- Most equities dipped on Thursday as investors assessed corporate earnings, rising inflation, and the future for China's real estate sector. Treasuries and the dollar were little changed.
- Tesla slumped in pre-market trade as the company beat analysts' profit estimates but fell short on revenue. European vehicles also fell as Volvo warned that the worldwide semiconductor shortage and supply-chain difficulties would continue to limit truck production.
- In Asia, the struggling China Evergrande fell due to a worsening liquidity crunch, while other developers gained because regulators stated their funding requirements had been met.
