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Losses in technology, financials, industrials, and utilities weighed on the broader market. Analysts highlighted earnings growth and profit margins as key drivers of the rally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in July, a solid gain after Thursday\u2019s surprise jump in producer prices raised fresh inflation concerns. Investors remain cautious about the Fed\u2019s next move on interest rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>European and global markets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>European shares touched a five-month high before retreating. The STOXX 600 closed nearly flat at 0.06% as earnings results supported sentiment. The MSCI All Country World Index also held steady at 951.70, just shy of Wednesday\u2019s record of 954.21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors are closely monitoring the Trump-Putin meeting, which could set the stage for a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Ukrainian bonds have stalled at around 55 cents on the dollar, reflecting persistent uncertainty. Analysts warned that any long-term deal will require the involvement of Ukraine and European leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonds, currencies and commodities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. Treasury yields inched higher. The two-year note yield rose to 3.751%, while the 10-year yield increased to 4.32%. In currencies, the dollar weakened 0.38% against the yen, 0.15% versus the Swiss franc, and fell 0.34% against a basket of major peers. The euro gained 0.48% to $1.1702.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese GDP expanded by an annualized 1.0% in Q2, surpassing forecasts. Brent crude slipped 1.5% to $66.85 per barrel, while U.S. crude dropped 1.8% to $62.80. 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