Senate (before its recess) advances landmark cryptocurrency bill - digital currency regulatory framework, poised to provide certain long-term clarity.
Bonus: Drop in oil prices (circa 7%) following de-escalation optimism in US-Iran conflict as reports emerged of diplomatic progress towards reopening of Strait of Hormuz.
