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The federal government shutdown, now stretching into its second week, is exacting a steep economic toll on the United States—an estimated $15 billion a day, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking in Washington during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, Bessent warned that the political deadlock in Congress …

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) reported a stronger-than-expected third-quarter performance on Wednesday, buoyed by solid loan and deposit growth, a surge in investment banking activity, and higher interest income — signaling robust momentum across its core businesses despite a challenging macro backdrop. Earnings Beat Across Key Segments The U.S. banking …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday, as investors cheered dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and prepared for a fresh wave of corporate earnings reports, including major banks and United Airlines. Market Snapshot By 10:15 GMT (06:15 ET), Dow Jones Futures were up 215 points (+0.5%) S&P …

Asian markets bounced back on Wednesday, recovering from sharp losses earlier in the week as investors drew optimism from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish comments suggesting more potential rate cuts ahead. However, gains were tempered by persistent concerns over renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and signs of ongoing economic weakness …

Wall Street’s latest surge appears impressive on paper — but it may also be dangerously detached from the real economy. Big U.S. banks have collectively added more than $238 billion in market value this year, as investors bet these institutions can continue to thrive despite political gridlock, volatile trade conditions, …

Goldman Sachs Group (GS) delivered an exceptional third quarter in 2025, easily beating analyst expectations, yet its stock took a puzzling dive. The firm reported earnings per share (EPS) of $12.25 and net revenues of $15.2 billion, significantly surpassing forecasts of $11.02 and $14.13 billion, respectively. Despite this blowout performance, …

U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Tuesday, signaling a pause in the market’s recent rebound, as renewed concerns over the U.S.-China trade conflict and anticipation ahead of key bank earnings weighed on sentiment. Futures Turn Lower After Monday’s Recovery By 09:44 GMT, S&P 500 futures fell 0.8% (–55 points), …

The swift rebound in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite on Monday, recovering a significant portion of Friday’s trade-war-induced rout, suggests an all-too-familiar pattern: markets discounting political friction as fleeting drama. President Donald Trump’s calming words via social media, hinting at a resolution with …

U.S. stock futures jumped on Monday, signaling a strong rebound after last week’s selloff, as investors took comfort in a more conciliatory tone from President Donald Trump following his earlier tariff threats against China. By 10:30 GMT, Dow futures had risen 1.0% (433 points), S&P 500 futures gained 1.3% (87 …

Asian stock markets started the week lower on Monday, as investors reacted to renewed trade war fears following fresh U.S. tariff threats and hints of retaliation from Beijing. Despite reassurances from President Donald Trump that relations with China “will be fine,” markets remained on edge while awaiting signs of de-escalation. …