Global Stock Market

US stock markets cratered on Wednesday, driven by mounting fears of stagflation—a toxic mix of economic stagnation and persistent inflation. Fresh data revealing a contracting economy and sticky price pressures sent investors scrambling. The Federal Reserve now faces a treacherous path: tame inflation without triggering a deeper downturn. Decisive policy …

A wave of selling pressure in major technology stocks cast a shadow over the market at the start of a pivotal week, where a confluence of corporate earnings reports and crucial economic data loom large. Investors are keenly awaiting insights into how President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war is impacting …

Asian stock markets traded mixed on Monday, with Japanese shares outperforming following a surge in Toyota shares, while Chinese markets remained subdued amid persistent uncertainty over U.S.-China trade talks. Wall Street closed last week with gains across major indexes, but U.S. stock futures pointed lower during Asian hours as trade …

US dollar managed to grasp confidence of investors gradually after positive developments of a potential trade deal between Washington and Beijing throughout last trading week. The possibility to de-escalate trade war between USA and China after increased US president Donald Trump said that the huge tariffs on China could be …

A resilient Wall Street concluded a positive week, with gains fueled by the market’s heavyweight stocks, effectively overshadowing the mixed signals emanating from President Trump’s trade negotiations. The rally in these influential mega-cap companies propelled the S&P 500 past the 5,500 milestone, marking its longest streak of gains since the …

In a recent address, US President Donald Trump offered a conciliatory tone regarding the nation’s tariff policies, suggesting a willingness to adopt a more “reasonable” approach. This statement comes amidst ongoing market fluctuations and heightened global economic tensions. Trump further asserted that markets are adapting to the current tariff landscape, …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged 0.62%, inching closer to the 40,000 milestone, as investors embraced a wave of optimism driven by prospects of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in June and signs of easing US-China trade tensions. The rally, which saw the Dow rebound from a daily …

Tariffs are dominating economic discussions, casting a shadow of uncertainty that has stalled many businesses. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently underscored the difficulties companies face as they navigate these trade policies. The prevailing mood indicates firms are reluctant to act decisively, preferring to wait for clearer tariff outcomes. This …

On April 23, 2025, IBM announced its first-quarter results, delivering earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations. Despite a dynamic economic landscape, the company upheld its full-year financial guidance, reflecting confidence in its strategic focus on hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). IBM’s stock has outperformed the broader tech market …

The US economy is navigating a challenging landscape in April 2025, as evidenced by the latest S&P Global Flash PMI data, which reveals a significant slowdown in business activity alongside intensifying inflationary pressures. The manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.7 from 50.2 in March, surpassing expectations of 49.1 and indicating …