경제 브리핑: Oil Prices and Tech Earnings, 2026-07-27
Global markets are reacting to a sharp drop in oil prices and upcoming tech earnings, while U.S. core capital goods orders hit a 4.5-year high. Meanwhile, the ECB has held interest rates steady at 2.25% due to persistent inflation.
Economic Briefing — 2026-07-27
Key Market Indicators
| Indicator | Current Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,413.18 | +0.02% | |
| Nasdaq | 24,932.08 | -0.18% | |
| Oil (WTI Crude) | 81.90 | -8.30% | |
| Brent Crude | 87.64 | -9.44% | |
| KOSPI | 6,755.75 | +0.97% | |
| Nikkei 225 | 64,931.19 | +0.50% |
Domestic Economic Issues
Key Domestic Financial Schedule Begins This Week
The Financial Services Commission is holding a review meeting for the Small Business Credit Scoring System (SCB) on Monday, July 27, and the Bank of Korea is set to release a map of major manufacturing production and supply chains. These financial events are expected to provide an update on domestic support policies for small business owners and the current status of the manufacturing sector.
Global Economy and Macro Environment
Oil Price Crash Impacts Global Markets
Oil prices plummeted following the cessation of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend. WTI crude fell 8.30% to $81.90 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped 9.44% to $87.64 per barrel. The decline is attributed to the easing of geopolitical tensions and the resolution of supply anxieties.
U.S. Core Capital Goods Orders See Largest Increase in 4.5 Years
U.S. core capital goods orders saw a strong rise in June, with shipments recording their largest increase in four and a half years. This suggests that the investment boom in artificial intelligence continues to persist.
ECB Decides to Maintain Base Interest Rate at 2.25%
The ECB decided to keep the base interest rate at 2.25% during its meeting on July 23. This decision reflects the assessment that inflationary pressures stemming from the Persian Gulf conflict remain present.
Economic Outlook and Schedule for Today
This week (July 27–31) features policy decisions from several central banks. Meetings for the FOMC, the Bank of England (BoE), and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) are scheduled, alongside the release of Australian inflation data. These interest rate decisions, combined with tech earnings reports, are expected to be major variables for the global market.
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