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Asian markets are expected to open cautiously on May 7 as investors await a crucial policy decision from the US Federal Reserve and monitor developments in global trade negotiations. Market sentiment remains fragile amid mixed economic data from China, volatile currency movements, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in South Asia. The region’s equities may see range-bound trading with pockets of volatility as traders balance optimism around easing tariffs with concerns over inflation and interest rate trajectories.On May 6, Asia-Pacific markets ended on a mixed note. Mainland China’s CSI 300 index rose...

Asian market sentiment was mixed on Monday, with Australian shares retreating, and most major markets closed for public holidays. Investors digested the implications of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese securing a historic second consecutive term—Australia’s first in over two decades—while Indian equities climbed on positive investor sentiment and a strong rally in Adani Group stocks. Meanwhile, oil prices plunged and Asia-Pacific currencies strengthened against a weaker US dollar.Australian markets dip despite Albanese’s re-election Copy link to section Australian equities reversed early gains, with the S&P/ASX 200 falling 0.97% to close at...

Tyler Shepherd  |  ContributorMore and more Americans are turning to self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) as economic volatility and inflation fears challenge traditional retirement strategies. Unlike standard IRAs—where investors are largely limited to stocks, mutual funds, and bonds—SDIRAs allow for a broader range of assets, including real estate, private loans, and even cryptocurrencies. This shift is part of a larger trend toward portfolio diversification and hands-on control over retirement savings. Breaking Away from Market Volatility  The appeal of SDIRAs often lies in their potential to shield portfolios from the ups and downs of the...

The US dollar has been the anchor of the global financial system for decades now. But in recent weeks, market behaviour has started to tell a different story. As President Donald Trump continues to double down on tariffs and policy threats, capital is beginning to move elsewhere. What used to be as the safe haven currency is now treated as a liability. And while investors are losing their confidence in the dollar, the euro is moving in the opposite way. You don’t usually see that outside of wars or financial crises. But now,...

Ethan Stone  |  ContributorThere are many roads to becoming a landlord. Some get there intentionally by buying a rental property and pursuing their dream of passive income. Others come upon it accidentally by inheriting a property. In the past, landlords typically turned to property management companies to alleviate their burdens, an option that often came with a hefty price tag. Today, however, landlords can leverage TurboTenant to do it themselves with ease and efficiency. “TurboTenant supports do-it-yourself landlords — no matter how many rentals they have — in managing their properties with...

Investors fear that the tariffs will cause inflation to accelerate and economic growth to slow.Financial advisors urge caution, noting that many of the effects are yet to be seen.“Right now, there are so many questions,” Catherine Valega, a wealth manager at Burlington-based Green Bee Advisory. “We’re talking about US exceptionalism — is that over? Maybe.“One analyst worries about a more dire outcome.“The only positive is you have to believe this will not stay in its current form,” said Dan Ives, a research analyst at Wedbush Securities, based in Los Angeles....

04 Apr 2025, 06:25 AM IST Updates to this LIVE blog have ended 03 Apr 2025, 09:04 PM IST Trump Tariff Announcement LIVE: Dow drops 1,500 amid global market slump Trump Tariff Announcement LIVE: As Donald Trump's tariffs kicked in, the S&P 500 slumped 4 per cent in morning trading – being seen as the worst than the drops for other major stock markets.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1,520 points, or 3.6 per cent, as of 10:10 am Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 4 per cent...

Trump Tariff News LIVE: US President Donald Trump is all set to announce reciprocal tariffs on 2 April, which will immediately come into effect. Donald Trump has styled the new US tariff plans as coming on America's "Liberation Day".Earlier, the White House had slammed India for imposing a 100 per cent tariff on America’s agricultural products and highlighted similar trade barriers in the EU, Japan, and Canada.According to reports, quoting US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the US President will announce the tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House...

Donald Trump Tariff Announcement LIVE: US President Donald Trump is all set to announce reciprocal tariffs on April, which will immediately come into effect and affect almost all countries across the world. Donald Trump has called the new US tariff plans as coming on America's “Liberation Day", saying it will improve the US economy.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US President will announce the tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House at around 4 pm Washington time on April 2, which is 1:30 am IST on April...

Donald Trump Tariff Announcement LIVE: US President Donald Trump is all set to announce reciprocal tariffs on April, which will immediately come into effect and affect almost all countries across the world. Donald Trump has called the new US tariff plans as coming on America's “Liberation Day", saying it will improve the US economy.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US President will announce the tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House at around 4 pm Washington time on April 2, which is 1:30 am IST on April...