Dow Jones today plunges nearly 500 points as investor confidence shaken U.S. stocks tumbled Friday as investors digested disappointing labor market data and a fresh wave of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, sparking fears of a broader economic slowdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 498 points, or 1.1%. The S&P 500 dropped 1.5%,…
Operating income for H1 reached $10.9 billion, up 10% LONDON: Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.L) delivered a powerful set of first-half 2025 results, driven by double-digit income growth in key divisions and record wealth inflows, prompting a significant $1.3 billion share buyback and a 37% dividend hike. Group Chief Executive Bill Winters declared the performance reflected…
Dow Jones edges down 19 points amid broader market gains, earnings focus Wall Street stocks advanced Monday, lifting key indexes to record territory, while Treasury yields softened at the start of a busy week for corporate earnings. The gains came despite escalating U.S. tariff negotiations with trading partners ahead of an August 1 deadline. All…
Ireland, Greece, and Korea show progress, while China and Turkey face persistent barriers MSCI Inc. has released its 2025 Global Market Accessibility Review, highlighting a year marked by significant reforms in market infrastructure, particularly across Emerging and Frontier Markets. The report, published annually, evaluates the investability of equity markets using five core criteria and 18…
But what is a trade war? At its core, it’s an economic battle where countries impose tariffs or trade barriers against each other, leading to cycles of retaliation. From higher consumer prices to disrupted supply chains, these conflicts reshape industries, strain diplomatic relations, and even alter the course of global markets. On April 9, 2025,…
Stocks reverse losses after president temporarily eases trade war measures U.S. stocks staged a dramatic rebound Wednesday after President Trump announced a temporary easing of trade tariffs, sparking the biggest single-day rally in months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rocketed up 2,476 points (6.6%) to 39,683 by mid-afternoon, while the S&P 500 surged 7.8% and…