Asian equity markets largely moved higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over a potential conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at reviving stalled trade negotiations. The prospect of renewed dialogue provided a lift to risk appetite across the region, with technology stocks and chipmakers …
Read More »Russia-Ukraine Conflict Refuels Market Volatility in June 2025
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, ongoing since February 2022, continues to ripple through global financial markets, with early June 2025 events amplifying uncertainty. Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian air bases and stalled peace talks in Istanbul have driven volatility in equities, energy, and safe-haven assets. These developments signal prolonged geopolitical tensions, threatening …
Read More »Wall Street Futures Slip Amid Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Tuesday as investors exercised caution amid renewed concerns over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and their potential impact on inflation and economic growth. The market also braced for key economic data and the progress of a controversial tax and spending bill in Congress. …
Read More »US Stocks Decline Alongside Dollar Amid Renewed US-China Trade Tensions
Just like the US dollar, Wall Street stocks are retreating due to the resurgence of trade tensions between the United States and China, as reflected in statements made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last Friday. He highlighted the stalling of negotiations and the need for a strong push to …
Read More »Trump Announces 50% Steel Tariffs, U.S. Steel Stocks Surge on Nippon Deal Optimism
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions by announcing a dramatic increase in steel tariffs, doubling the rate from 25% to 50%. The move, unveiled during a rally in Pennsylvania, is intended to fortify the U.S. steel industry and support a landmark deal between Nippon Steel Corporation and U.S. …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Global Markets Navigate Trade Tensions, Inflation Trends, and Policy Shifts (May 26 – 30)
The week ending June 1, 2025, was marked by significant volatility across global markets, driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, cooling inflation data in Europe and the U.S., and policy uncertainties impacting currencies, commodities, and equities. From European markets rallying on ECB rate cut expectations to Japan’s bond market turmoil …
Read More »Is PCE Relief A Fragile Calm Before Policy-Linked Storm?
The latest inflation data offers a moment of respite, yet the economic landscape remains clouded by significant policy uncertainty, posing a complex challenge for the Federal Reserve. While recent figures suggest a cooling of price pressures, the erratic nature of trade policies introduces a volatile element that could swiftly alter …
Read More »Trump Faces Legal Battle Over Tariff Policies
Since April 2025, President Donald Trump has sparked global controversy by imposing sweeping tariffs on imports to the United States, targeting major economies including China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico, and several Arab nations. The tariffs, ranging from 10% on general imports to as high as 145% on Chinese goods, …
Read More »U.S. Futures Dip as Trump Tariffs Reinstated, Investors Eye PCE Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Friday as investors digested the surprise reinstatement of President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs and braced for the release of key inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 35 …
Read More »US Stocks Rally After Court Overturns Trump’s Tariff Measures
US stock markets received a boost on Thursday after a US court struck down tariff measures introduced by President Donald Trump earlier this month, ruling that they exceeded his authority. The decision invalidated tariffs imposed under a declared economic emergency, which had allowed restrictions on many of the United States’ …
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