US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade stance on Friday, July 18, 2025, pushing for a minimum tariff of 15% to 20% on all European Union goods, according to sources briefed on the negotiations. As trade talks heat up, the question looms—can this escalate further, or will a compromise …
Read More »U.S. Stocks Edge Higher Amid Strong Earnings and Economic Resilience
U.S. stocks saw a slight rise on Friday as investors digested positive second-quarter earnings reports and signs of a resilient economy, despite lingering tariff uncertainties. By 09:32 ET (13:32 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 85 points or 0.2%, the S&P 500 index rose 12 points or 0.2%, and …
Read More »U.S. Stocks Edge Higher Amid Strong Earnings and Economic Resilience
U.S. stocks saw a slight rise on Friday as investors digested positive second-quarter earnings reports and signs of a resilient economy, despite lingering tariff uncertainties. By 09:32 ET (13:32 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 85 points or 0.2%, the S&P 500 index rose 12 points or 0.2%, and …
Read More »Daily Earnings Recap: Tech Triumphs and Consumer Resilience Drive Strong Earnings, Financial Giants on Deck
The close of trading on Thursday, July 17, 2025, brought a flurry of significant earnings reports, setting the stage for another pivotal day as key financial and industrial players prepare to release their results on Friday, July 18, 2025. This recap sheds light on the performances that shaped yesterday’s market …
Read More »Can US Stocks Sustain Gains After Strong Retail Data?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed higher on Thursday, buoyed by June Retail Sales surpassing forecasts, as stocks work to recover recent setbacks amid economic and political uncertainties. With consumer sentiment data due Friday, the market faces a pivotal moment—can this upward trend hold, or will pressures resurface?Retail Strength Sparks …
Read More »Fed’s Daly Keeps Options Open: Rate Cut in Sight or Still Distant?
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco leader Mary C. Daly hinted on Thursday that a July rate cut remains possible but offered no strong push for it, as inflation concerns linger despite economic resilience. With price stability elusive, the central bank faces a balancing act—can rates hold steady, or will …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Earnings Reports and Trade Tensions Weigh on Markets
U.S. stock index futures traded largely steady on Thursday as investors awaited a fresh wave of corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty over trade policies and Federal Reserve actions. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped by 30 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 6 points, or 0.1%, …
Read More »Daily Earnings Recap: July 16
U.S. Companies (Wall Street)The earnings season on July 16, 2025, showcased notable performances from several U.S. companies, reflecting a mixed market environment influenced by trade tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts. Goldman Sachs reported a standout performance for the second quarter, posting an EPS of $10.91, surpassing expectations of …
Read More »Dow Jones Wavers as Trump’s Push to Oust Fed Chair Powell Sparks Market Jitters
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw early gains on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which fueled optimism for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. However, the rally fizzled as the index retreated to the 44,000 level, rattled by President Donald Trump’s provocative signals about …
Read More »Goldman Sachs Q2 Profit Jumps 22% Amid Strong Trading and Investment Banking Gains
Goldman Sachs reported a 22% increase in profit for Q2, driven by record equities trading revenue and a resurgence in investment banking activity. The strong results reflect how market volatility, partly fueled by trade policy uncertainties, has benefited Wall Street’s trading desks. Key Results: Profit: $3.7 billion, or $10.91 per …
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