U.S. stock futures fall after President Donald Trump announces new tariffs that undermine the decades-old global trading system. Trump has threatened general tariffs on all imports and higher taxes on “bad actors” in trade. The implementation of previously announced auto tariffs will worsen trade tensions. Trump announced his most broad tariffs on Wednesday, imposing a Read More
U.S. stock index futures experienced a significant decline on Wednesday evening following the announcement by President Donald Trump of a minimum 10% tariff on all imported goods, alongside substantially higher reciprocal duties imposed on select countries. S&P 500 Futures experienced a decline of 3.6%, settling at 5,505.25 points, whereas Nasdaq 100 Futures fell by 4.5% to Read More
U.S. stock index futures experienced a decline on Wednesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance in anticipation of the forthcoming implementation of President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. As of 04:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures experienced a decline of 120 points, equating to a 0.3% decrease. Similarly, S&P 500 Futures fell by 20 points, Read More
Navarro asserts that tariffs will generate $600 billion annually for the government, yet he characterizes this as a tax reduction. Financial markets are experiencing volatility as President Trump gears up to initiate his forthcoming tariff measures on Wednesday. Concerns are warranted as Mr. Trump’s principal trade adviser, Peter Navarro, claims that the tariffs will result Read More
U.S. stock futures exhibited a lackluster performance on Tuesday, as market participants positioned themselves in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s highly awaited announcement regarding extensive new tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated that the announcement is scheduled for April 2, coinciding with the White House’s release of a list detailing foreign countries’ regulations deemed Read More
U.S. stock index futures declined on Sunday evening amid heightened risk aversion, driven by the impending April 2 deadline set by President Donald Trump for the imposition of additional trade tariffs, alongside ongoing worries regarding decelerating economic growth. Futures continued to decline following a disappointing session on Friday, as investors reacted to inflation figures that exceeded Read More
The stock market is inherently sensitive to global events, with Dow Jones futures often acting as an early indicator of market sentiment. Geopolitical developments, ranging from trade wars to international conflicts, can send ripples through financial markets, influencing investor confidence, capital flows, and overall market stability. 1. Trade Disputes and Economic Sanctions One of the Read More
The days when Bitcoin (BTC) was an unknown internet currency are long gone. By the end of 2024, it had broken into the top ten global currencies by market cap, and institutional adoption has gone through the roof. How did this happen, and what does the future hold for this token that has changed the Read More
On Monday morning, Google and Nvidia stock boosted Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures, while Dow Jones futures rose somewhat. The upcoming week is dominated by the Federal Reserve meeting and artificial intelligence (AI) events hosted by Nvidia (NVDA) and Microsoft (MSFT). A mixed bag was the week for the stock market surge. While the Nasdaq Read More
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq all showed minor gains on Thursday morning. Lennar (LEN), a homebuilder, software provider UiPath (PATH), and security firm SentinelOne (S) all made announcements. Wednesday was a positive day for the stock market rally. Like artificial intelligence rally leader Nvidia (NVDA), the Nasdaq Read More
