The major averages were broadly lower near noon, with the Nasdaq down over 300 points amid escalating trade tensions and new export restrictions. This follows the U.S. government’s decision to tighten export controls on advanced AI-related computer chips. The recent U.S. actions have intensified concerns over a potential trade war. President Donald Trump has announced…
Fresh bond market volatility stemming from the Trump administration’s fast-moving tariff policies isn’t lost on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. And neither is the risk of China potentially using its robust Treasury pile to inflict economic pain on the US. “We have a big toolkit. We do buybacks. I think if Treasurys hit a certain…
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Major geopolitical risk events, including trade tensions, can trigger large corrections in stock prices, the International Monetary Fund said in a report on Monday. That in turn can generate market volatility which can threaten financial stability, it said in a chapter from its forthcoming Global Financial Stability Report. The IMF…
Representative AI image generated by Denny NEW DELHI: Asian stock markets nosedived on Monday as global financial turmoil deepened, triggered by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and China’s retaliatory measures. With fears of a full-blown trade war mounting, US futures pointed to further losses on Wall Street, compounding Friday’s historic meltdown.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell…
The benefit of hiring someone to manage your money is getting expert investment advice that protects your portfolio from market volatility while fueling its growth. But, what if you’re paying for advice you don’t agree with? Say you’ve decided to use your father’s wealth manager to oversee your own money, only they decide to put…
By Lananh Nguyen and Manya Saini (Reuters) -Jefferies’ first-quarter profit missed Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as bond trading weakened and stock market deals were stalled due to uncertainty sparked by shifting U.S. trade policy and geopolitical turmoil. The results offer investors an early glimpse at how Wall Street’s investment banking units may fare in…
The stock market can feel like a roller coaster — thrilling on the way up and terrifying on the way down. If you’re staring at headlines predicting a crash, it’s natural to worry about your portfolio. After all, no one wants to see their hard-earned retirement savings evaporate overnight. You might be asking yourself if…
We recently published a list of 10 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar Amid Market Volatility. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stands against other stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar amid market volatility. Jim Cramer in a latest program on CNBC commented on the reasons behind the…
We recently compiled a list of the 12 Most Widely Held Stocks by Individuals in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stands against the other stocks widely held by individuals in 2025. Individual investors, often called retail investors, typically invest their personal capital directly into…
U.S. stocks dipped on Friday morning, extending a losing streak that has gripped markets since late February, weighed down by trade uncertainty, recession concerns, and a decline in major technology stocks. The S&P 500 slipped 0.8%, heading for its fifth consecutive week of losses, the longest streak in over two years. The Nasdaq Composite declined…