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 On Tuesday, Asian stock markets are mostly trading higher, taking cues from positive global markets. Traders are taking advantage of the recent market slump to buy stocks at a discount, especially in the technology sector. However, they are cautious about making big moves before the release of key US inflation data later in the week. The upcoming inflation data could have a significant impact on interest rate expectations, with the US Fed widely anticipated to lower rates by a quarter point in September. In a surprise move, China’s central bank also reduced its one-year benchmark loan prime rate in an effort to support its slowing economy.Asian currencies also strengthened against a weakening dollar. Following a significant tech selloff due to high valuations and sectoral rotation, markets are now pausing for breath. While the US election remains a major focus, Kamala Harris has secured enough pledged delegates to win the Democratic presidential nomination, bringing clarity to that aspect of the political landscape.The U.S. is expected to see a rate cut in September, while a 25 basis-point cut is anticipated in October for Europe. Despite upcoming Eurozone consumer confidence figures and U.S. existing home sales, the market outlook is unlikely to change. Traders are expected to focus on earnings reports after the market closes for Tesla and Alphabet, the first of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks to report. Tesla’s profit margins are predicted to decrease, while Alphabet is expected to report a fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth due to an increase in the advertising market. Google reversed its decision to remove user-tracking cookies from its Chrome browser, yielding to pressure from advertisers who rely on cookie data for targeted advertisements. In Europe, Louis Vuitton’s earnings after the market close will provide insight into Chinese demand. Luxury stocks saw gains after surprise rate cuts in China on Monday, but the sector has been impacted by reduced spending in the world’s second-largest economy. Profit warnings from Burberry and Hugo Boss, along with a 27% decline in quarterly sales in greater China at Richemont last week, have dampened hopes for a stronger second half.
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