Stocks and Oil Slide as China Hits Back Against US Tariffs Stock Futures and Oil Decline S&P 500 futures fell 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.3%. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil dropped 1.6%, reacting to the renewed trade tensions. China Strikes Back with Tariffs & Investigations China announced new tariffs on US goods as […]

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Markets React with Dollar Surge and Stock Selloff The US dollar strengthened as global stocks and cryptocurrencies declined after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. US and European stock futures dropped sharply, with Asia-Pacific equities experiencing their biggest decline in six months. Concerns over rising inflation […]

Trade War 2.0? How Trump’s Tariffs Could Shake the Economy Trump’s Feb. 1 Tariff Plan Approaches: 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico set to take effect Trump says decision on oil tariffs will be made “tonight” China also at risk—10% duties could be announced soon Business & Global Leaders in ‘Wait-and-See’ Mode: Fed Chair Jerome […]

Markets Slip After Fed Decision Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25% – 4.5%, stating that “inflation remains somewhat elevated.” Tech Stocks Under Pressure: Nvidia (-4%): Hit by reports of potential new U.S. chip export restrictions. Tesla (+3%): Initially dropped 6% on earnings miss but rebounded. Microsoft (-5.5%): Cloud […]

Inflation, Tariffs, and Trump: The Fed’s Tough Balancing Act No Surprises in Fed’s Decision The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady after three consecutive cuts at the end of 2024. Markets are more focused on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference and how he addresses growing political pressure. Trump’s Influence on […]

Dollar Strengthens as Trump Pushes for Sweeping Tariffs; AI Sector Valuation Concerns Persist The US dollar surged against major currencies after President Donald Trump proposed “much bigger” universal tariffs to bolster domestic manufacturing, including levies on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and metals. Asian stocks mostly fell, with Japan’s tech sector hit hardest, as concerns over inflated valuations […]

Asian Stocks Rise on Chinese AI Optimism Amid Broader Market Caution Asian markets advanced, buoyed by enthusiasm for Chinese artificial intelligence developments, following a last-minute deal that reversed President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on Colombia. Despite slowing factory and service sector activity in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, expectations for stronger fiscal stimulus […]

S&P 500 Closes at Record High Trump Pushes for Lower Oil Prices and Interest Rates At the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump made a bold move by calling for immediate cuts to interest rates and oil prices. He even hinted at discussing this directly with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. S&P 500 Hits Record High […]

Wall Street Soars: S&P 500 Inches Closer to All-Time Highs S&P 500 Breaks the 6,100 Mark The benchmark index surged past the 6,100 milestone for the first time during the session, before closing just shy of its all-time record of 6,090.27 (set on December 6, 2024). This rally showcases the market’s resilience despite underlying concerns […]

BOJ Rate Hike and Market Reactions: Key Highlights First Rate Hike Since 2008 Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda is set to raise interest rates to 0.5%, the highest level since 2008. Normalization in Sight This would mark the third rate hike in less than 12 months, signaling a steady move toward monetary policy […]