The S&P 500 advanced by close to 0.5% recently, following the release of new data. This comes after the index notched a record close in a shortened session on Wednesday.
The likelihood of a Fed rate cut in September is high, with market expectations and economists predicting a high probability of a cut. Recent economic data, such as inflation and jobs reports, suggest that the Federal Reserve may need to act to support the economy, making a rate cut in September more likely.
Samsung Electronics' quarterly profit surged to 15 times the size of its profit a year ago, reaching 10.4 trillion won ($7.5 billion) in the June quarter. This increase was driven by the AI boom and outstripped analysts' projections.