The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) managed a modest recovery on Friday, clawing back roughly 150 points and clinging to the 43,400 level. However, this late-week rally does little to erase the overall losses, leaving the index down from Monday’s opening bell. The week’s volatility was fueled by a complex …
Read More »Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000, Poised for Steepest Monthly Decline Since Trump’s Election Victory
Bitcoin dropped sharply on Friday, slipping below the psychologically significant $80,000 level as investors reacted to escalating U.S. trade tariff concerns and positioned themselves ahead of a key inflation report. The leading cryptocurrency declined 8.4% to $78,955.9 as of 02:11 ET (07:11 GMT), marking a loss of over 22% in …
Read More »Tariff Threats Push Dow Lower Despite Initial Gains
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a turbulent trading session on Thursday, marked by significant volatility. Initially, the DJIA surged by approximately 400 points, driven by a rebound in heavily weighted stocks. However, this upward momentum was ultimately curtailed by renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, leading …
Read More »Bitcoin Extends Losing Streak, Hovering Near Three-Month Low
Bitcoin continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, as concerns over U.S. tariffs and broader risk-off sentiment weighed on the cryptocurrency market. At 02:12 ET (07:12 GMT): Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $86,246.28, remaining near its lowest level since mid-November 2024. The token had dipped as low …
Read More »Trump Tightens Trade Restrictions: A Game-Changer for Global Markets
Since the start of the new week’s trading in financial markets, new trade measures and statements by President Donald Trump have taken center stage. Key among these was Trump’s announcement that he is moving forward with previously delayed tariff decisions.Trump’s administration revealed plans to impose more restrictions on the semiconductor …
Read More »Tech stocks rebound ahead of Nvidia’s earnings
The “Magnificent Seven” group of major technology stocks experienced a period of volatility, with a slight rebound on Wednesday following a dip into correction territory on Tuesday. This fluctuation reflects growing market anxieties surrounding the tech sector, particularly concerns about slowing earnings growth and the evolving economic landscape of artificial …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, AI and Economic Concerns in Focus
U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors prepared for the highly anticipated fourth-quarter earnings report from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), a key player in the artificial intelligence boom. Market Overview As of 06:37 ET (11:37 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 134 points (0.3%), S&P 500 futures …
Read More »Bitcoin Hits Three-Month Low Amid Tariff Concerns and ETF Outflows
Bitcoin extended its losing streak into a fourth straight session on Wednesday, falling 3.6% to $88,706.9 and briefly touching $86,000, its lowest level in three months. The cryptocurrency market remains under pressure due to: U.S. trade tariff concerns, sparked by former President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Canada, Mexico, and …
Read More »Trump widens scope of tariffs, but pushes back timeline
US President Donald Trump hit markets with fresh tariff headlines on Wednesday, re-reiterating his insistence on 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as adding the European Union to the mixed bad of countries that he will penalize US consumers for importing from.Despite a fresh doubling down on his …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Goes Green in Euros
Saudi Arabia is on track to sell a €1.5 billion ($1.58 billion) debut green euro bond after drawing in €7.25 billion of investors bids as it seeks to fund its ambitious economic-transformation plan.The pricing level for the seven-year green note has been tightened by 40 basis points compared to initial …
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