{"id":51073,"date":"2025-07-27T10:08:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T14:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-brace-for-crucial-week-amid-tariff-deadlines-gaza-tensions-and-tech-ownership-debates\/51073\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T10:08:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T14:08:52","slug":"global-markets-brace-for-crucial-week-amid-tariff-deadlines-gaza-tensions-and-tech-ownership-debates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-brace-for-crucial-week-amid-tariff-deadlines-gaza-tensions-and-tech-ownership-debates\/51073\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Markets Brace for Crucial Week Amid Tariff Deadlines, Gaza Tensions, and Tech Ownership Debates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Global markets are entering a pivotal week, with investors closely monitoring developments in international trade, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and key economic indicators. Most Gulf equities<\/strong> closed higher on Sunday, as market participants braced for significant corporate earnings reports and a crucial U.S. Federal Reserve<\/strong> policy meeting. The Saudi Arabia's benchmark index (TASI)<\/strong> saw a 0.1% increase, supported by strong performances in healthcare and petrochemical sectors, while Qatar's stock index (GNRI)<\/strong> rose 0.3%. Gains were somewhat tempered by oil prices slipping to a three-week low<\/em>, impacting sentiment in the oil-dependent region. Outside the Gulf, Egypt's blue-chip index (EGX30)<\/strong> advanced 1.3%, reaching a new record high. The Federal Reserve<\/strong> is widely expected to maintain interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%<\/strong>, despite political pressure for cuts, with rising U.S. inflation (2.7% in June) clouding expectations for a potential September rate reduction.<\/p>\n

On the trade front, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick<\/strong> declared there would be no extension<\/strong> for tariffs scheduled to take effect on August 1<\/strong>. Lutnick emphasized that Europe must open its markets to U.S. exports to secure a lower tariff agreement. President Donald Trump<\/a><\/strong> indicated a 50-50 chance<\/strong> of reaching a trade pact with the European Union<\/strong>, which could involve a 15% tariff<\/strong> on EU goods and a 50% tariff<\/strong> on European steel and aluminum, half the previously threatened 30% duties. The EU<\/strong> has already approved counter-tariffs<\/strong> on \u20ac93 billion ($109 billion)<\/strong> worth of U.S. goods in anticipation of failed negotiations. Lutnick expressed confidence that deals would be reached before the August 1 "hard deadline."<\/p>\n

In a related development, Commerce Secretary Lutnick<\/strong> reiterated the U.S. stance on TikTok<\/strong>, stating that the popular short-video app, used by approximately 170 million Americans<\/strong>, must transition to American ownership<\/strong>, including control over its core technology and algorithms. Failure to do so would result in TikTok<\/strong> ceasing operations in the United States. This follows President Trump<\/a>'s<\/strong> extension of the divestment deadline to September 17, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains a critical international concern. Israel<\/strong> announced a daily 10-hour "tactical pause"<\/strong> in military operations in specific areas of Gaza\u2014Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City\u2014to facilitate aid delivery, effective from 10 AM to 8 PM. Additionally, secure routes for humanitarian convoys will be open daily from 6 AM to 11 PM. This decision comes amid mounting international pressure and warnings from over 100 NGOs<\/strong> about "mass starvation" in Gaza, with the UN<\/strong> reporting that a quarter of the population faces famine-like conditions.<\/p>\n

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu<\/strong> affirmed that Israel is allowing aid into Gaza and accused the United Nations<\/strong> of fabricating "excuses and lies" regarding aid obstruction. Netanyahu reiterated Israel's commitment to continue fighting until "complete victory" and the elimination of Hamas<\/strong>, while also stating that a "minimum amount" of humanitarian aid would continue to be allowed. He also indicated that Israel is exploring "alternative options" to ceasefire talks with Hamas<\/strong>, citing the group's perceived lack of desire to reach a truce.<\/p>\n

The British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy<\/strong>, stated that Israel's temporary ceasefire to allow aid corridors is "insufficient" to alleviate the severe suffering in Gaza. The UK<\/strong> has condemned the humanitarian crisis and is prepared to take further action if the situation persists, also backing airdrops of aid in cooperation with Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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