Stocks and Bonds Stabilize as Markets Look Beyond Weak US Data US equity futures edged higher—S&P 500 up 0.4% and Nasdaq 100 rising 0.2%—as investors moved past weak US consumer confidence that rattled markets on Tuesday. Global markets also steadied, with European equity futures up 0.7% and Asian shares advancing modestly; Treasury 10-year yields rebounded […]
Asian Shares Fall as Trump’s China Investment Curbs Fuel Market Fears Asian Stock Slump: Asian markets saw a decline of 1.3% as concerns over U.S. investment restrictions on China, particularly in sectors like AI and aerospace, weighed on investor sentiment. Nikkei’s Fall: Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.9% after returning from a holiday, while major trading houses […]
Euro Gains, Dollar Slides After German Election & Fed Uncertainty Euro Rallies as Conservatives Win in Germany The euro climbed 0.46% to $1.0508 after Friedrich Merz’s conservative party secured victory in Germany’s national election. However, markets remain cautious as coalition negotiations could be long and complex, especially with the far-right AfD securing a historic second […]
Nasdaq Futures Rise on Alibaba Surge, But US Stocks Lag Global Peers Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.4% as Alibaba’s strong earnings fueled optimism over artificial intelligence, boosting US-listed Chinese stocks. However, gains were limited by weak guidance from Block, Akamai, and Rivian, while UnitedHealth slid 10% amid a US probe into its billing practices. Despite […]
Alibaba’s AI Push Fuels Market Optimism, Yen Weakens on BOJ Caution Alibaba’s Earnings Spark Tech Rally Alibaba shares jumped 13%, leading gains in Chinese tech stocks. The company’s fastest revenue growth in over a year boosted market confidence. CEO Eddie Wu emphasized AI development as Alibaba’s top priority, fueling investor enthusiasm. BOJ & Yen Movement […]
US Stocks Slip, Gold Soars to Record High Amid Tariff Concerns and Mixed Earnings US equity futures declined modestly about 0.3% as investors weighed renewed trade tariff threats and mixed corporate earnings. Tech stocks led the downturn, with Palantir extending its 10% slide following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement of planned 8% cuts in military […]
Global Markets Falter as Trump’s Tariff Threats Spur Trade War Fears Global equities paused their rally and bonds extended their decline after President Trump announced potential tariffs—up to 25%—on key imports like automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, raising concerns about an escalating trade war. US markets were mixed, with S&P 500 futures down 0.2% following record […]
Markets Retreat Amid Trade War Concerns and Flight to Safe Havens Asian equities tumbled following a volatile session in the U.S. and Europe,as investor sentiment weakened amid escalating trade tensions. U.S. PresidentDonald Trump’s latest tariff announcements on pharmaceuticals, semiconductors,and automobiles starting at 25% and set to rise further heightened fears of abroader trade conflict, prompting […]
US Futures Rise on Ukraine Peace Hopes and Chip Sector Deals; Gold Nears Record High US equity futures pointed to a higher open as renewed talks between Russian and US officials raised optimism for ending the Ukraine war. S&P 500 futures increased by 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 by 0.4% following a holiday, while major chip […]
Gold Holds Near Record High Amid Tariff & Geopolitical Uncertainty Gold Trading Near All-Time High Spot gold at $2,934/oz, just $8 below its record. Prices rose 1.4% on Tuesday, continuing a strong upward trend. Safe-Haven Demand Increases US-Russia talks on Ukraine add to market uncertainty. President Trump’s tariff threats on key imports raise economic concerns. […]