Global Stock Market

Most Asian markets advanced on Monday as technology shares rebounded from last week’s steep sell-off, although caution prevailed with investors eyeing upcoming central bank meetings in Australia and India. Japanese equities underperformed as a stronger yen weighed on exporters, while Indian stocks continued to digest sharp declines from the prior …

The U.S. economy’s surprising vigor, with Q2 GDP revised to 3.8% and August consumer spending up 0.4%, paints a picture of resilience that defies slowdown fears. Yet, new tariffs—100% on pharmaceuticals, 50% on cabinets—aren’t mere blips; they’re a bold bet that could fuel inflation and unravel supply chains, turning short-term …

Friday’s Announcement Sends Shockwaves Through Global TradeOn September 25, the United States unleashed a fresh wave of tariffs that sent ripples across global markets. Targeting pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, furniture, and cabinetry, the new measures are far from subtle. Branded or patented drugs now face a staggering 100% tariff unless companies …

Wall Street ended the week on a positive note after fresh U.S. inflation data reassured investors and calmed fears of runaway price growth. The latest figures showed consumer spending rising slightly more than forecast in August, while the inflation rate ticked up to 2.7% from 2.6% in July — exactly …

The specter of new tariffs has sent ripples through the healthcare sector, directly impacting asset performance and creating a clear divide between potential stock market winners and losers. This market volatility is a response to two concurrent national security investigations launched by the US government, targeting imported medical devices and …

U.S. stock index futures traded cautiously higher on Friday, with investors balancing fresh trade tariff announcements from President Donald Trump against anticipation for key inflation data that could guide the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. Futures Hold Ground Ahead of PCE ReportAt 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained …

Policy Risks Pressure Asian ChipmakersAsian technology stocks and semiconductor makers fell sharply on Friday following a Wall Street Journal report that the U.S. administration is considering new measures to reduce reliance on overseas semiconductors. The proposed policy would force U.S. technology firms to match domestic chip production with imports or …

The market’s recent performance on Thursday, September 25, 2025, confirmed a growing unease among investors. All three major US indices—the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Nasdaq Composite, and the S&P 500—closed in the red for a third consecutive session. This broad-based weakness was driven by a confluence of factors, moving …

The recent moderation in core inflation, as suggested by forecasts for the August Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, offers a glimmer of hope. However, it would be a mistake to assume this slight cooling means the battle against rising prices is over. A significant, and often underestimated, factor looms over …

U.S. stock index futures traded around the flatline early Thursday as investors awaited weekly jobless claims and GDP figures for cues on the Federal Reserve’s next steps, while political gridlock in Washington fueled concerns of a potential government shutdown. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT): Dow Jones Futures rose 65 points, …