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Softer-than-expected US labour market data and another strong week of corporate earnings helped global equity markets rally to record highs during the first week of August. July's surprise decline in nonfarm payrolls prompted investors to reduce expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening, while resilient technology earnings continued supporting risk appetite.
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Resilient economic data and another strong week of corporate earnings helped support global markets, even as central banks continued signalling caution on inflation. With the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady and policymakers reinforcing a data-dependent approach, investors remained focused on whether economic strength can continue without reigniting price pressures. The result was another week of selective positioning, with investors continuing to favour resilient earnings, stronger fundamentals and quality businesses.