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Asian Markets Struggle as US-China Trade Talks End without Breakthrough

Asian shares were flat on Wednesday after trade talks between the United States and China ended without any progress. Investors are bracing for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. There was a cautious shift in key indexes that included the Nikkei, Hang Seng, and MSCI's Asia-Pacific index. Crude prices edged higher as earnings and central bank announcements took the global market spotlight.
Jul 30, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Asian Stocks Decline on Growing Trade Deal Concerns, Oil Prices RIse

Asian shares fell on Tuesday as worries about the lasting impact of the U.S.-EU trade deal continued to weigh. But even as they sidestepped the worst-case tariffs, investors fear that higher levies will hobble global growth. Oil prices also shot up after President Trump gave Russia a new deadline over Ukraine, further roiling markets.
Jul 29, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Global Stocks Dip Ahead of Trump's Tariff Deadline and Key Central Bank Decisions

Global stocks declined on Friday, as investors pulled back money before next week's big risk events, such as the deadline for Donald Trump's tariffs and central bank meetings. Stocks fell, the dollar was lower and government bond yields were steady. Wall Street gains, U.S. payrolls, Fed in focus too.
Jul 26, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Asian Markets Rise on Trade Optimism and Strong US Earnings

Asian stocks rose Thursday, following Wall Street to records after fresh signs of progress in the long-running U.S. trade dispute with the European Union and a new multination trade pact with Pacific Rim countries. Investors are now scrutinizing the ECB's policy decision and Trump's surprise visit to the Fed.
Jul 25, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Caution Grips on Asian Markets as Tariff Deadline and Earnings Wave Approach

Asian shares dipped on Tuesday after hitting a near four-month high in the previous session, as investors awaited key central bank meetings this week, including an interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve. Japanese stocks dropped following the election defeat of the ruling coalition, and the yen steadied. With big earnings ahead and the Aug. 1 tariff deadline approaching, investors are still on edge about trade, interest rates and Federal Reserve independence.
Jul 22, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Global Stocks Rise Ahead of Tariff Talks and U.S. Earnings, Inflation Data

Global stock markets rallied on Tuesday as investors focused on upcoming U.S. earnings, inflation data and the latest on global trade talks. President Trump threatened fresh tariffs and set a 50-day peace deadline for Russia to avoid sanctions, but markets remained steady
Jul 15, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Trump's New Tariff Threats Shake Global Markets as EU and Mexico Brace for Impact

Global markets were skittish on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened new 30% tariffs on imports from the EU and Mexico as of August 1. Although investors by now are accustomed to tariff talk, European futures fell broadly. Shares were little changed in Asia, and U.S. futures fell, on the eve of some key earnings and inflation data that will help set the tone for the week.
Jul 14, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Wall Street Ends Lower as Trump Targets Canada with Tariffs, Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion

U.S. stocks fell Friday after President Trump said he would impose a 35% on some Canadian imports, spooking the markets. The S&P 500 declined 0.33 %, and the Dow fell 0.63 %. Nvidia hit a $4.02 trillion record valuation, while Meta stocks fell by 1.3%. Investors are no looking closely at second-quarter earnings and the effects of tariffs, with such companies as JPMorgan and Netflix reporting next week
Jul 12, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Trump's Tariff Threat Sends World Stock Markets Sliding; Wall Street Hopes for Trade Resolution Before Earnings

U.S. and European stock futures dropped in Asia on Friday as U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada and the EU. Futures for the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 fell 0.4%, and the euro was weaker while the dollar rose. Even as trade tensions have risen, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed Thursday at record highs as Nvidia became the first company to hit a $4 trillion valuation. Investors are bracing for Q2 earnings next week.
Jul 12, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Nvidia Surge Powers Nasdaq to Record High as Fed Minutes Signal Rate Cuts

Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday, with Nvidia leading the way to $4 trillion and tech giants earning strong gains. The Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes indicated that rate cuts could be on the way later this year, despite inflation related to tariffs.
Jul 10, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Asian Market Struggle as Trump Expand Tariff War, Copper Hits Record High

Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as U.S. President Trump's announcement of a 50% copper tariff and hints of fresh duties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals piled pressure. With an August 1 trade deadline coming to a head, investors were also nervous. At the same time, the U.S. dollar rose to a 2.5-week high and copper prices touched an all-time high in New York trading.
Jul 9, 2025
By Anshul Panda