Overall, the week ending 25 July 2025 saw equities rally to fresh highs, led by the U.S. and Japanese markets. Strong corporate earnings and optimism about trade agreements underpinned risk appetite, while bonds and safe‑haven assets such as gold weakened slightly. Investors now turn to a data‑heavy week that includes central‑bank meetings, key economic indicators and a flood of technology earnings.

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