US stocks finished higher on Wednesday after a volatile session dominated by reports that President Trump was preparing to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones both recovered from earlier losses after Trump publicly denied the move, though investor anxiety remained elevated. Traders digested mixed earnings from major banks andContinue Reading

US stocks closed mixed on Tuesday as inflation worries and underwhelming bank earnings pressured broader sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 400 points, weighed down by steep losses in financials, while the S&P 500 slipped from record highs earlier in the session. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite reversed the trend and posted aContinue Reading

US equities ended slightly higher on Monday as investors balanced renewed tariff threats from President Trump against optimism for upcoming corporate earnings. Despite the weekend announcement of fresh 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico starting in August, markets largely shrugged off the risk, expecting room for negotiation. The S&P 500 posted a modest gain,Continue Reading

Markets retreated on Friday as escalating trade tensions rattled investor confidence, snapping a strong rally from the previous session. The Dow dropped nearly 280 points, while both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped into weekly losses following President Trump’s announcement of a 35% tariff on Canada and threats of broader global levies. Sentiment soured furtherContinue Reading

Tech optimism returned on Wednesday as the Nasdaq closed at a fresh record, driven by strong gains in Nvidia and other AI-linked names. Broader sentiment remained resilient despite escalating trade tensions, with investors largely brushing off new tariff announcements from President Trump. European stocks edged higher, nearing one-month peaks, while Asian markets ended mixed afterContinue Reading

Confusion over US trade policy kept markets unsettled on Tuesday after President Trump confirmed a 1 August deadline for sweeping new tariffs. Stocks struggled for direction, with the S&P 500 ending flat, the Dow falling, and the Nasdaq barely higher. A surprise 50% tariff on copper imports sent prices soaring, while mixed performance across sectorsContinue Reading

Wall Street fell sharply on Monday as renewed tariff tensions sparked a broad-based sell-off, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new levies on imports from multiple nations. All three major indices logged their worst daily performances since mid-June, as investors digested the latest escalation in trade tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 422 points,Continue Reading

European markets lost ground on Friday as investors grew wary of renewed US tariffs and the lack of progress on trade deals, while losses in banking and mining shares weighed on broader sentiment. Asian markets were also subdued ahead of President Trump’s tariff deadline this week, adding to the cautious tone globally. Oil prices slippedContinue Reading

US equities closed mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both reaching fresh record highs after President Trump announced a trade agreement with Vietnam that includes a 20% tariff on imports. The deal lifted sentiment for manufacturing-linked names, despite concerns over weaker labour data after the ADP report showed private payrolls fell lastContinue Reading

Wall Street launched the second half of 2025 with mixed results on Tuesday as investors rotated away from high-flying technology stocks and turned instead to defensive healthcare shares. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 400 points on strong gains from companies like Amgen and UnitedHealth, while the S&P 500 finished near flat andContinue Reading

June closed on a high note for Wall Street, capping a stunning second-quarter comeback with fresh record highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Monday’s gains followed Canada’s decision to scrap its digital services tax, easing trade tensions with the United States ahead of next week’s crucial tariff deadline. Investors also looked to a divisiveContinue Reading

Stocks finished higher on Friday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set fresh all-time highs earlier in the session, supported by optimism over a potential China trade framework. Gains later faded as President Trump announced that US-Canada trade negotiations had been halted, triggering a partial pullback into the close. The Dow Jones also advanced, roundingContinue Reading