Global stocks decline with tech shares; dollar weakens as Fed rate cut in view

Major stock indexes declined on Friday, led by a tech selloff triggered by Dell’s disappointing AI server costs. U.S. inflation data aligned with expectations, bolstering hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in September, influencing currency and treasury markets. European shares also fell, while investors await upcoming U.S. jobs data and monitor developments regarding a Fed Governor’s job security.

​Major stock indexes declined on Friday, led by a tech selloff triggered by Dell’s disappointing AI server costs. U.S. inflation data aligned with expectations, bolstering hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in September, influencing currency and treasury markets. European shares also fell, while investors await upcoming U.S. jobs data and monitor developments regarding a Fed Governor’s job security.