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 […]

Markets Waver as Trump Signals Tariff Push Amid Pro-Business Pledges U.S. stock futures struggled for direction on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of potential 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting February 1, citing border security concerns. Trump briefly mentioned China but provided no specifics, leaving traders uncertain about broader trade policy impacts. The […]

Markets Brace for Trump’s Return: Volatility, Tariffs, and a New Era As Donald Trump prepares to take office for an unprecedented second non-consecutive term, markets are poised for turbulence. With U.S. markets closed for Martin Luther King Day, global focus shifts to currency, stock, and bond futures. The dollar, recently at multi-year highs, dipped slightly […]

Nasdaq 100 Soars 2% as Tech Leads Late-Week Rally: Key Highlights Market Momentum: Nasdaq 100 climbed 2%, with tech giants Tesla and Nvidia driving gains. Intel jumped 8.5% amid acquisition rumors, boosting investor sentiment. Trump Era Anticipation: Markets rallied ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration, driven by optimism over tax cuts and trade talks with […]

Oil Falls Amid Russia Sanctions and Trump Policy Speculation Oil Retreats from 5-Month Highs West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.5%, dropping below $79 per barrel after a strong rally earlier this week. Market Adjusts to Russian Crude Sanctions Traders brace for potential easing of sanctions under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, potentially benefiting Russian oil producers. […]