Global Stock Market

U.S. stock index futures showed a mixed performance Thursday, with the tech sector staging a recovery after Wednesday’s heavy losses, as optimism grew over potential trade deals between the U.S. and its key global partners. As of 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT): Dow Jones Futures declined 70 points, or 0.2% S&P …

Bitcoin climbed on Thursday, rebounding from Wednesday’s lows as investors welcomed signs of possible trade de-escalation between the U.S. and major partners like Japan and China. Meanwhile, hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added a dose of caution but did little to dent the rebound in crypto markets. …

The first-quarter earnings season for 2025 kicked off the week of April 14 with a burst of activity, as over 30 S&P 500 companies unveiled their financial results. Major banks and healthcare giants led the charge, delivering a mix of robust performances and cautious outlooks against a backdrop of economic …

U.S. stock markets took a sharp dive on Wednesday, rattled by cautious remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who emphasized the need for greater clarity before making any changes to the central bank’s monetary policy. Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell signaled that the Federal Reserve would …

The U.S. economy is entering a period of unprecedented uncertainty, driven by a sweeping array of new tariffs introduced by the current administration, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking at a high-profile economic forum in Chicago, Powell described these trade policies as a historic shift, unparalleled in modern …

As global trade uncertainties intensify, the European Central Bank (ECB) is gearing up to reduce interest rates for the third time in 2025, with a pivotal decision slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025. Market expectations are firmly set on a 25-basis-point cut, with a 94% probability, though a modest 6% …

Bitcoin fell on Wednesday, pulling back sharply from Tuesday’s highs as growing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump spooked global markets and dampened demand for speculative assets like cryptocurrencies. As of 01:20 ET (05:20 GMT): Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 2.5% to $83,409.40, retreating from above $86,000 seen a …

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 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 …

Bitcoin rose over 1% on Tuesday, rebounding from muted movement in the prior session as investor sentiment improved following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about pausing auto import tariffs. Speculative momentum also grew on reports that the U.S. government may use tariff revenue to buy Bitcoin and bolster strategic crypto …