Stocks Rise, Bond Yields Fall After US Inflation Data

Global stock markets showed positive movement as investors reacted to inflation data and anticipated central bank policy actions. U.S. core consumer prices rose moderately, bolstering expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September, which lifted S&P 500 futures and drove Treasury yields lower. European stocks also gained, supported by the U.S. extension of tariffs on Chinese goods and mixed labor market signals from the U.K., where signs of cooling employment could increase the likelihood of the Bank of England reducing rates. Investors remained cautious ahead of U.S. inflation figures expected to provide key insights into future Federal Reserve decisions, while currency markets reflected this uncertainty. Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, trading at the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges opened with gains, reflecting local market optimism. Overall, markets are navigating a mix of easing inflation pressures, tariff developments, and central bank policy expectations across regions.