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Analysis of the S&P 500, Dow Jones industrial average and Nasdaq during Donald Trump's second term in office and how it compares to the first terms of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.One hundred and one days into Donald Trump's second presidency, investors aren't as sure as they were about the short-term outlook for America's businesses as they were when he took the oath of office.In the weeks between Trump's election and inauguration, the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 rose more than 4%, as investors expected more pro-business...

Investor sentiment towards most Asian currencies has turned increasingly positive, with market participants ramping up bullish positions as the US dollar continues to grapple with pressure stemming from uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade policies, a Reuters poll revealed Thursday.The fortnightly survey, encompassing the views of 10 analysts and fund managers, showed a clear trend towards increased optimism for regional currencies. Respondents significantly increased their long positions – bets that the currency will appreciate against the US dollar – on the Singapore dollar, the Indian rupee, the Thai baht, and...

March’s local real estate activity indicated a relatively balanced market for both Sarasota and Manatee counties, but changing national and international dynamics could call that stability into question.The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee’s March report noted continued stability in the Sarasota and Manatee real estate markets, with steady single-family home activity and a strong presence of cash buyers tilting the overall trend slightly in favor of buyers. But as international economic headwinds shift following President Donald Trump's imposition of his tariff policies, and other countries' retaliation, the market could...

US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in the red, indicating a possible start in the red after two days of gains. Futures tied to the Dow Jones are down 150 points, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down 15 points and 80 points respectively. Futures had nearly recovered all their losses, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures even turning positive, but turned course yet again. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in...

US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in the red, indicating a possible start in the red after two days of gains. Futures tied to the Dow Jones are down 150 points, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down 15 points and 80 points respectively. Futures had nearly recovered all their losses, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures even turning positive, but turned course yet again. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in...

US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in the red, indicating a possible start in the red after two days of gains. Futures tied to the Dow Jones are down 150 points, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down 15 points and 80 points respectively. Futures had nearly recovered all their losses, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures even turning positive, but turned course yet again. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US Stock Market Live: Futures on Wall Street are now in...

Apr 24, 2025 8:59 AM ISTUS Stock Market Live: Chris Wood Of Jefferies Says 'Best Over For Wall Street'US stocks’ market value has reached its peak and further corrections in equities, Treasury bonds, and the dollar are likely, according to Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy. Investors should consider adding Chinese, Indian and European assets in rebalancing their portfolios, Jefferies’ Christopher Wood said in a phone interview. US stocks’ market capitalization, as a percentage of that of the MSCI All Country World Index, reached its all-time high in late December,...

US Stock Market Live: Benchmark indices on Wall Street gained for the second day in a row on Wednesday, but could not hold on to the initial euphoria of strong gains for two consecutive sessions. Futures this Thursday morning, Indian time, are trading in the red, although the losses are minimal. The Dow futures are currently trading 80 points lower, while those of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are trading at the flat line. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US Stock Market Live: Benchmark indices on Wall...

US Stock Market Live: US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors hoped US-China trade tensions would ease. Trump stated his intention not to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and expressed willingness to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports.US Stock Market LIVE: Stocks rose on Wednesday as investors hoped US-China trade tensions would ease.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 534 points, or 1.4%. The S&P 500 climbed 1.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite rallied 2.7%.Trump said he’s willing to take a less confrontational approach to trade talks with China, noting that the current...

The dollar advanced against its major peers after US President Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.The greenback climbed the most against the yen and Swiss franc as a rise in US stock futures damped demand for haven assets. The dollar climbed as much as 1% versus both currencies to around 143.00 yen and 82.69 centimes, respectively. Some technical indicators and market positioning had suggested an overshooting of bearish dollar bets. The US currency fell to the lowest since December 2023 this week...