Global Stock Market

U.S. markets started the first full week of September with a slump, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped around 550 points on Tuesday. After a long holiday weekend, investors returned with renewed selling pressure, driven by a trifecta of concerns: rising bond yields, government debt, and persistent inflation …

President Donald Trump’s stark warning reverberates: without his tariffs, the United States risks ceasing to exist as a global economic force. After a federal appeals court ruled most of his global tariffs illegal, Trump declared an “economic emergency” and vowed an immediate Supreme Court appeal, potentially by Wednesday. He’s right …

China is undergoing a profound economic transformation, choosing long-term strategic goals over short-term growth. Amid a property sector collapse, persistent deflation, and renewed U.S. trade tensions, Beijing is deliberately avoiding a massive stimulus package. Instead, its leaders are pursuing a strategy of calculated restraint, accepting temporary economic pain to build …

NVIDIA’s stock dipped 2.3% on Thursday, just hours after the company announced record-breaking sales for its second quarter of 2025. Despite reporting adjusted earnings of $1.08 per share and revenues of $46.74 billion—surpassing Wall Street’s expectations of $1.01 per share and $46.05 billion—the market’s reaction suggests growing unease. Investors are …

September has earned a fearsome reputation in financial circles, frequently ushering in turbulence for traded assets and testing investor resolve. Over nearly a century of data, major equity indices like the S&P 500 have averaged a 1% drop during this month, driven by seasonal factors such as lighter summer trading …

The past trading week was marked by a series of impactful developments, ranging from key economic data releases and ongoing tensions between the Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump, to the market reaction following the earnings report of semiconductor giant Nvidia. This weekly summary highlights the main factors that influenced …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated on Friday, dipping below 45,500 as stocks reacted to a fresh rise in US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data. Despite the uptick in inflation, investors continue to expect a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. Equities Pull Back but Hold Near …

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Friday evening, retreating from recent record highs as investors awaited key inflation data for more clarity on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate plans. Dow Jones Futures: -155 points (-0.3%) S&P 500 Futures: -18 points (-0.3%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: -108 points (-0.5%) August monthly gains …

Q2 Earnings Season Wraps Up with Mixed Results and AI-Driven Shifts The second quarter earnings season is drawing to a close, delivering a largely positive set of results for Corporate America. Over 92% of S&P 500 companies have reported, with earnings per share projected to rise by 11% compared to …

A curious paradox exists in modern economic reporting: rising consumer debt is often presented as a sign of economic confidence. Analysts and media outlets frequently cheer as households borrow more, framing it as a signal of optimism and a willingness to spend. However, a closer look at the data reveals …