The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,600, up 1.48%, as the dollar firmed ahead of a crucial ISM services report. The post Global Economy Briefing — August 4, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
For the past few days, unusual things have been happening in the global economy. AI companies are regularly announcing outstanding results, beating analysts' forecasts, and their stock prices are plummeting.