Most Asian stock markets saw gains on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a record high and shares in Sydney also reaching new peaks following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) widely anticipated rate cut. Meanwhile, U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged in Asian trading. RBA Cuts Rates by 25bps, …
Read More »Last Minute Decision: Trump Extends China Tariff Truce for 90 Days Amid Trade Talks
In a last-minute decision, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to extend a trade truce with China, delaying the reimposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods for an additional 90 days. The move comes just hours before the existing tariff suspension was set to expire, offering …
Read More »Wall Street Eyes New Heights Amid Inflation Watch and Tariff Talks
US stock markets held steady as investors anticipated key economic data and navigated evolving trade policies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly by 0.3%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edged up by 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively, both poised for potential record-breaking closes. This followed a strong week …
Read More »US and China Approach Trade Truce
The United States and China are likely to extend their current tariff truce, which is set to expire this week. The move could pave the way for a more comprehensive trade deal to be finalized at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea at the end of October. …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Prepare for Key Week Amid Trade Policy and Tariff Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures were largely unchanged on Monday as investors braced for a busy week ahead, with major semiconductor companies facing uncertainty due to the latest developments in U.S.-China trade policy. Semiconductor giants Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) were both in the red, with Nvidia …
Read More »European Shares Rise Amid Optimism Over Potential Ukraine Peace Deal
European stocks extended their gains on Monday, maintaining strong momentum from the previous week. Investors are buoyed by growing optimism over a potential peace agreement in Ukraine, while also shifting their focus towards upcoming U.S. inflation data and tariff negotiations set for later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Global Markets Grapple with Volatility as Tariffs and Policy Shifts Dominate
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 …
Read More »Is Alaska’s August 15 Trump-Putin Summit A Potential Game-Changer for Global Markets?
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, …
Read More »Trump Shakes Up Fed with New Appointment, Eyes Powell’s Successor
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 …
Read More »European Stocks Steady as Earnings Season Closes, Tariffs Take Effect
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 …
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