🗞️ Market Recap (Mon 06 Jul) | European data boosts Wall Street optimism

📊 Market Snapshot — Mon 06 Jul

🇺🇸 Daily Market Recap — U.S. Markets

Wall Street experienced a positive start to the week on Monday, with US benchmark indices showing gains across the board. The Nasdaq led the charge, climbing 1.12% to close at 26,121.16, while the S&P 500 rose 0.72% to 7,537.43. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also posted a modest increase of 0.29%, ending the session at 53,055.91. Despite the absence of major economic releases from the US, the broader market sentiment remained upbeat, supported by positive developments in Europe, where Germany’s factory orders showed a notable increase in May 2026.

Among individual stocks, DSC emerged as a standout performer, surging 21.38% on the day. Meanwhile, the volatility index (VIX) rose by 3.29% to 16.33, indicating a slight uptick in market uncertainty. On the downside, SOLS saw a significant decline, dropping 15.14%, which weighed on investor sentiment in specific sectors. The 10-year Treasury yield fell slightly by 0.13% to 4.479, reflecting a cautious approach among bond investors amid the mixed signals from global economic data.

Looking ahead, market participants will be closely monitoring upcoming data releases and geopolitical developments for further direction. With the Euro Area’s Sentix Investor Confidence showing improvement and retail sales figures indicating growth, investors may find renewed optimism in global economic recovery prospects. As the week progresses, attention will likely shift to any emerging trends that could influence risk appetite and market dynamics.

🏆 Wall Street Movers

Top two gainers in the last trading session include DSC Holdings Ltd. (DSC), surged 21.38% to while ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (IMOS), surged 13.45% to .

Losers include Solstice Advanced Materials Inc (SOLS), erasing 15.14% to and Regencell Bioscience Holdings L (RGC), erasing 11.93% to .

Elsewhere, most active counters were SPCX, AAL, OPEN.

🌏 Asia & Europe

During the Asia-Pacific session on Monday, July 6, 2026, Asian markets exhibited mixed performance. The Nikkei 225 in Japan experienced a marginal decline, closing down 0.01% at 69,737.69. In contrast, the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong saw a notable increase, rising by 0.99% to finish at 23,582.31. The Jakarta Composite Index also recorded a slight decrease of 0.18%, ending the day at 5,864.968. The session lacked major economic releases, leaving market movements largely driven by local factors and investor sentiment.

On major European exchanges, the trading day concluded with a generally positive tone. The CAC 40 in France led gains with an increase of 0.61%, closing at 8,560.04, while Germany’s DAX rose by 0.46% to 25,896.95. The MDAX also showed strong performance, climbing 1.08% to 33,351.17. In the UK, the FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline of 0.26%, ending at 10,651.77, whereas the FTSE 250 and AIM indices posted gains of 0.44% and 0.41%, respectively. The absence of significant economic data releases left market participants to focus on corporate developments and broader market trends.

💵 Forex Markets

🌐 Other Markets

🪙 Gold is up by 0.48% (19.80 USD an ounce) to 4,187.30 USD an ounce as on Mon. Previous day close was 4,167.50.

🪨 Silver is up by 0.78% (0.48 USD an ounce) to 62.81 USD an ounce as on Mon. Previous day close was 62.33.

🛢️ Crude Oil is up by 0.34% (0.23 USD per barrel) to 68.78 USD per barrel as on Mon. Previous day close was 68.55.

₿ Bitcoin is up by 1.26% (802.27 USD) to 64,392.22 USD as on Mon. Previous day close was 63,589.95.