Global Stock Market

The S&P 500 rose by approximately 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 0.7%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite increased by roughly 0.5%.The uptick followed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Iran’s willingness to negotiate, boosting hopes for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.U.S. equity markets also received …

Nippon Steel Corporation (TSE: 5401) has successfully finalized its acquisition of United States Steel (NYSE: X) in a deal valued at approximately $14.9 billion, the companies announced on Wednesday. This strategic acquisition creates a “world-leading steelmaker,” combining the strengths of both companies in the global steel market. Terms of the …

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as traders evaluated the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and braced for the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later in the day. At 05:20 ET (09:20 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained 100 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures rose 20 points, or 0.3%, …

Retail Sales in the United States fell by 0.9% in May to $715.4 billion, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday. This marked a sharper-than-expected decline, following the 1.5% decrease in April (revised from +0.1%). Analysts had expected a 0.7% contraction for May. On a yearly …

The Israel-Iran conflict, ignited by strikes on June 13, 2025, has sent airlines spiraling into financial chaos. Airspace closures, surging fuel costs, and crashing stocks have gutted revenues, while energy and defense sectors ride the wave. This crisis exposes a brutal truth: geopolitical shocks can paralyze global travel overnight. Here’s …

The Dow Jones surged 350 points on June 16, 2025, reclaiming 42,500, driven by optimism for a potential resolution to the Israel-Iran conflict and President Donald Trump’s diplomatic engagements at the G-7 summit in Canada. Despite trade uncertainties and ongoing Middle East tensions, markets leaned into a risk-on mood, though …

President Donald Trump’s attendance at the Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Canada on June 16, 2025, unfolds against a volatile global landscape marked by U.S. tariffs, the Israel-Iran conflict, and domestic political unrest. His calls for Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal, alongside provocative suggestions to reshape the G-7 …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday, attempting to recover some of last week’s sharp losses, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the week. As of 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose by 145 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 Futures gained 27 …

Adobe (ADBE) shares dropped on June 13, 2025, after Q2 earnings beat expectations but drew mixed analyst reactions over slowing growth and limited AI-driven momentum. Amid a buoyant market lifted by trade optimism and consumer confidence, Adobe’s stumble underscores tech’s AI challenges. Here’s what’s fueling the decline and what it …

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to agree to a new nuclear deal following Israel’s large-scale airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites early on Friday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that the “next already planned attacks” could be even more brutal, urging Tehran to …