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Euro zone business activity reached an eight-month high in July as services rebounded. The S&P Global Euro Zone Composite PMI rose to 52.0, showing growth. Chris Williamson said, "July's final PMI adds to a picture of encouraging resilience of the euro zone economy." However, the Middle East conflict clouds the outlook.
SpaceX reported a 92% revenue surge to $7.8 billion for the April–June quarter. Despite this growth, the stock fell 7% in after-hours trading as capital expenditure rose to $18 billion. Musk said, "We are building AI compute capacity at scale faster than anyone else," as investors worried about future costs.
Twelve Nifty50 stocks are trading 20–35% below their 52-week highs amid market volatility. HDFC Life Insurance Company fell 34% from its peak of Rs 815. Meanwhile, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and HCL Technologies also saw big drops from their February 2026 highs. Many investors now worry as blue-chip stocks got cheaper.
South Korea’s stock market triggered circuit breakers four times in July after leveraged ETFs amplified losses. While India does not allow these specific funds, investors use the margin trading facility to borrow money for stocks. Many brokers offer two to four times leverage, which creates risks during sudden market falls.
Shares of Whirlpool of India fell nearly 5% on Wednesday, August 5, after the company reported a weak operating performance for the June quarter. Profit dropped 29.4% to ₹103 crore as margins narrowed to 5%. Higher raw material costs pushed expenses up, though revenue grew 12% to ₹2,727 crore during this period.
European stocks climbed on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks lifted investor sentiment. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% to 659.29. Mining companies led the rally, while Sandoz and Siemens Energy gained on strong earnings. However, Novo Nordisk shares fell after drug trial setbacks, showing how corporate results still drive market moves.
UK stocks rose after the S&P Global Services PMI climbed to 52.1 in July. This growth ended a four-month contraction as domestic demand improved and cost pressures eased. While business optimism grew, the labour market remained weak. European markets also got a boost as investors assessed these new economic indicators.
The Reserve Bank of India will test polymer banknotes starting next fiscal year. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, "Polymer notes enhance the life and durability of banknotes." The bank will launch Rs 10 and Rs 20 notes to check how they perform in Indian weather. These notes should last much longer.
Shares of Osiajee Texfab Ltd. jumped nearly 10 per cent on Wednesday after the company said its board will consider a 1:10 stock split on August 13, 2026. The board will also approve financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Many investors hope this move improves trading liquidity.
India needs more world-class exhibition and logistics infrastructure, industry experts said on Wednesday in Singapore. While venues like Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre helped, more facilities are needed in other cities. Experts said partnerships with international organisers would help attract overseas visitors and support exports for the Make in India initiative.
Ola Electric Mobility share price rose over 10% on Wednesday after signing an MoU with Axis Energy. The deal aims to develop 20 GWh of battery storage by 2032. Bhavish Aggarwal said, "India will need energy storage at a massive scale," as the company prepares to launch its Mahashakti platform.
Mutual fund returns in 2026 show pharma and small-cap funds outperform as last year’s winners stumble. Value Research data shows six of seven major categories reversed rankings. Debasish Mohanty said, "The belief that yesterday's winners will continue to be tomorrow's winners is one of the biggest misconceptions in mutual fund investing."