After a sharp morning selloff, markets rebound on Monday, lifting the major averages into positive territory by the close. The Dow outperformed, driven by a sharp rebound in UnitedHealth, while the S&P 500 notched a sixth straight gain and the Nasdaq finished little changed. Early jitters from Moody’s downgrade of the US credit rating gaveContinue Reading

Wall Street ended the week on a strong note as investors continued to cheer easing US-China trade tensions and a resurgent tech sector. Stocks advanced for a fifth straight session, supported by optimism around the 90-day tariff truce and steady corporate momentum. Despite a sharp drop in consumer sentiment and renewed inflation concerns, traders lookedContinue Reading

Investor sentiment improved further on Thursday as easing inflation data and tariff relief continued to calm market nerves. A surprise decline in wholesale prices, coupled with steady retail activity and supportive macro signals, helped extend the recent rebound across major indices. While the Dow and S&P 500 pushed higher, the Nasdaq cooled slightly after aContinue Reading

Markets continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 logging its third consecutive gain as investors embraced signs of easing trade tensions between the US and China. The benchmark index edged higher, adding to the week’s sharp rebound that has now pulled it into positive territory for 2025. Technology stocks led the advanceContinue Reading

Markets extended Monday’s rally as easing US-China trade tensions and a surge in semiconductor names lifted broader sentiment. The S&P 500 rose for a second straight session and erased its year-to-date losses, closing at its highest level since early March. Nvidia led the charge on news of a major chip shipment to Saudi Arabia, whileContinue Reading

Stocks rallied on Monday after the US and China agreed to temporarily cut tariffs following weekend talks. The deal helped ease concerns about a lengthy trade war and gave investors hope that more progress could come soon. Sectors tied to China, like technology and retail, saw some of the strongest gains. Global markets also movedContinue Reading

Stocks closed mixed on Friday as markets absorbed a busy week of trade headlines, corporate earnings, and shifting global sentiment. While the Dow dipped slightly, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended near flat, showing limited commitment from buyers or sellers. A recently announced US.-UK trade deal provided a modest boost to transatlantic relations, but investorsContinue Reading

Momentum built across global markets on Thursday after President Trump outlined a preliminary trade agreement with the United Kingdom, marking the first such accord since the rollout of sweeping US tariffs. Optimism extended further as investors looked ahead to a key round of US-China trade talks and digested a rate cut from the Bank ofContinue Reading

The Federal Reserve took centre stage Wednesday, holding interest rates steady while warning that risks to both inflation and employment have increased. The central bank’s statement struck a more cautious tone, complicating the outlook for rate cuts and raising fresh concerns about economic growth. Chair Jerome Powell cited tariff-driven inflation and the potential for risingContinue Reading

Stocks fell again on Tuesday as mixed messages from Washington cast doubt on the chances of new trade deals. President Trump said there’s no rush to sign agreements, contradicting earlier comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Investors are also waiting on the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, which is expected on Wednesday. Oil prices jumped overContinue Reading

A wave of uncertainty over global trade talks pulled Wall Street lower on Monday, ending the S&P 500’s nine-day winning streak, its longest since 2004. All three major indexes finished in the red, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 underperforming the Dow. Sentiment was shaken by President Trump’s tough talk on tariffs, including a surpriseContinue Reading

A strong US jobs report ignited a powerful rally on Friday, lifting major indexes and restoring investor confidence after weeks of tariff-driven anxiety. The S&P 500 surged for a ninth consecutive session, its longest winning streak in more than two decades, while the Dow jumped over 560 points to finish near its highs. Signs ofContinue Reading