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📈 AI, Inflation & Market Movers: The Week Investors Can't Ignore



Good morning, here's the latest Global Financial Markets update from Steve Halls at NexxtGen Markets here in the City of London.


Markets are bracing for a high-impact week as AI developments, inflation data, and major earnings reports collide. From Oracle’s highly anticipated Q4 comeback to Apple’s AI-focused WWDC, alongside CPI and PPI releases, investors are navigating a landscape filled with key turning points. Let’s dive into the major forces shaping the week.


Tech Giants in the Spotlight


Oracle, Adobe, and Apple headline this week’s corporate action.


  • Oracle (ORCL) – Reporting Q4 earnings Wednesday, analysts are watching for AI infrastructure demand and updates on the $100B Stargate AI project.

  • Apple (AAPL) – WWDC kicks off Monday, expected to bring new AI tools, alongside iOS, macOS, and visionOS updates.

  • Adobe (ADBE) – Earnings Thursday will focus on how Firefly AI tools and Express video suite are driving revenue growth.


Inflation Takes Center Stage


Two key indicators will set the tone for the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut strategy:


  • CPI (Wednesday) – A major inflation gauge that could influence Fed policy.

  • PPI (Thursday) – A closer look at producer-level pricing pressure.


Market Movers to Watch


Notable stock shifts from small caps to global players:


  • Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) ▲ +1380% – A biotech breakout.

  • Manchester United (MANU) ▲ +19% – Sports giant sees an uptick.

  • Pinewood Tech (PINE.L) ▲ +11% – UK innovation surge.

  • Nanoco Group (NANO.L) ▼ -7% – Semiconductor pressure.


Global Themes Driving Markets


  • U.S.-China Trade Talks – Set to kick off in London, impacting European indices like FTSE, DAX, and CAC.

  • Tesla (TSLA) Robotaxi Pilot – Musk’s next AI gamble launches June 12 in Austin.

  • Rare Earths Are Back in Focus – Morgan Stanley upgrades MP Material, citing rising tensions with China.


Final Thoughts


From AI breakthroughs to inflation signals, this week presents opportunities for traders and investors looking to adjust positions based on macroeconomic shifts and corporate earnings. Keep an eye on Oracle’s Q4 numbers, Apple’s WWDC reveals, and inflation data, as they could shape market sentiment moving forward.


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