Global markets brace for the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with one rate cut largely anticipated. Investors are also watching AI trade dynamics, crypto market corrections, and Japan’s policy shifts. Despite current uncertainties, a positive outlook for US equities in 2026 is projected, supported by improving macro conditions and potential liquidity shifts.
Credit card issuance hits strongest pace in more than two years
The additions were led, once again, by the country’s largest issuers. HDFC Bank topped the list, adding 163,000 net new credit cards and edging past
July 27, 2026