U.S. stock market took a breather on April 14, 2025, with major indexes posting modest declines as investors braced for a flurry of economic reports and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, closing at 5,687.54, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.4% to end at 18,398.92. The Dow Jones Industrial …

Bank of America (BAC) kicked off the 2025 earnings season with a strong performance, reporting first-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations despite a challenging economic backdrop. The bank posted a net income of $7.4 billion, up 11% from the previous year, translating to earnings per share of $0.90, which …

The Canadian dollar’s recent retreat from a five-month high against the U.S. dollar signals a market on edge, with all eyes on the Bank of Canada’s upcoming interest rate decision. After a 0.1% dip to 1.3875 per U.S. dollar, driven partly by a 0.6% drop in oil prices to $61.15 …

As global markets brace for the impact of proposed U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, an unexpected player has emerged as a beacon of stability: the euro. Investors, rattled by the uncertainty of trade disruptions, are increasingly turning to the European currency, traditionally overshadowed by the U.S. dollar in …

Bank of America Shines in Q1 2025 Despite Economic HeadwindsBank of America (BAC) launched the 2025 earnings season with a standout first-quarter performance, exceeding Wall Street forecasts even as economic uncertainties loomed large. Announced on April 15, 2025, the bank reported a net income of $7.4 billion, a 11% increase …

The crypto market’s 2% dip to $2.8 trillion on Monday belies a broader story of resilience, with Bitcoin clawing its way above $85,100 after a 15% surge from last week’s $74,500 low. Solana and Ethereum are riding bullish waves, and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF outflows are slowing, hinting at renewed …

The U.S. dollar’s slide into a fourth week of losses underscores a shifting global landscape, with investors buoyed by easing U.S.-China trade tensions and a brighter risk appetite. As attention turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest meeting minutes and the UK’s labor market report, these releases promise …

Gold prices slipped at the start of Monday’s trading session, driven by renewed investor interest in US Treasury bonds, which saw increased demand at the beginning of the new week. This resurgence follows a period of waning confidence in bonds as one of the safest assets in global financial markets.Futures …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) saw turbulent trading near the 99 level during Monday’s session, rebounding slightly after touching a three-year low. Despite ongoing concerns over tariff uncertainties, declining consumer confidence, and heightened inflation expectations, the index stabilized around 99.60. These issues continue to weigh heavily on market sentiment. Technically, …

As Japan and the United States gear up for crucial trade negotiations set to begin in Washington on Thursday, global markets are closely observing the proceedings. These discussions position Japan as the first major economy to engage with the current US administration following a significant tariff announcement earlier this month. …