Mixed performance in Asian markets, rate cuts in the UK, rises in the US after the trade agreement, and rising inflation in Mexico
Asia: Asian markets showed mixed performance ahead of the US-China trade talks. Japan's Nikkei 225 index posted a sell signal, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng remained neutral. Toyota forecast a 35% drop in net profit, partly due to US tariffs.
Europe: The Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. London's FTSE 100 index fell slightly, although European markets overall posted gains. Germany's industrial production and trade balance posted positive figures.
United States (USA): US stocks rose after the US and UK announced a trade agreement. Bitcoin surpassed the $101,000 mark. Tapestry reported better-than-expected earnings, while Krispy Kreme shares fell after it withdrew its financial forecast. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.
Mexico: Mexico's annual inflation rate rose for the third consecutive month, reaching 3.93% in April, remaining within the Bank of Mexico's target range. The Mexican peso remained stable, and the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) opened the day with slight gains.
| Stock Market Index | Performance (Opening) | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 (Japan) | For Sale Sign | Concerns about the impact of US tariffs. |
| Hang Seng (Hong Kong) | Neutral | Expectations for US-China trade talks. |
| FTSE 100 (United Kingdom) | Slightly down | Reaction to the Bank of England's interest rate cuts. |
| Dow Jones (USA) | On the rise | Optimism after the announcement of a trade agreement between the US and the United Kingdom. |
| S&P 500 (USA) | On the rise | Expectations of more trade agreements. |
| Nasdaq (USA) | On the rise | Boost for the technology sector and commercial hopes. |
| BMV (Mexico) | Slight gains | Inflation within the Bank of Mexico's target range. |
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