Global Stock Market

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its late-October meeting, an internal debate has intensified over how aggressively to ease monetary policy in the face of a slowing U.S. labor market and rising geopolitical tension.Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has renewed his call for a half-percentage-point interest rate cut, arguing that …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average steadied on Wednesday, ending the day little changed after testing higher ground earlier in the session. A stronger-than-expected start to corporate earnings season helped counterbalance ongoing political and economic uncertainty, giving investors a reason to stay cautiously optimistic.Several major companies delivered upbeat results, sparking a …

Financial behemoth Morgan Stanley delivered a stunning performance for the third quarter of 2025, significantly surpassing market expectations and sending a strong positive signal to investors. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.80, dramatically outperforming the anticipated $2.09. This robust showing was fueled by record revenues of $18.2 …

The federal government shutdown, now stretching into its second week, is exacting a steep economic toll on the United States—an estimated $15 billion a day, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking in Washington during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, Bessent warned that the political deadlock in Congress …

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) reported a stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance on Wednesday, buoyed by solid loan and deposit growth, a surge in investment banking activity, and higher interest income — signaling robust momentum across its core businesses despite a challenging macro backdrop. Earnings Beat Across Key Segments The U.S. banking …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday, as investors cheered dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and prepared for a fresh wave of corporate earnings reports, including major banks and United Airlines. Market Snapshot By 10:15 GMT (06:15 ET), Dow Jones Futures were up 215 points (+0.5%) S&P …

Asian markets bounced back on Wednesday, recovering from sharp losses earlier in the week as investors drew optimism from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish comments suggesting more potential rate cuts ahead. However, gains were tempered by persistent concerns over renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and signs of ongoing economic weakness …

Wall Street’s latest surge appears impressive on paper — but it may also be dangerously detached from the real economy. Big U.S. banks have collectively added more than $238 billion in market value this year, as investors bet these institutions can continue to thrive despite political gridlock, volatile trade conditions, …

Goldman Sachs Group (GS) delivered an exceptional third quarter in 2025, easily beating analyst expectations, yet its stock took a puzzling dive. The firm reported earnings per share (EPS) of $12.25 and net revenues of $15.2 billion, significantly surpassing forecasts of $11.02 and $14.13 billion, respectively. Despite this blowout performance, …

U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Tuesday, signaling a pause in the market’s recent rebound, as renewed concerns over the U.S.-China trade conflict and anticipation ahead of key bank earnings weighed on sentiment. Futures Turn Lower After Monday’s Recovery By 09:44 GMT, S&P 500 futures fell 0.8% (–55 points), …