Recent U.S. macroeconomic indicators reveal nuanced shifts. The Small Business Optimism Index edged down to 98.6 in June, aligning with projections but dipping from May's 98.8 reading. Excess inventory accumulation emerged as the primary drag, compounded by dampened expectations for sales growth and economic expansion among business owners. Lingering policy ambiguity and elevated borrowing costs continue to suppress capital expenditure and production scaling plans across small and midsize enterprises.

Initial jobless claims showed modest improvement during the week ending July 5, declining to 227,000 from the prior week's 232,000—a tentative signal of labor market resilience.

Major equity indices displayed divergent trajectories last week (July 7-11). The S&P Oil & Gas Sector Index surged 2.94%, while the Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.38% and the benchmark S&P 500 retreated 0.31. Sector performance varied considerably among the S&P's eleven industry groups, with energy stocks leading gains at 2.48% and financials suffering the steepest decline of 1.91%.

U.S. equities pulled back from historic peaks as former President Trump escalated tariff threats against Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. Despite amplifying trade policy uncertainties and inflation concerns, market reactions remained notably muted—suggesting investors perceive these measures as tactical negotiation maneuvers rather than imminent economic disruptors. Interest rate expectations saw marginal recalibration, with CME data indicating slightly reduced bets on Federal Reserve easing. Market consensus still anticipates initial rate cuts commencing in September.

Current tariff developments haven't substantially altered macroeconomic growth or inflation trajectories, leaving investors in cautious observation mode. Critical upcoming catalysts include August's tariff negotiation deadline and July's Federal Reserve policy meeting.

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