Global Stock Market

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed higher on Thursday, buoyed by June Retail Sales surpassing forecasts, as stocks work to recover recent setbacks amid economic and political uncertainties. With consumer sentiment data due Friday, the market faces a pivotal moment—can this upward trend hold, or will pressures resurface?Retail Strength Sparks …

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco leader Mary C. Daly hinted on Thursday that a July rate cut remains possible but offered no strong push for it, as inflation concerns linger despite economic resilience. With price stability elusive, the central bank faces a balancing act—can rates hold steady, or will …

U.S. stock index futures traded largely steady on Thursday as investors awaited a fresh wave of corporate earnings amidst ongoing uncertainty over trade policies and Federal Reserve actions. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped by 30 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 6 points, or 0.1%, …

U.S. Companies (Wall Street)The earnings season on July 16, 2025, showcased notable performances from several U.S. companies, reflecting a mixed market environment influenced by trade tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts. Goldman Sachs reported a standout performance for the second quarter, posting an EPS of $10.91, surpassing expectations of …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw early gains on Wednesday, buoyed by softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which fueled optimism for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. However, the rally fizzled as the index retreated to the 44,000 level, rattled by President Donald Trump’s provocative signals about …

Goldman Sachs reported a 22% increase in profit for Q2, driven by record equities trading revenue and a resurgence in investment banking activity. The strong results reflect how market volatility, partly fueled by trade policy uncertainties, has benefited Wall Street’s trading desks. Key Results: Profit: $3.7 billion, or $10.91 per …

Equity markets experienced mixed performance as key economic indicators and significant policy developments influenced investor sentiment. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicated accelerating inflation in June, major banks commenced earnings season with varied results, and a notable shift in trade policy regarding artificial intelligence (AI) chips emerged, prominently featuring Nvidia. …

The U.S. banking sector kicked off its second-quarter earnings season with a killer start, as major players like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of New York Mellon unveiled results that had investors buzzing. Despite economic turbulence from President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and volatile markets, these financial giants …

The second quarter earnings season for 2025, kicking off in mid-July, projects a modest 4.8% earnings growth for the S&P 500, the slowest since Q4 2023. This forecast, driven by persistent economic challenges like high interest rates, a cooling labor market, and trade policy uncertainties, signals cautious optimism. Early reports …

US stocks declined significantly on Friday, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, citing fentanyl concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 276 points (0.6%), the S&P 500 dropped 0.3% to 6,247 points after hitting a record high the previous day, and …