# AI/Chipmakers

Type: sector

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-02**: US June payrolls report release — The key employment report will test the resilience of the US economy and influence bets on the timing of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
- **2026-07-01**: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to speak in Europe — Speech expected to give crucial policy clues; markets will monitor for any shift in tone on rates or financial conditions.
- **2026-06-30**: Asian stocks edge lower after Q2 surge — MSCI Asia Pacific Index falls 0.2%, breaking a two-day winning streak. Kospi drops 2.3%, while Japan and Taiwan rise. Hong Kong closed for holiday.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Asia Stocks Slip 0.2% After 17-Year Quarter; Kospi Drops 2.3%
2026-07-01 04:06:13 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Asian equities edged lower on June 30 as investors digested a robust Q2 rally driven by AI and US economic resilience, with the MSCI Asia Pacific falling 0.2% and South Korea’s Kospi tumbling 2.3%. Attention now turns to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s upcoming speech and the US payrolls report, which could dictate near-term interest rate expectations. Selective positioning is advised amid elevated valuations and volatility.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/asian-stocks-slip-after-stellar-quarter-fed-payrolls

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