Global Stock Market

Equity markets experienced mixed performance as key economic indicators and significant policy developments influenced investor sentiment. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicated accelerating inflation in June, major banks commenced earnings season with varied results, and a notable shift in trade policy regarding artificial intelligence (AI) chips emerged, prominently featuring Nvidia. …

The U.S. banking sector kicked off its second-quarter earnings season with a killer start, as major players like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of New York Mellon unveiled results that had investors buzzing. Despite economic turbulence from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and volatile markets, these financial giants …

The second quarter earnings season for 2025, kicking off in mid-July, projects a modest 4.8% earnings growth for the S&P 500, the slowest since Q4 2023. This forecast, driven by persistent economic challenges like high interest rates, a cooling labor market, and trade policy uncertainties, signals cautious optimism. Early reports …

US stocks declined significantly on Friday, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, citing fentanyl concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 276 points (0.6%), the S&P 500 dropped 0.3% to 6,247 points after hitting a record high the previous day, and …

A Strategic Leap GlobalFoundries’ acquisition of MIPS marks a bold step in the semiconductor industry. By integrating MIPS’ RISC-V processor IP, the company aims to meet rising demand for specialized chips in artificial intelligence (AI), automotive, and data center applications, while strengthening its position in a competitive market. A History …

Strong Labor Market Fuels Market Confidence U.S. stock markets have shown resilience, climbing steadily during Thursday’s trading session, driven by renewed investor confidence following positive labor market data. Weekly unemployment claims dropped to 227,000, down from 233,000 the previous week and below market expectations of 235,000. This decline suggests a …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday, retreating slightly from the prior session’s strong gains as investors absorbed the latest tariff announcements from President Donald Trump. Stock Market Movement At 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 105 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures fell 12 points, …

Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Thursday, with technology shares leading the way after gains in Nvidia, which recently crossed a $4 trillion valuation. However, lingering concerns over U.S. trade tariffs tempered some of the optimism, particularly in Japan. Japanese Stocks Weighed Down by U.S. Tariffs The Nikkei 225 was …

US stock markets climbed on July 9, 2025, despite President Donald Trump’s new tariff announcements targeting trading partners. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%, the S&P 500 gained 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6%. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s market cap hit a historic $4 trillion, underscoring tech’s resilience amid trade …

The Federal Open Market Committee’s June 2025 minutes reveal a consensus among most Federal Reserve officials for a potential interest rate cut before year-end. This shift comes despite concerns over inflationary pressures from anticipated tariffs, highlighting a delicate balancing act. The minutes, released on July 9, 2025, underscore the Fed’s …