Global Stock Market

The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “strong overall” economy, low unemployment, and inflation that remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward its …

McDonald’s Q4 results showed mixed performance, with revenue slightly below expectations and adjusted earnings per share reaching $2.80. Global same-store sales saw a modest 0.4% increase, but US same-store sales fell 1.4% year over year due to an E. coli outbreak. CEO Chris Kempczinski acknowledged the need for swift action …

US stock market demonstrated resilience this week, navigating a landscape of renewed tariff threats and persistent inflation concerns. Tech stocks led the charge, showcasing strength despite lingering anxieties surrounding potential economic repercussions. This positive momentum suggests investors are, for the moment, prioritizing specific sectors and individual company performance over broader …

Tariffs, Trade Diversification, and the NFP ImpactThe global trade landscape is bracing for potential shifts as the specter of renewed US tariffs looms. Since 2017, even with relatively strong US economic growth, US share of global trade has been on a downward trend, while its share of global GDP and …

Amazon’s Q4 earnings presented a complex picture, with positive earnings per share offset by concerns about cloud growth and future revenue projections. While the company exceeded expectations on earnings per share, reaching $1.86 compared to the anticipated $1.49, and revenue marginally surpassed forecasts at $187.8 billion, the performance of Amazon …

In a series of statements on social media on Friday, US President Donald Trump announced that his intentions to impose broad tariffs on the majority of US trading allies are once again being considered as a way to reduce the US government deficit. Under President Trump’s leadership, the US budget …

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in January, signaling a potential slowdown in labor demand. However, analysts cautioned that the figures may be distorted by annual revisions and extreme weather conditions. Nonfarm payrolls: 143,000 (below the forecast of 169,000). December jobs revised upward: 307,000 (previously reported as 256,000). …

U.S. stock index futures steadied on Friday, as investors awaited the crucial nonfarm payrolls report while digesting Amazon’s weaker-than-expected revenue outlook. Stock Market Overview Dow Jones Futures: Up 16 points (0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: Down 3 points (0.1%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: Down 15 points (0.1%) On Thursday, the NASDAQ Composite …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell by approximately 150 points on Thursday, reaching around 44,750. While overall US equities saw gains, the Dow was weighed down by losses in major tech stocks following disappointing earnings reports.Several tech companies missed revenue and growth expectations, impacting investor sentiment. Economic data was …

A surge of positive momentum swept across Wall Street on Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring 200 points higher. This impressive rally was fueled by a potent cocktail of encouraging economic data and a resurgence of market optimism. Leading the charge was a surprisingly robust ADP National Employment …