Category: Market Summary

Futures for major U.S. stock indices point to a lower open on Monday, indicating that Wall Street could extend the losses experienced in last Friday’s session. The markets remain unsettled due to President Donald Trump’s escalating trade disputes, following his recent letters to leaders of the European Union and Mexico threatening a 30 percent tariff…

U.S. markets ended lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 logging a weekly decline amid growing concerns over a renewed global trade war. Investor sentiment soured following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, set to take effect on August 1. At the close of trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

After coming under pressure early in the session, stocks regained some ground over the course of the trading day on Friday but still closed modestly lower. The major averages all moved to the downside, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) pulling back off Thursday’s record closing highs. The Dow slid 279.13 points or…

U.S. stock futures fell Friday as renewed trade tensions rattled investor sentiment. President Trump’s announcement of steep new tariffs on Canadian imports sparked concerns over broader protectionist measures. Meanwhile, Nvidia hit a historic $4 trillion valuation, and Bitcoin soared to fresh record highs amid growing institutional interest. 1. Trump Slaps 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports…

Stocks moved mostly higher during trading on Thursday, adding to the strong gains posted during Wednesday’s session. With the upward move, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new record closing highs. The major averages pulled back off their highs going into the end of the day but still closed in positive territory. The Dow…

U.S. stocks slipped slightly on Thursday, giving back some of the strong gains from the previous session as investors weighed new tariff announcements from former President Donald Trump and fresh labor market data. As of 09:35 ET, Dow Jones futures dropped 80 points (0.2%), S&P 500 futures fell 4 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 futures…

U.S. stock futures dipped Thursday amid investor reaction to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves. Brazil has become the newest focus of Trump’s trade offensive, triggered by the country’s treatment of a political ally. Meanwhile, minutes from the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting reveal some officials believe interest rate cuts could be on the horizon this…

After ending Tuesday’s choppy trading session little changed, stocks moved mostly higher over the course of the trading session on Wednesday. The major averages gave back ground after an early advance but moved back to the upside as the day progressed, closing firmly in positive territory. The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 192.87 points or 0.9 percent…

U.S. stocks bounced back on Wednesday after two days of losses, as investors digested the latest developments in global trade negotiations and anticipated the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent meeting. As of 05:35 ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 200 points (0.5%), the S&P 500 rose 30 points (0.5%), and…

U.S. stock futures indicate a modest gain for Wednesday’s open as investors look to bounce back following a mostly flat and volatile session on Tuesday. Market sentiment is buoyed by reports that the U.S. and European Union are closing in on a trade agreement, potentially involving tariffs higher than those applied to the U.K. The…