🗞️ Market Recap (Mon 03 Aug) | Manufacturing strength fuels Wall Street rally

📊 Market Snapshot — Mon 03 Aug

🇺🇸 Daily Market Recap — U.S. Markets

On Monday, August 3, 2026, Wall Street witnessed a robust rally as US benchmark indices closed significantly higher. The Nasdaq led the charge with a gain of 2.13%, reaching 25,913.896, while the S&P 500 and Dow 30 followed with increases of 1.48% and 1.32%, respectively. The broader market’s upward momentum was supported by the release of the ISM Manufacturing PMI, which came in at 53.3, indicating continued expansion in the manufacturing sector. This positive economic data helped bolster investor sentiment, contributing to the overall market gains.

Among individual stocks, ATKR stood out as a notable gainer, surging 28.22% on the day. This impressive performance was part of a broader trend of strong gains across various sectors, reflecting a renewed risk appetite among investors. Conversely, SRAD experienced a significant decline, falling 15.13%, which contrasted with the overall positive market sentiment. The mixed performance among individual stocks highlights the varied reactions to sector-specific news and broader economic indicators.

Looking ahead, investors will be keenly watching upcoming economic releases and global market developments for further cues. The recent data from the ISM Manufacturing PMI suggests a stable economic environment, which could continue to support market optimism. As the week progresses, market participants will likely focus on additional economic indicators to gauge the sustainability of the current rally and any potential shifts in market dynamics.

🏆 Wall Street Movers

Top two gainers in the last trading session include Atkore Inc. (ATKR), surged 28.22% to while CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV), surged 19.49% to .

Losers include Sportradar Group AG (SRAD), erasing 15.13% to and GameStop Corporation (GME), erasing 12.25% to .

Elsewhere, most active counters were NVDA, INTC, AMZN.

🌏 Asia & Europe

Asian markets broadly experienced mixed results during the Asia-Pacific session on Monday, August 3, 2026. The Nikkei 225 index in Japan fell by 0.94% to close at 63,754.9, indicating a downward trend. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong saw a modest increase of 0.34%, reaching 25,971.94. The Jakarta Composite Index remained relatively stable, with a slight decline of 0.03% to 6,234.293. The release of the Caixin Manufacturing PMI for China, which came in at 51.7, did not appear to significantly impact the overall market sentiment in the region.

Major European exchanges experienced positive momentum on Monday, with several indices showing notable gains. The DAX index in Germany rose by 1.29% to 25,960.19, while the CAC 40 in France increased by 0.80% to 8,578.1. The TecDAX also saw a significant rise of 2.13% to 3,909.02. The Euro Stoxx 50 climbed by 0.71% to 6,402.89. The positive performance across European markets coincided with the release of the Eurozone Retail Trade Turnover, which reported a 12-month increase of 1.8%. This data may have contributed to the optimistic sentiment observed in the region’s equity markets.

💵 Forex Markets

🌐 Other Markets

🪙 Gold is up by 0.50% (20.40 USD an ounce) to 4,110.90 USD an ounce as on Mon. Previous day close was 4,090.50.

🪨 Silver is up by 0.93% (0.54 USD an ounce) to 58.40 USD an ounce as on Mon. Previous day close was 57.86.

🛢️ Crude Oil is down by 0.35% (0.28 USD per barrel) to 80.06 USD per barrel as on Mon. Previous day close was 80.34.

₿ Bitcoin is up by 0.00% (0.68 USD) to 63,497.93 USD as on Mon. Previous day close was 63,497.25.