Global Stock Market

Global financial landscape this week were shaped by a convergence of trade policy upheavals, measured responses from central banks, and supply-side pressures, resulting in a dynamic interplay of volatility and strategic adjustments. This analysis explores movements in gold, crude oil, U.S. equities, cryptocurrencies, and key currency pairs, with a focus …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a rollercoaster session on Friday, flirting with the 42,000 mark before settling near its opening level. Investors found themselves navigating a complex landscape marked by a lack of significant economic data and mounting pressures from expiring options contracts. Adding to the uncertainty, U.S. …

Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market faced renewed selling pressure on Friday, as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates and trade tariffs dampened risk appetite. The market struggled to sustain gains from earlier in the week, as investors remained cautious about macroeconomic headwinds. Bitcoin Under Pressure as Fed Holds Rates, Tariff …

U.S. stocks experienced a volatile trading session today, initially declining amid growing concerns regarding the economic outlook, exacerbated by the potential impact of U.S. trade policies. The specter of stagflation also weighed heavily on investor sentiment, following the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) revised economic projections released on Wednesday. The …

As U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, the global economy is being reshaped by a barrage of tariffs targeting not only adversaries like China but also partners such as India. Under his unwavering “America First” banner, Trump has declared that, effective April 2, 2025, India will face …

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday, retracing some of the sharp gains seen in the previous session after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its outlook for rate cuts this year while signaling concerns over inflation and economic uncertainty tied to President Trump’s tariff policies. Market Overview: At 06:10 ET (10:10 …

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday, retracing some of the sharp gains seen in the previous session after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its outlook for rate cuts this year while signaling concerns over inflation and economic uncertainty tied to President Trump’s tariff policies. Market Overview: At 06:10 ET (10:10 …

The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will maintain current interest rates, set between 4.25% and 4.5%, marking the second consecutive meeting without a change. Despite forecasting higher inflation and slower economic growth, Fed officials still anticipate two rate cuts this year, reflecting a cautious approach as economic uncertainty …

U.S. stock index futures inched up on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and its updated economic outlook for clues on the trajectory of monetary policy. Market Snapshot (06:40 ET / 10:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: +45 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: +15 points (+0.3%) Nasdaq 100 …

A resurgence of trade war anxieties, coupled with looming Federal Reserve decisions, sent U.S. equities reeling on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) tumbled approximately 300 points, a 0.7% drop, snapping a two-day winning streak and pushing the index back into a bearish trend. The S&P 500 followed suit, …