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Global Markets Steady as Trump's Tariff Targets Asia; Yen Drops on 25% Duties

Global markets were largely steady on Tuesday, responding in equilibrium to new U.S. tariffs on goods from Asia. The president has notified 14 countries that tariffs will increase to as much as 25 percent. Japan and South Korea were subjected to the measures, but the EU was exempted and is close to a deal. Investors anticipate more trade discussions before the Aug. 1 deadline, which is helping keep markets steady for the time being.
Jul 8, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Asian Markets Under Pressure as Trump's Tariff Deadline Looms

New highs for U.S. stocks did not translate into gains across Asian markets on Friday. Japan's Nikkei edged 0.3% higher, but Hong Kong fell 1.3%, and South Korea shed more than 1%. Wall Street was closed for Independence Day following a robust jobs report. Investors focused on President Trump's July 9 trade deal deadline and on a new $3.4 trillion spending bill that could affect future U.S. debt.Asian Markets Decline on Growing Concerns Over Trade
Jul 4, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Oil Prices Fall as Tariff Uncertainty and OPEC+ Output Plans Shake Market

Oil prices edged lower on concerns that U.S. tariffs could cut into demand and that crude supply would rise. Brent slid to $68.66, while W.T.I. dropped to $67.01. Growing U.S. crude inventories and soft Chinese service sector data also contributed, along with the pending July 9 deadline for a hike in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods.
Jul 4, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Asia Markets Rise on US-Canada Trade Hopes and Rate Cut Buzz

Asian stocks inched higher on Monday amid signs that the United States and Canada were closing in on a trade deal and after a pair of positive measures on U.S. interest rates. The dollar edged lower before key jobs data that could shape the Fed's next steps. Tech optimism lifted Wall Street, and oil remained weak, while gold was flat. Investors now await Powell's speech and Friday's payroll report.
Jun 30, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Wall Street Hits New Highs as Rate Cut Bets Rise Despite Trade Tensions

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs. Investor expectations of interest rate cuts increased following poor economic numbers, and news of a rare-earth deal with China lifted trade hopes. But gains were pared when President Trump suspended trade talks with Canada due to its digital tax on American tech companies, reigniting trade fears.
Jun 28, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Nikkei Surpasses 40,000 as Global Stocks Rise, Dollar Sinks to 3.5-Year Low

Global stocks gained on Friday as optimism for U.S. interest rate cuts boosted market sentiment. Stocks in Asia rose to multiyear highs, with Japan's Nikkei index topping 40,000. The dollar fell to near a 3.5-year low on worries about Fed independence. The price of oil and gold fell modestly. Markets also liked signs of better U.S.-China trade relations and a bracing of U.S.-Middle East strains.
Jun 27, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Wall Street Today: Dow Drops, Nasdaq Rises as Investors Eye Fed Caution and Geopolitical Ease

Wall Street showed restraint on Wednesday after two days of strong gains. The Nasdaq Composite added 61.02 points, or 0.31%, to settle at 19,973.55. The S&P 500 was flat,falling only 0.02 of a point to close at 6,092.16. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 106.59 points, or 0.25%, to end at 42,982.43. Tech stocks lift Nasdaq, Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company
Jun 26, 2025
By Anshul Panda