S&P 500 Extends Strong Start to the Year, Tech Stocks Climb
The S&P 500 rose modestly on Wednesday, continuing a strong start to the week that pushed the benchmark into the green for the year. The broad market index inched up 0.10% to
US Markets Plunge Amid Escalating Trade War
Volatility rattled American assets on Monday as stocks extended their three-week decline to nearly 10%, driven by escalating trade tensions with Canada. The Canadian dollar weakened after President Donald Trump threatened additional
The Yield on 30-Year US Treasuries Climbs to Highest Level in Over a Year
The yield on 30-year US Treasuries surged to the highest level in more than a year on Monday, offering a preview of how financial markets might react under President-elect Donald Trump’s leadership
U.S. Recession Risk Rises Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The likelihood of a U.S. recession in 2025 has increased to approximately 40%, with potential long-term consequences for the country’s investment standing, according to J.P. Morgan’s chief economist Bruce Kasman. Speaking in
Trump Doubles Canada Tariffs, Markets React
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from Canada to 50%, escalating an already tense trade standoff. The move, effective Wednesday, also