Global Stock Market

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, …

Bitcoin fell on Tuesday, extending its cautious performance from the previous session, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, set to begin later in the day. As of 02:32 ET (06:32 GMT), the world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 1% to $82,415.50, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. Fed Policy Decision in …

Equities rebound from recent plunge, but trade tensions and soft retail data cast a long shadow.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) staged a dramatic recovery on Monday, surging approximately 600 points as markets attempted to shake off lingering geopolitical concerns and recent sharp declines. This rebound, following a 550-point gain …

A note of caution has sounded within the US economy as retail sales for February fell short of expectations, fueling concerns about a potential slowdown in consumer spending. Newly released data from the Commerce Department revealed a modest 0.2% increase in retail purchases, significantly trailing the anticipated 0.6% rise predicted …

U.S. stock index futures dropped on Monday as investor concerns grew over the potential economic impact of ongoing trade tariff uncertainties. As of 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 103 points (-0.3%), S&P 500 Futures declined 11 points (-0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures edged down 25 points (-0.1%). …

Bitcoin (BTC) fell on Monday, extending its weekly decline as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this week. Bitcoin Price: Down 1.6% to $83,191.20 by 01:57 ET (05:57 GMT) Weekly Performance: Over 1% loss Crypto Markets on Edge Amid Fed Decision and Tariff …

Gold concluded the week on a strong upward trajectory, recording significant gains driven by the weakness of the U.S. dollar. This performance was further bolstered by diminished risk appetite in financial markets and reports highlighting a substantial increase in central bank purchases of the precious metal. Several factors contributed to …

A dramatic escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the US and Europe has ignited, with the US administration threatening to impose a crippling 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages. This move comes as a direct response to the European Union’s (EU) retaliatory tariffs on American spirits, marking a rapid …

A significant downturn gripped the US stock market on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing a sharp decline. This drop occurred despite promising inflation data, highlighting the market’s sensitivity to geopolitical factors and trade policy uncertainties.   The day’s financial landscape was marked by a surprising contradiction. While …