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How Wall Street banks cashed in on Trump’s tariff turbulence as market volatility boosted equity trading revenues

While US President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff campaign has rattled markets and tested corporate nerves, Wall Street banks are reaping the rewards. Major US lenders have reported robust earnings for the first quarter, buoyed by a resurgence in equities trading as investors scrambled to reposition portfolios amid mounting geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty. Bank of… Continue reading How Wall Street banks cashed in on Trump’s tariff turbulence as market volatility boosted equity trading revenues

Honda considers ramping up US production to offset Trump tariffs, aims for 90% local output

Honda Motor Co. is considering shifting a significant portion of its vehicle production from Mexico and Canada to the United States, amid escalating trade tensions triggered by a new 25% tariff on imported automobiles announced by US President Donald Trump, Nikkei reported on Tuesday. The Japanese automaker aims to have 90% of cars sold in… Continue reading Honda considers ramping up US production to offset Trump tariffs, aims for 90% local output

IEA joins OPEC in trimming oil demand forecast amid trade strains

The International Energy Agency has lowered its estimate for growth in global oil demand for 2025 as escalating trade tensions have affected the economic outlook.  “While imports of oil, gas and refined products were given exemptions from the tariffs announced by the United States, concerns that the measures could stoke inflation, slow economic growth and… Continue reading IEA joins OPEC in trimming oil demand forecast amid trade strains

Sensex rockets 1,650 points on April 15, Nifty vaults past 23,300 on US tariff reprieve

Indian equity markets delivered a powerful performance on Tuesday, April 15, closing the session with substantial gains as easing global trade tensions, particularly surrounding US tariffs, ignited broad-based buying across Dalal Street. The benchmark indices reflected the buoyant mood, scaling significant milestones amidst widespread sectoral participation. The primary catalyst for the rally was the perceived… Continue reading Sensex rockets 1,650 points on April 15, Nifty vaults past 23,300 on US tariff reprieve

Airbus stock price analysis: big beneficiary of Trump’s trade war

Airbus stock price has imploded in the past few weeks as investors reacted to Donald Trump’s tariffs and the potential supply chain issues. It has crashed from a high of €177.20 in March this year to the current €140. This article explains why the stock is a good beneficiary for the ongoing trade war. China… Continue reading Airbus stock price analysis: big beneficiary of Trump’s trade war

US stocks climb higher on Tuesday: Dow jumps 180 points, Nasdaq up 0.4%

US stocks traded mostly in the green on Tuesday, looking to extend their two-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up over 180 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each rose 0.4%. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) slid back below 30 after spiking to around 60 last week. The corporate earnings… Continue reading US stocks climb higher on Tuesday: Dow jumps 180 points, Nasdaq up 0.4%

PepeX ICO raises $1.35M as Trump’s crypto push fuels market attention

PepeX’s initial coin offering (ICO) has now surpassed $1,352,050 in funding, as interest accelerates in its fair-launch model aimed at everyday investors. Built on Solana, the PepeX platform is gaining ground at a time when Donald Trump’s expanding presence in crypto—from NFTs to memecoins and stablecoins—is intensifying market speculation. While Trump-linked tokens generate headlines and… Continue reading PepeX ICO raises $1.35M as Trump’s crypto push fuels market attention