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European shares experienced a slight dip, influenced by declines in tech and financial sectors, even as investors eyed the U.S.-Russia summit. While miners and healthcare showed gains, corporate earnings painted a mixed picture. Pandora s significant fall due to weakening sales and Standard Chartered s probe call impacted market sentiment.

Global stock markets remained stable near record highs on Friday. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska to discuss Ukraine. US Treasury bond prices declined amid expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The Dow reached a new intraday high. European shares saw a slight pullback after nearing a five-month high.

Investors are keenly waiting for the Jackson Hole symposium. Federal Reserve policymakers will gather to discuss interest rate cuts. These cuts could potentially boost stock prices. Jerome Powell s speech on Friday will be crucial. Market anticipates further rate cuts this year. Sectors like homebuilders and industrials may benefit. Powell needs to balance economic outlook to avoid market disruption.

Gold prices remained stable on Friday but are set for a weekly decline due to strong inflation data reducing expectations for rate cuts. Market attention is now on the meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russia s Putin. Spot gold was nearly unchanged at $3,336.66 per ounce, down 1.8% for the week.

The dollar weakened on Friday. This happened after a week filled with economic data. The possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September remains. Traders are closely watching the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine. Markets are also awaiting the Jackson Hole symposium for further clues on the Fed s next move.

India’s top-performing PMS funds placed bold bets in July across 42 stocks, spanning fintech giants, healthcare disruptors, agrochemicals, and industrial leaders. With strategies focused on digital disruption, speciality chemicals, and consumption growth, money managers are positioning portfolios for India’s next phase of growth.

The Trump-Putin Alaska summit ended without any breakthrough on Ukraine, though both leaders cited progress on unspecified issues. Markets reacted calmly, with analysts noting no sanctions impact and limited geopolitical influence on investor sentiment.

Geojit’s Anand James sees Muthoot Finance rallying to Rs 3,000 after its Q1 beat and breakout. He shares Nifty’s key levels, PSU bank outlook, and trading ideas like Chalet Hotels and Aster DM. James also highlights caution zones and risk markers for traders.

Brokerages see up to 28% upside in Power Grid, UltraTech, Dalmia Bharat, JK Lakshmi, and Suzlon on strong capex, expansion, and sector tailwinds.

In the June 2025 quarter, 21 companies saw simultaneous buying from promoters, FIIs, and DIIs, signaling confidence in long-term prospects despite mixed stock performance. Experts view this “holy trinity” alignment as a strong indicator of underlying business strength and investor trust.