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SIXT
Technology
SIXT
Technology
SIXT
+2.71%
3,838.59
+101.33
+2.71%
3,737.263,745.453,846.663,740.33
SIXRE
Real estate
SIXRE
Real estate
SIXRE
-2.15%
216.39
-4.76
-2.15%
221.15221.15221.15216.33
SIXR
Staples
SIXR
Staples
SIXR
-1.54%
841.08
-13.15
-1.54%
854.23850.87850.87839.56
SIXU
Utilities
SIXU
Utilities
SIXU
-1.49%
918.50
-13.93
-1.49%
932.43930.59930.59918.17
SIXI
Industrials
SIXI
Industrials
SIXI
+1.35%
1,869.41
+24.99
+1.35%
1,844.421,846.261,870.661,843.89
US market summary
The major U.S. stock indexes ended the second quarter of 2026 with their strongest performance in six years. On July 1, the Nasdaq Composite surged over 1.5%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.8%, driven by massive gains in the semiconductor sector and optimism surrounding artificial intelligence. This momentum helped major averages reach record levels as investors entered the third quarter.
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Stabilizing energy costs and geopolitical shifts ease inflation fears
Oil prices have retreated toward pre-conflict levels as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovers following diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran. Brent crude futures plummeted roughly 38% for the quarter, the sharpest decline since the pandemic. This drop in energy prices is expected to moderate headline inflation, which had recently peaked above 4%.
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Federal Reserve maintains hawkish stance under new leadership
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has signaled a commitment to returning inflation to the 2% target, keeping interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75% for now. Despite the pause, futures markets indicate a nearly 66% probability of a rate hike by September. Policymakers cite a resilient labor market and persistent services inflation as primary reasons for maintaining high borrowing costs.
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Cryptocurrency markets face volatility amid regulatory and geopolitical strain
Digital assets experienced significant pressure on July 1, with Bitcoin falling below $59,000 following a breakdown in international negotiations and new oversight proposals for stablecoins. Ethereum has notably underperformed Bitcoin this year, dropping nearly 68% from its 2025 peak. This bearish trend in crypto persists even as traditional equities enjoy record highs.
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