Global Stock Market

Global financial markets faced a turbulent week from August 4-8, 2025, marked by a fragile rebound overshadowed by escalating trade tensions, mixed economic signals, and shifts in central bank policy. U.S. stocks staged a recovery, with the tech sector leading gains, while European and Asian equities showed resilience despite trade-related …

On August 15, 2025, a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska could reshape global financial markets. With discussions centered on a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, the outcome of this summit has the potential to influence energy prices, stock indices, …

US Donald Trump announced a bold move for the Federal Reserve, nominating Stephen Miran to temporarily fill a vacant governor seat, keeping options open for selecting Jerome Powell’s successor as Fed Chair in May 2026. Miran’s appointment, pending Senate confirmation, follows Adriana Kugler’s unexpected resignation on August 1, whose term …

European stocks traded quietly on Friday, consolidating after a generally positive week that featured a strong earnings season and the implementation of U.S. tariffs. Muted Market Moves By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany dropped 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.4%, and the FTSE 100 in …

Corporate America Shines in Q2, but Tariffs Cast ShadowsThe second quarter earnings season has delivered a robust performance for U.S. companies, with S&P 500 firms reporting a 10.3% surge in earnings per share, exceeding tempered expectations set against a backdrop of new U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty. Despite a high …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) slid nearly 400 points on Thursday, dipping below 44,000 as the weight of newly implemented U.S. tariffs took a toll on major companies. The steep import taxes, rolled out as part of a long-anticipated “reciprocal” tariff package, target virtually all goods entering the U.S., …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) staged a modest recovery on August 6, 2025, climbing approximately 100 points from the previous day’s close to test the 44,250 region. This uptick follows a bruising week of five consecutive declines, which saw the index plummet to a near-term low of 43,330. Despite …

The U.S. labor market is showing significant signs of strain in August 2025, raising alarm bells about the broader economic outlook and sending ripples through key trading assets. A combination of restrictive immigration policies, aggressive tariff measures, and persistent inflationary pressures has led to a sharp slowdown in job growth, …

U.S. stock index futures showed a slight rebound on Wednesday, following a weak session on Tuesday. Investors were evaluating more corporate earnings while absorbing weaker-than-expected economic data that has raised concerns over the U.S. economy. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up by 145 points, or 0.3%, …

European stocks saw positive movement on Wednesday as investors remained optimistic following a strong earnings season and a continued deluge of corporate results. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index climbed 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.1%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 rose 0.3%. European earnings results have …