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July 8, 2026

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Global markets are under pressure following a significant sell-off in High Beta Momentum stocks and rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran and NATO. Meanwhile, central bank activity remains a focal point with a rate hike in New Zealand.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The High Beta Momentum factor is experiencing its worst 5-day selloff since 2020.
  • 2.The Reserve Bank of New Zealand hiked interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.5%.
  • 3.Global market sentiment is pressured by geopolitical tensions, including Trump's comments on a potential renewal of fighting with Iran.

Table of Contents

  • Markets Right Now...
  • 10 Things You Shouldn't Miss This AM...
  • Unconstrained Momentum (GSPRHIMO) is having its worst 5-day selloff since Covid
  • Noteworthy Economic Data that hit overnight...
  • Keep an eye on the following events today...
  • ECO CALENDAR
  • CENTRAL BANKS
  • Main Rating Changes
  • Upgrades
  • Downgrades
  • Initiations

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Authors

Jack McKeonJohn Flood

Securities

NVIDIA Corp9988.HK

Themes

AI Rotation TradeGeopolitical InstabilityHigh Beta Momentum Drawdown

Regions

GlobalAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesChinaSouth Korea