Asian-Pacific markets tumbled on Friday, with Japan taking the brunt of the selling pressure, as Wall Street experienced renewed losses overnight. The renewed risk-off sentiment stems from escalating trade war tensions between the world’s two largest economies, offsetting earlier optimism following a brief tariff reprieve. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.28%, reflecting the widespread nature of… Continue reading Asian markets open: Nikkei leads Asian stock rout as Trump tariffs trigger trade war worries
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Indian markets open: Nifty & Sensex poised for strong start, but trade war shadows remain
Indian equity markets are expected to open on a strong note on Friday, with GIFT Nifty futures trading 467 points higher at 22,954, pointing towards a significant gap-up opening for benchmark indices. However, traders should brace for potential volatility as global sentiment remains fragile amid escalating US-China trade tensions and mixed signals from global markets.… Continue reading Indian markets open: Nifty & Sensex poised for strong start, but trade war shadows remain
European stocks register best day in years: DAX up over 4%, FTSE jumps 3%
European equities rebounded sharply on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in full reciprocal tariffs on most trade partners, offering a brief reprieve amid ongoing trade tensions. However, US markets failed to sustain their momentum from the previous session and fell back into negative territory. Best day in years for European… Continue reading European stocks register best day in years: DAX up over 4%, FTSE jumps 3%
Dow slips 1,700 points, while S&P sheds Wednesday’s gains; big tech, bank stocks see steep declines
Stocks declined on Thursday, reversing half of the previous session’s historic gains, as investors responded to US President Donald Trump’s 90-day reprieve on some “reciprocal” tariffs with concern that economic activity will still be slowed by the higher rates imposed on China. At the time of writing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by more… Continue reading Dow slips 1,700 points, while S&P sheds Wednesday’s gains; big tech, bank stocks see steep declines
Did Jamie Dimon and Bill Ackman influence Trump’s tariff pause?
Wall Street may have finally broken through Donald Trump’s hard stance on tariffs. After a week of escalating fears about a potential economic crisis, two of the biggest names in finance — Jamie Dimon and Bill Ackman — appear to have played pivotal roles in persuading 12:37 PM · Apr 9, 2025 4 Reply Copy… Continue reading Did Jamie Dimon and Bill Ackman influence Trump’s tariff pause?
Prada acquires Versace in €1.25 billion deal: what it could mean for Capri Holdings’ stock as share price falls
In a defining moment for the luxury fashion world, Prada announced on Thursday that it will acquire Versace for 1.25 billion euros ($1.38 billion) from New York-based Capri Holdings. This is the biggest luxury deal of the year, bringing a dramatic conclusion to Capri’s ambitious yet troubled quest to build an American fashion powerhouse to… Continue reading Prada acquires Versace in €1.25 billion deal: what it could mean for Capri Holdings’ stock as share price falls
Trump’s ‘great time to buy’ post sparks market manipulation claims: calls for probe grow
Donald Trump is under fire for possible market manipulation after a social media post urging investors to buy stocks preceded a sudden reversal on trade tariffs, which sent markets soaring worldwide. On Wednesday morning, just after US markets opened, Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!… Continue reading Trump’s ‘great time to buy’ post sparks market manipulation claims: calls for probe grow
US inflation cools to 2.4% in March as jobless claims rise, easing market jitters
Inflation in the United States cooled more than expected in March, while weekly jobless claims ticked higher, signaling a potential softening in the economy just as tariff tensions escalate. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Thursday that the consumer price index (CPI) slipped by a seasonally adjusted 0.1% last month, pulling the 12-month inflation… Continue reading US inflation cools to 2.4% in March as jobless claims rise, easing market jitters
After Wednesday’s record rally, Tesla stock falls 6% today as analysts cut price targets
Tesla shares fell sharply in early trading Thursday, retreating over 6% to around $254, following a historic surge in the previous session. The decline came as broader markets also opened lower, with the S&P 500 down 2.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.9%. Wednesday’s session marked Tesla’s second-best day on record, with the… Continue reading After Wednesday’s record rally, Tesla stock falls 6% today as analysts cut price targets