China has said it's evaluating approaches from US officials to start negotiations about tariffs, a potential de-escalation in the trade war that has raised hopes that formal trade talks could start soon.

Trump tariffs live updates: China says 'door is open' to trade talks with the US

European auto giants reported a sharp drop in first-quarter profit, and many suspended or cut full-year financial guidance, partially attributing the industry pain to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.

Auto giants ditch financial guidance as industry reels from Trump tariff chaos

On Wednesday, it was reported that China had quietly compiled a list of US-made goods exempt from its 125% tariffs, aiming to ease trade tensions without public concessions. Companies, particularly those reliant on US technologies—such as pharmaceuticals and chipmakers—are being discreetly informed about these exemptions.

Trump tariffs live updates: China eases tariffs on select US goods as Trump says Beijing will 'eat’ the costs

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared to confirm reporting on​ Monday that a deal has been reached with automakers to​ ease tariffs, in another potential policy reversal that could grant a major reprieve for a beleaguered industry.

Howard Lutnick says ‘deal’ has been reached on auto tariffs

Wall Street enters a pivotal time this week with stocks nearly back to pre-tariff levels and a flood of key economic data and corporate earnings on deck.

April jobs report, Big Tech earnings in focus amid stock market recovery

The week began with a sharp selloff on Monday due to escalating trade tensions, but markets rebounded strongly in the following days, led by gains in technology stocks.

Will The Rally Continue?

US stock futures climbed for a fourth straight day on Friday, on track for their longest winning streak in more than two months, as trade tensions eased and Federal Reserve officials signaled they may cut rates sooner than expected.

Stock market today: Dow jumps, Nasdaq surges as Wall Street rallies for fourth day on easing trade tensions

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Treasury yields declined on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that high tariffs on China may be coming down, and backtracked plans to fire the Federal Reserve chief. At 5:30 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was down over 3 basis points at 4.349%, while the 2-year Treasury yield was down nearly 3 basis points at 3.832%.

Treasury yields decline as Trump considers reversing high China tariffs

President Trump told reporters "I have no intention of firing" Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell even though he wants the policymaker to lower interest rates, making the comment less than a week after Trump asserted on social media that "Powell's termination cannot come fast enough."


Trump: 'I have no intention of firing' Fed's Powell

A period marked by significant volatility due to geopolitical developments and corporate earnings reports.

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Tesla investors are anxious to know if plans to roll out a cheaper car and a robotaxi service this year are on track, and whether CEO Elon Musk is ready to ditch his role in the Trump administration soon and get back to managing the company more closely.

Tesla investors await details on affordable electric car, plans to boost sales

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US stock futures fell early Monday as investors prepared for another week of developments on President Trump's fast-moving tariff policies and for the kickoff of Big Tech earnings reports. Futures tied to the S&P 500 were down 1%, while those on the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures also dropped 0.9%.


 Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall with Trump tariffs, Big Tech earnings kickoff in focus

On Thursday, all eyes were on the trade negotiations that began between the US administration and Japan. President Trump had previously touted "big progress" in tariff talks, but Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato expressed concerns over the global economic fallout from tariffs. He warned that the market volatility could potentially disrupt Japan's economic recovery.


All eyes on US-Japan trade talks as Nvidia CEO visits Beijing

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US stock futures climbed on Tuesday, as optimism over a possible auto tariff reprieve lifted sentiment ahead of the next round of corporate earnings. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.10% and the benchmark S&P 500 rose 0.18%. Futures attached to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite were up 0.2%.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Trump floats auto tariff reprieve

China on Friday struck back at President Trump's ballooning tariffs, raising its duties on imports of US goods to 125% from 84%. The countermeasures will come in on Saturday, further intensifying a US-China trade war that has roiled US stocks. The trade conflict has weighed on investor sentiment, even as Trump instituted a 90-day pause on steep Liberation Day tariffs and the EU matched a US pause on retaliatory duties.

China hits back, hikes tariffs on US goods to 125% from 84%

President Donald Trump dramatically reversed course, dropping his country-specific tariffs down to a universal 10% rate for all trade partners except China. China’s tariff rate will jump to 125%, effective immediately, the White House says.


Trump tariffs: World breathes sigh of relief after White House reprieve; European Union pauses countermeasures

China’s foreign ministry reiterated Wednesday that Beijing will take “resolute and forceful” measures to protect its own interests, after net total tariffs of 104% on Chinese imports into the U.S. took effect

China says it will continue to take ‘resolute and forceful’ countermeasures as U.S. tariffs kick in

China pledged to retaliate against Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat and mobilized state organs to send a message of resilience, raising the risk of a prolonged trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

China vows ‘fight to the end’ on tariffs as it props up markets

The U.S. stock market experienced significant volatility during the week of 

, primarily due to escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.​

Will There Be A Relief Bounce This Week?

U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to impose sweeping new reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners on Wednesday, upending decades of rules-based trade, risking cost increases and likely drawing retaliation from all sides.

Trump to escalate global trade tensions with 'Liberation Day' tariffs on trading partners

Stocks are hovering near their lowest levels of the year, with President Trump's latest tariff announcements and fears about the US economy's path forward sending equities lower in the final full week of the first quarter.

Stocks had worst quarter in years amid Trump tariff chaos

The U.S. stock market experienced notable volatility during the week of March 24 to March 28, 2025, influenced by evolving trade policies, inflation concerns, and shifts in consumer sentiment.​ 

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Global stocks slipped as investors awaited more clarity on US tariff plans and the economic outlook before President Donald Trump’s April 2 deadline to impose a fresh trade levies. In premarket trading, shares in Tesla Inc. and Nvidia Corp. edged lower. Video game retailer GameStop Corp. jumped 12% after it said its board approved adding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

Global stocks slip as US tariff uncertainty weighs

Nvidia stock was edging down early on Tuesday. The chip maker doesn’t look to have fully escaped the threat of tariffs on semiconductors. Nvidia shares were down 1.1% at $120.13 in premarket trading, while futures tied to the benchmark S&P 500 index were dropping 0.2%. The stock rose 3.2% on Monday.

Nvidia stock slips. AI chips haven’t fully escaped Trump tariff risk

Stocks struggled to gain steam last week as uncertainty around President Trump's tariff plans continued to loom over markets. The S&P 500 popped about 0.5% while the Dow Jones Industrial rose more than 1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite added nearly 0.2%. This week, a reading of the Fed's preferred inflation gauge will highlight the economic releases.

The Fed's preferred inflation gauge and tariff talk

President Xi Jinping’s government is set to welcome a US senator close to Donald Trump for talks in China, as the world’s largest economies try to move forward trade negotiations that have stalled at lower levels.

 China to welcome Trump-aligned senator with trade talks stalled

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he doesn't know anyone who is confident in their forecast these days. But what he did say with assurance was that the central bank will be ready to respond once the tariff uncertainty becomes enacted policy. In a message that reassured the market, and to a certain extent the White House, Powell appeared to take lessons from the Fed's pandemic response

The Fed, and economy, can still afford to wait patiently amid tariff uncertainty

Google’s owner, Alphabet, has agreed to buy the cybersecurity group Wiz for $32 billion (£24.7 billion), the biggest acquisition it has ever made. The search company’s purchase of the Israeli startup comes as Google attempts to catch its competitors Microsoft and Amazon in the competitive cloud services market.

Google’s parent to buy cybersecurity group Wiz in its biggest ever deal

Chipmaker giant CEO Jensen Huang is expected on Tuesday to reveal fresh details about the company's newest artificial intelligence chip at its annual software developer conference. The company's stock has more than quadrupled in value over the past three years as it powered the rise of advanced AI systems such as ChatGPT, Claude, and many others.

Nvidia expected to reveal details of latest AI chip at conference

During the week of March 10 to March 14, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced significant volatility, culminating in a notable rally on Friday.

Is Four Red Weeks In a Row & Down Around 10% From Its Peak Enough?

Shares of Intel are jumping more than 7% in premarket trading Wednesday following a report that TSMC has approached U.S. chip designers Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom about forming a joint venture to own and run the chipmaker's foundry division.

 Intel Stock Jumps as TSMC Considers Foundry Stake With Nvidia and Other Chipmakers

The sell-off continued on Wall Street Monday as investors grow increasingly concerned about the possibility of a recession. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite saw the biggest decline of the major indexes, plummeting 4% and marking its worst session since September 2022. Tech stocks were hit especially hard, as the seven most valuable tech companies lost more than $750 billion in market value on Monday.

 5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday

The week of March 3 to March 7, 2025, was marked by significant volatility across major U.S. stock indices, influenced by trade tensions, economic data, and corporate earnings.

Are The Wagons Circled?

Stocks sank last week as a lack of clarity around President Donald Trump's tariff plans and what they could mean for the economy's overall trajectory gripped markets. In the week ahead key updates on inflation, with fresh readings on the Producer Price Index and Consumer Price Index, will be in focus as investors look for any clues on how tariffs may impact the path forward for prices. Updates on inflation expectations and consumer sentiment are also on the calendar.

Inflation in center focus amid tariff fears

US President Donald Trump's tariffs are reshaping US trade policy and overhauling decades of free-trade agreements with friend and foe alike. The trade posturing could have ramifications for inflation, with the potential to push prices higher. That, in turn, could influence where the Federal Reserve takes interest rates in the coming months — and years.

Wall Street week ahead rocky US stock market faces inflation data test

Let’s start with the big picture. I believe 2025 will be a 

, potentially ending with high single-digit gains. However, I also expect a 

 at some point during the year. This prediction is tied to the potential success of the current administration’s policies, which could create what’s known as a 

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The initial market shock of Trump slapping new tariffs on Mexico and Canada led to the full erasure of the post-election Trump bump on Tuesday. But amid retaliatory tariffs and warnings from businesses about the squeeze of forceful levies, it seems clear that Wall Street is delivering its own resounding judgment on Trump’s economic actions.

Wall Street is delivering its judgment of Trump's economic policy

“Tariffs” may be the most beautiful word in the dictionary for U.S. President Donald Trump, but it is one that stokes fear in investors. Risk-on assets such as stocks and cryptocurrency sank Monday after Trump refused to pardon Canada and Mexico from a hefty 25% duty on all goods imported from both countries.

Stocks tank globally as tit-for-tat tariffs begin

The first week of March will bring investors a crucial jobs report and a range of key retail earnings that could have the potential to either stoke or allay fears about the US economy and the consumer showing some signs of stress.

Jobs report, crucial retail earnings kick off March trading for investors

The stakes are high for the monthly U.S. jobs report in the coming week, as investors gauge whether a string of worrisome data is signaling significant concern about the economy. The benchmark S&P 500 stock index has pulled back 4% from its all-time high reached earlier this month, while falling Treasury yields and a slide in bitcoin are also indicating increasing investor wariness.

Wall St Week Ahead Rising investor angst about economy to be tested by US jobs data. 

The company reported its fourth quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, beating analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines and issuing solid Q1 guidance. Nvidia's stock swung between small gains and losses early on Thursday as investors digested the report. Shares were up less than 1% in premarket trading.

Nvidia earnings, outlook top Wall Street forecasts as CEO Jensen Huang touts 'light speed' AI advances

Global shares rose as investors geared up for key earnings results from Nvidia Corp. which could help reignite the artificial intelligence-driven rally.

Global stocks gain ahead of crucial Nvidia result

Global shares traded cautiously higher on Tuesday, in light of growing evidence of a softening in the U.S. economy ahead of earnings from Nvidia, while the euro eased below the one-month highs that followed Germany's weekend election.

Stocks nudge up; US curbs on China tech rattle sentiment

The company said Monday it will invest $500 billion on expanding US facilities over the next four years, a move that could help it avoid new tariffs on goods imported from China.

Apple, facing tariffs on Chinese imports, says it will invest $500 billion in US facilities

The week of February 17 to February 21, 2025, saw significant volatility in the U.S. stock markets, culminating in notable declines across major indices.

Will Nvidia decide the near-term direction?

Nvidia's profit report next week could steer the U.S. stock market's course, as investors seek confirmation that the AI-driven investment trend, which has powered equities for two years, is intact after last month's panic-selling triggered by the Chinese startup DeepSeek.

Wall Street week ahead: Nvidia to offer AI trade reality check

Clouds and vertigo have tempered the S&P 500's new all-time highs in the form of heavy tariff threats, brewing discontent from trading partners and political allies, and a growing apprehension that inflation’s reacceleration — just barely under control — will only get worse. 

The market’s all-time highs come with a load of anxiety

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he plans to impose tariffs of around 25% on auto imports as well as semiconductors and pharmaceuticals shipped to the United States as early as April 2.

Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on autos, chips and pharmaceuticals

Global stocks rose, with Wall Street set for gains, as Russian and US officials met to negotiate an end to the three-year war in Ukraine.

Stocks rise on US-Russia talks to end Ukraine war

During the week of February 10 to February 14, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced notable gains, with major indices reaching or approaching record highs.

Is the market ready to make a new ATH & sustain it? 

Coinbase cashed in for the final quarter of 2024. Shares of the exchange fell slightly to $295.18 each in pre-market trading on Friday, despite a better-than-expected earnings report the night before. The pullback in the stock likely reflects its mixed guidance for the first quarter, where an increase in marketing spending could bring a sequential step-down in profit margins.

Coinbase earnings get boost from the Trump sea change: What Wall Street is saying. 

Elon Musk says he is prepared to drop his attempt to buy OpenAI if the ChatGPT maker maintains its unusual current structure in which the world’s leading and most valuable AI company is operated by a nonprofit.

Elon Musk will withdraw his nearly $100 billion bid for OpenAI if it remains a nonprofit

The January consumer price index report is likely to tell a familiar story: another month, another expected miss for inflation as it relates to the Federal Reserve’s goal, with concerns aplenty about what happens from here.

Consumer price report Wednesday expected to show inflation isn’t going away

Spotify Technology SA’s founders recently pocketed about $1 billion from selling the audio-streaming giant’s stock as they increasingly build up investments outside the company.

Spotify founders pocket $1 billion selling booming tech stock 

The focus on artificial intelligence is spreading to stocks beyond US technology heavyweights, boosting analysts’ earnings estimates for a broader array of S&P 500 companies.

AI is major earnings focus for US corporates far beyond Big Tech

Another forecast miss from a U.S. megacap combines with caution ahead of January's employment report to keep a lid on stocks into Friday's open - with buoyant long-dated Treasuries squashing the yield curve to its flattest for the year.

Morning Bid: Cloudy Amazon, Payrolls and a Flatter Curve

Maersk stock jumped 9% after the shipping giant posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Thursday, putting shares on course for their best daily performance since 2020.

Shipping giant Maersk’s shares jump 9% on profit beat despite trade uncertainty

Two market shocks less than three weeks into Trump's second presidential term have revived a playbook familiar to tech investors: "Buy the dip" is alive and kicking.

Tech investors are aggressively buying the dip

China unveiled a series of retaliatory measures against the U.S. on Tuesday, shortly after U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods took effect, raising concerns of a broader trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports starting February 10

During the week of February 3 to February 7, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced notable volatility influenced by trade policy developments, corporate earnings reports, and economic data releases.

Are stocks showing signs of exhaustion?

During the week of January 27 to January 31, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced mixed performance, influenced by significant developments in the technology sector and new trade policies.

Is NVIDIA still the market leader

Is NVIDIA still the market leader?

U.S. technology stocks tumbled in pre-market trading Monday after President Donald Trump imposed substantial tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico, raising concerns about potential retaliation affecting the tech sector.

U.S. technology stocks tumbled in pre-market trading Monday

As we close out the first month of the year, it’s worth reflecting on the 

 and its potential implications for the markets in 2025. While the January Effect has evolved over the years, it remains a topic of interest for traders and investors who want to better understand seasonal market trends and their possible predictive value.

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Risks to the U.S. stock market are piling up as cracks emerge in the technology trade and the path for interest rates is clouded by persistent inflation worries that are being exacerbated by the potential for looming tariffs.

US stock market confronts risks as investors grapple with tech, Fed outlook

The release of a less capital-intensive artificial intelligence model from China’s DeepSeek sent a chill through the U.S. stock market Monday, initiating a massive selloff led by Nvidia, which roared back Tuesday, recovering almost half of its record-setting losses.

DeepSeek Live Updates: OpenAI and Microsoft reportedly probe if DeepSeek used their data for training

Global technology shares sank on Tuesday, as a market rout sparked by the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model entered its second day, making investors question the sky-high valuation and dominance of AI bellwethers.

Tech selloff deepens as DeepSeek upsets global AI race

During the week of January 20 to January 24, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced notable gains, with major indices reaching record highs before a slight decline on Friday.

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U.S. technology firms plunged in premarket trading, as Chinese startup DeepSeek sparked concerns over competitiveness in AI and America’s lead in the sector, triggering a global sell-off.

Nvidia falls 14% in premarket trading as China’s DeepSeek triggers global tech sell-off

Stock gains could become more broad-based as global central banks cut interest rates faster than the Federal Reserve, helping growth to pick up, according to Bank of America Corporation strategists.

BofA strategists see better stock breadth as Fed rates diverge

GE Aerospace on Thursday forecast a stronger full-year profit as demand for its high-margin parts and services got a boost from airlines flying older jets to sidestep a persistent shortage of new aircraft.

GE Aerospace forecasts upbeat 2025 profit on strong demand for parts, services

The company’s shares soared in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company reported a blockbuster holiday quarter as a robust content line-up and its entry into live sports streaming brought in a record number of new subscribers.

Netflix shares jump as subscriber surge, live sports streaming fuel growth

Global markets were volatile while the dollar rebounded on Tuesday in choppy trading as Donald Trump's returned to the White House.

Trade, tariffs, energy - markets react to Trump's return to office

The U.S. stock market experienced a robust performance during the week of January 13 to January 17, 2025, marking its best week in two months.

Is The Trump Rally Over?                

As investors seek assets that will shine under a Donald Trump presidency, one corner of the U.S. stock market expected to benefit from the Republican's policies has been stumbling. 

Small caps lose Trump bump as rising rates sap strength

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s fourth-quarter revenue and profit beat expectations, as demand for advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications continued to surge.

TSMC net profit hits record high as fourth-quarter results top expectations on robust AI chip demand

Synthesia, a video platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate clips featuring multilingual human avatars, has raised $180 million in an investment round valuing the startup at $2.1 billion.

Nvidia-backed AI video platform Synthesia doubles valuation to $2.1 billion

The S&P 500 faces its largest implied move ahead of a CPI report in nearly a year, with a potential 1% move in either direction on January 15. Robust jobs data and soaring bond yields add to the tension. 

Traders brace for S&P 500’s busiest CPI day since March 2023

During the week of January 6 to January 10, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced notable declines, influenced by economic data and sector-specific developments.

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Global stocks fell on Monday, while the dollar hit 26-month peaks following a bumper U.S. jobs report that prompted investors to question if interest rates will fall at all this year, just as earnings season is about to get underway.

Stocks tumble as traders cast doubt on 2025 rate cut

The company posted December quarter revenue that topped analyst estimates, as the company continues to get a boost from the AI boom. 

World’s biggest chipmaker TSMC posts record 2024 revenue as AI boost continues

The shares of IonQ Inc. and other companies linked to quantum computing tumbled in premarket trading on Wednesday, after Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said that “very useful” quantum computers are likely decades away.

Quantum Stocks Drop as Nvidia CEO Sees Use Years Away

NVIDIA and Uber Technologies have partnered to hasten the creation of artificial intelligence-powered autonomous cars. The firms stated in a joint statement that the cooperation would make use of DGX Cloud and NVIDIA's Cosmos platform to improve the scalability and efficiency of autonomous driving solutions.

Uber teams up with NVIDIA to advance autonomous driving technology

Global semiconductor stocks climbed on Monday after contract electronics giant Foxconn announced record fourth-quarter revenues, suggesting the artificial intelligence boom has far more room to run.

Global chip stocks climb as Foxconn’s bumper results show a continuation of the AI boom

During the holiday-shortened week from December 30, 2024, to January 3, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced mixed performance.

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The company achieved record electric vehicle sales in China in December, marking a new milestone for the company. The EV maker reported approximately 83,000 units sold in China during December, a 12.8% increase compared to November. 

 Tesla hits record EV sales in China despite global dip

The company is offering discounts on its top-end iPhones and other products in China for the upcoming Chinese New Year as the U.S. tech giant faces heightened competition in one of its most crucial markets.

Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up

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. Interest rates play a crucial role in shaping stock market movements, and I track daily, weekly, and monthly changes using my custom spreadsheet. 

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The recalled Models were manufactured between Sept. 28, 2021, and Nov. 22 at the company’s gigafactory in Shanghai. Tesla will fix the issue via an over-the-air software update.

Tesla Recalls Nearly 78,000 Model 3, Model Y Vehicles In China

Boeing shares dropped nearly 5% in premarket after South Korea ordered an inspection of all B737-800 planes, the model involved in a deadly Jeju Air crash over the weekend.

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