US Stock Market

Trump's tariffs drive US markets down after plunging Asia & European markets in red

After US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on more than 60 countries, US markets failed to hold recent rallies, with futures at Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 falling by more than 1%. Trump's tariffs also plunged markets in Europe and Asia in the red.

Trump vs Powell: Can the US president really fire a Fed chief?

US President Donald Trump is escalating his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing a controversial $2.5 billion renovation and stalled interest rates. With markets jittery and Republican senators warning of fallout, the question is where a president can actually fire a Fed chair

US dollar just had its worst start since 1973. What triggered this collapse?

The US dollar has suffered its sharpest six-month decline since 1973, falling 10.8 per cent amid Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, surging national debt and waning investor confidence. As central banks reduce their dollar exposure and gold prices soar, concerns grow about America’s fiscal path, Federal Reserve pressure, and the dollar’s role as a global safe-haven currency

Boeing shares fell nearly 8% in premarket US trading after Air India plane crash

Boeing's shares were down about 7.5% at $197.82 in premarket US trading after an Air India aircraft with 242 people crashed minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad

Global markets falter as Trump’s tariffs hit US growth, breed uncertainty among investors

The combination of trade uncertainty, inflationary pressure from tariffs, and geopolitical instability has clouded the outlook for global growth. Stock indices in US, Europe, and leading Asian markets have suffered

Trump wants to fire Jerome Powell: Is Kevin Warsh the US Fed’s future? Who is he?

Donald Trump has reportedly discussed removing Jerome Powell before his term ends, raising legal questions and speculation over the Federal Reserve’s future. At the centre of these talks is Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with strong ties to Republican circles and Wall Street. Who is he, and could he soon lead America’s central bank?

Wall Street witnesses a historic jump after Trump's tariff reprieve, Asian markets track similar gains

US stock markets soared after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his sweeping reciprocal tariffs against countries around the world. S&P 500 recorded its largest rise since 2008, while the dollar gained and Treasuries pared losses

Market meltdown! Sensex, Nifty sink 3% to 10-month low; Asian, European stocks suffer

The 30-share BSE Sensex sank 2.95 per cent or points to close at 73,137.90. The broader Nifty 50 index crashed 3.24 per cent or points to conclude the day at 22,161.60.

Trump’s tariffs trigger circuit breakers in Asian markets: What it means

The Asian markets took a massive plunge on Monday as a result of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. In Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, stock exchange operators called for a circuit breaker to pause panic selling. But what are these tools used in trading, and how effective are they?

After meltdown on Wall Street, Japan's Nikkei falls 9% in early trade: How did Indian stock market react?

Benchmark stock indices in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong took were among the hardest hit in early trade on Monday, diving over 8 per cent each. Indian equities are likely to track the losses noted on Wall Street and in Asian markets