This report provides a daily market update for July 1, 2026, highlighting strong M&A activity, cooling Eurozone inflation, and ongoing geopolitical negotiations between the US and Iran.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Global M&A activity surged 30% YoY to $2.6 trillion in the first half of 2026, driven by record-level large-scale transactions.
- 2.Euro-area inflation for June cooled to 2.8% (headline) and 2.4% (core), both coming in below market expectations.
- 3.Geopolitical tensions remain elevated as Iran-US diplomatic talks continue amidst ongoing consideration of military options.
Table of Contents
- Markets Right Now...
- 10 Things You Shouldn't Miss This AM...
- Big Transactions Fuel 2026 Deals Boom
- Noteworthy Economic Data that hit overnight...
- Keep an eye on the following events today...
- ECO CALENDAR
- CENTRAL BANKS
- Main Rating Changes
- Early GS Ratings Changes
- Americas
- Europe
- Asia
- Notice to Australian Investors
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Authors
Jack McKeonJohn Flood
Securities
S&P FuturesWFC
Themes
Geopolitical TensionsGlobal M&A Boom
Regions
EuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaJapan