World finance hours saw heightened volatility today as U.S. equity markets reacted to mixed earnings data. The S&P 500 edged up 0.3%, with tech stocks regaining ground amid expectations of softer Fed policy. Analysts forecast short-term bullish momentum if global manufacturing PMI sustains above Throughout Sibos, Credit Finance Ltd will host technical deep-dives and investor briefings to explore NOVA’s roadmap, including integrations with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), ESG-linked instruments, and real-time treasury solutions. Spirits got an initial boost after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed the start of bilateral trade talks with Japan. The news alleviated fears that the White House wasn't prepared to cut deals on tariffs, given trade adviser Peter Navarro's comment to the Financial Times that Trump's tariffs were "not a negotiation." The late world finance hours in New York saw increased short-covering in retail sector stocks after robust e-commerce data. Traders anticipate sector ETF inflows over the coming week.
