*Global Market Update-*

*Advisory Bazaar Info Services*

*• China:* Economic growth surpassed expectations in Q2, with GDP rising 5.2% YoY (April–June), as per National Bureau of Statistics data. However, this growth was primarily driven by strong exports (excluding the US), while domestic consumer demand remained sluggish.

*• US Markets:* Closed on a flat note. Stocks edged up slightly, hovering near all-time highs, as investors remained cautious due to President Trump’s renewed tariff threats on Europe and Mexico. The US earnings season is set to begin this week.

*• European Markets:* Ended mostly negative, except for the FTSE, which bucked the trend.

*• Asian Markets:* Tracked US sentiment, posting modest gains. Investors largely dismissed Trump’s tariff threats as part of negotiation tactics unlikely to significantly disrupt global trade.

*• Oil:* Prices held their losses after a more than 2% drop on Monday. Trump’s pressure on Russia did not immediately result in new restrictions on Moscow’s energy exports.

*• Indian Markets:* Sensex and Nifty are trading higher, up by 200 points and 95 points respectively.