US stocks open mixed after President Trump told Fox Business the 100% tariff on China “won’t stand,” calling high tariffs “not sustainable.” Futures turned higher on hopes of easing trade tensions ahead of a planned Trump–Xi meeting in two weeks. The optimism comes after a turbulent Thursday that saw credit fears hit regional lenders. Zions Bancorporation ( ... Show More
Feb 2026
Walmart cautious, futures lower, Iran tensions rise
Futures point lower as investors weigh cautious guidance from Walmart and rising geopolitical risk tied to Iran. Dow futures fall about 166 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also in the red. Markets are watching consumer data and oil prices for the next signal. Walmart mode ... Show More
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Feb 2026
US lags global surge, valuation gap widens, Japan energy deal advances
Stocks are rebounding after another AI-driven sell-off, with housing starts and durable goods topping estimates despite December declines. Still, US equities are off to their worst relative start since 1995, as investors await the GDP report and reassess positioning. The S&P 500’ ... Show More
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Feb 2026
Tech sell-off deepens, AI disruption debate, IPO window tested
Futures are lower after the holiday break, with Nasdaq 100 futures off about 0.7% as investors digest last week’s worst stretch since November. The AI transition remains the central driver, with traders watching earnings commentary and capital expenditures discipline for clarity. ... Show More
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Oct 2025
Markets slide as trade tensions return
Global markets tumbled on Friday following renewed trade war fears sparked by President Trump’s aggressive rhetoric towards China. Major global indices saw sharp declines, while gold surged past USD 4,000 an ounce. In Europe, political uncertainty in France added to the risk-off ... Show More
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Mar 2025
Tariffs remain top of mind
<p>Wednesday’s announcement of new tariffs on all non-US-made cars sent shockwaves through the markets, with stock markets worldwide feeling the ripple effects. Carmakers were among the hardest hit, while some investors sought safer havens in more stable sectors, such as consumer ... Show More
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