Market Watch

Global Stock Market HighlightsOn Friday, July 4, 2025, U.S. financial markets were closed in observance of Independence Day. On July 3, 2025, U.S. stock markets closed higher, buoyed by a stronger-than-expected June jobs report. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite...

Global Stock Market HighlightsWall Street closed by around 1% on Friday, supported by the positive impact of the US reaching a trade deal with China and signaling similar agreements with other countries soon. Easing Middle East tensions and a drop in US personal...

Global Stock Market HighlightsLast Friday, U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday in a quiet session after the Juneteenth holiday. Oil prices, and the stock market, have been swinging due to concerns that the conflict could disrupt global oil supplies. Iran, a key...

Global Stock Market HighlightsLast Friday, U.S. stock markets closed sharply lower as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a broad risk-off sentiment among investors. Technology and airline stocks led the losses, whereas defence companies and energy...

Global Stock Market HighlightsLast Friday, Wall Street ended on a positive note after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report boosted investor confidence. Although hiring slowed, employers still added a solid 139,000 jobs in May, reflecting steady labor market...

Global Stock Market HighlightsLast Friday, U.S. stock markets ended the day little changed, wrapping up a strong month for equities. The upbeat monthly performance was driven by easing trade tensions, favourable inflation readings, and solid corporate earnings. Nasdaq...

Global Stock Market HighlightsLast Friday, U.S. stock markets experienced notable declines, primarily driven by renewed trade tensions. President Donald Trump announced potential tariffs, including a 50% levy on European Union imports and a 25% tariff on smartphones...

Global Stock Market HighlightsLast Friday, U.S. stock markets closed higher, driven by easing trade tensions and positive economic data. A significant factor was the announcement of a trade truce between the U.S. and China, which alleviated investor concerns over...

Global Stock Market HighlightsLast Friday, U.S. stock markets closed the week with slight losses as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S.-China trade talks set for the weekend. Sentiment was weighed down by uncertainty, especially after President Trump proposed...

Global Stock Market HighlightsU.S. stock markets ended higher last Friday, with the S&P 500 logging its ninth straight daily gain. The rally was fueled by a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report for April and renewed optimism around U.S.-China trade relations....

Global Stock Market HighlightsWith U.S. markets closed last Friday for the Good Friday holiday, trading activity was muted, and Wall Street indices ended Thursday’s session little changed. Last week, Fed Chair Powell emphasized the impact of government policies on the...

Global Stock Market HighlightsU.S. stock markets ended last Friday on a strong note, rebounding from a turbulent week dominated by trade tensions and economic uncertainty. The late-week rally was driven in part by easing pressure in the U.S. bond market, which offered...