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Canada News.Net
09-07-2025
- Business
- Canada News.Net
Wall Street settles down after tariffs-induced volatility
NEW YORK, New York - U.S. and global markets showed a mixed performance in Tuesday's trading session, with some indices edging higher while others retreated amid fluctuating investor sentiment. U.S. Markets The Standard and Poor's 500 (^GSPC) dipped slightly, closing at 6,225.52, down 4.46 points (0.07 percent). The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell 165.60 points (0.37 percent) to 44,240.76, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) eked out a modest gain, rising 5.95 points (0.03 percent) to 20,418.46. Small-cap stocks outperformed, with the Russell 2000 (^RUT) climbing 14.51 points (0.66 percent) to 2,228.74. Meanwhile, market volatility eased as the CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX) dropped 0.98 points (5.51 percent) to 16.81. UK and European Indices UK and European markets posted broad gains, led by the FTSE 100 (^FTSE), which rose 47.65 points (0.54 percent) to 8,854.18. Germany's DAX (^GDAXI) advanced 133.24 points (0.55 percent) to 24,206.91, while France's CAC 40 (^FCHI) gained 43.24 points (0.56 percent) to 7,766.71. The Euro Stoxx 50 (^STOXX50E) climbed 30.41 points (0.57 percent) to 5,371.95. Asia and Pacific Markets Asian markets were mostly higher, with South Korea's KOSPI (^KS11) surging 55.48 points (1.81 percent) to 3,114.95. Hong Kong's Hang Seng (^HSI) rose 260.24 points (1.09 percent) to 24,148.07, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 (^AXJO) inched up 1.40 points (0.02 percent) to 8,590.70. Japan's Nikkei 225 (^N225) added 101.13 points (0.26 percent) to 39,688.81, but Taiwan's TWSE (^TWII) slipped 66.45 points (0.30 percent) to 22,362.27. Commodities & Currencies The U.S. Dollar Index ( was nearly flat, up just 0.01 percent at 97.49. The Euro Currency Index (^XDE) gained 0.15 points (0.13 percent), while the British Pound (^XDB) fell 0.21 points (0.15 percent). Latin America & Emerging Markets Brazil's Bovespa (^BVSP) declined 186.86 points (0.13 percent) to 139,302.84, while Mexico's IPC (^MXX) dropped 240.08 points (0.42 percent) to 57,183.32. Argentina's MERVAL (^MERV) surged 79,851.38 points (3.90 percent) to 2,129,785.50, marking a standout performance. Looking Ahead Investors remain cautious ahead of key economic data and corporate earnings reports later this week. Market participants will be closely watching inflation trends and central bank signals for further direction. Global Markets Wrap: Mixed Performance Across Major Indices Following are Tuesday's closing quotes for all the key indices around the world: U.S. Markets UK and European Markets FTSE 100 (^FTSE): 8,854.18, up 47.65 points (0.54 percent) DAX (^GDAXI): 24,206.91, up 133.24 points (0.55 percent) CAC 40 (^FCHI): 7,766.71, up 43.24 points (0.56 percent) Euro Stoxx 50 (^STOXX50E): 5,371.95, up 30.41 points (0.57 percent) BEL 20 (^BFX): 4,475.18, down 12.31 points (0.27 percent) Asia and Pacific Markets Hang Seng (^HSI): 24,148.07, up 260.24 points (1.09 percent) Nikkei 225 (^N225): 39,688.81, up 101.13 points (0.26 percent) Shanghai Composite ( 3,497.48, up 24.35 points (0.70 percent) S&P/ASX 200 (^AXJO): 8,590.70, up 1.40 points (0.02 percent) All Ordinaries (^AORD): 8,828.70, up 2.30 points (0.03 percent) S&P/NZX 50 (^NZ50): 12,859.02, up 94.07 points (0.74 percent) KOSPI (^KS11): 3,114.95, up 55.48 points (1.81 percent) TWSE (^TWII): 22,362.27, down 66.45 points (0.30 percent) BSE Sensex (^BSESN): 83,712.51, up 270.01 points (0.32 percent) IDX Composite (^JKSE): 6,904.39, up 3.46 points (0.05 percent) FTSE Bursa Malaysia (^KLSE): 1,530.14, down 7.40 points (0.48 percent) Middle East & Africa TA-125 (^ 3,078.79, down 19.00 points (0.61 percent) EGX 30 (^CASE30): 33,037.60, unchanged Johannesburg All Share (^ 5,388.61, down 45.11 points (0.83 percent) Americas (Ex-U.S.) S&P/TSX (^GSPTSE): 26,903.57, down 116.71 points (0.43 percent) Bovespa (^BVSP): 139,302.84, down 186.86 points (0.13 percent) IPC Mexico (^MXX): 57,183.32, down 240.08 points (0.42 percent) S&P IPSA Chile (^IPSA): 8,321.10, up 64.55 points (0.78 percent) Argentina MERVAL (^MERV): 2,129,785.50, up 79,851.38 points (3.90 percent) Currencies & Volatility Market Outlook While Asian and European markets saw broad gains, U.S. and some Latin American indices faced mild pressure. Argentina's MERVAL led global gains with a 3.90 percent surge, while South Korea's KOSPI outperformed in Asia. Investors await key economic data and central bank signals for further direction.
Canada News.Net
08-07-2025
- Business
- Canada News.Net
Tariff-wielding president punctures U.S. stock markets
NEW YORK, New York - Monday's trading session saw mixed performances across U.S. and global markets, with several major indices posting losses amid cautious investor sentiment. Piercing the record-breaking run on Wall Street, U.S. stocks tanked on Monday following President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs of up to 40 percent on some countries. Allies Japan and South Korea have each been hit with 25 percent levies. "I am pleased to announce that the UNITED STATES TARIFF Letters, and/or Deals, with various Countries from around the World, will be delivered starting 12:00 P.M. (Eastern), Monday, July 7th. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, President of The United States of America," the president posted on his social media platform Truth Soical on Tuesday. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 49.37 points, or 0.79 percent, to close at 6,229.98, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) dropped 422.17 points, or 0.94 percent, settling at 44,406.36. The NASDAQ Composite (^IXIC) also declined, losing 188.59 points, or 0.92 percent, to end at 20,412.52. The NYSE Composite (^NYA) slipped 180.19 points, or 0.87 percent, to 20,545.60, while the Russell 2000 (^RUT) saw a steeper drop of 34.81 points, or 1.55 percent, closing at 2,214.23. The CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX), a key measure of market fear, rose 0.31 points, or 1.77 percent, to 17.79. European Markets Show Resilience European indices largely bucked the downtrend, with Germany's DAX (^GDAXI) climbing 286.22 points, or 1.20 percent, to 24,073.67. France's CAC 40 (^FCHI) added 27.20 points, or 0.35 percent, reaching 7,723.47, and the EURO STOXX 50 (^STOXX50E) gained 52.73 points, or 1.00 percent, closing at 5,341.54. UK Markets Drift Lower The UK's FTSE 100 (^FTSE), however, edged down 16.38 points, or 0.19 percent, to 8,806.53. Asia and Pacific Markets Mixed In Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 (^N225) fell 223.20 points, or 0.56 percent, to 39,587.68, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 (^AXJO) dipped 13.70 points, or 0.16 percent, to 8,589.30. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (^HSI) slipped 28.23 points, or 0.12 percent, to 23,887.83. On the upside, South Korea's KOSPI (^KS11) rose 5.19 points, or 0.17 percent, to 3,059.47. Commodities and Currencies The U.S. Dollar Index ( strengthened, gaining 0.37 points, or 0.38 percent, to 97.55. Meanwhile, the Japanese Yen Currency Index (^XDN) fell 0.50 points, or 0.73 percent, to 68.45, and the Australian Dollar Currency Index (^XDA) dropped 0.80 points, or 1.21 percent, to 64.91. Latin America and Emerging Markets Brazil's IBOVESPA (^BVSP) tumbled 1,773.86 points, or 1.26 percent, to 139,489.70, while Mexico's IPC (^MXX) lost 488.29 points, or 0.84 percent, closing at 57,489.47. Argentina's MERVAL (^MERV) declined sharply by 28,762.88 points, or 1.38 percent, to 2,049,934.12. Investors remain cautious ahead of key economic data and central bank decisions later in the week. Market participants will closely monitor inflation figures and employment reports for further direction. U.S. Markets UK and European Markets FTSE 100 (^FTSE): 8,806.53 ▼ 16.38 (↓ 0.19 percent) DAX (^GDAXI): 24,073.67 ▲ 286.22 (↑ 1.20 percent) CAC 40 (^FCHI): 7,723.47 ▲ 27.20 (↑ 0.35 percent) EURO STOXX 50 (^STOXX50E): 5,341.54 ▲ 52.73 (↑ 1.00 percent) Euronext 100 (^N100): 1,576.47 ▲ 6.65 (↑ 0.42 percent) BEL 20 (^BFX): 4,487.49 ▲ 2.45 (↑ 0.05 percent) Asia and Pacific Markets Hang Seng Index (^HSI): 23,887.83 ▼ 28.23 (↓ 0.12 percent) Nikkei 225 (^N225): 39,587.68 ▼ 223.20 (↓ 0.56 percent) S&P/ASX 200 (^AXJO): 8,589.30 ▼ 13.70 (↓ 0.16 percent) All Ordinaries (^AORD): 8,826.40 ▼ 15.50 (↓ 0.18 percent) KOSPI (^KS11): 3,059.47 ▲ 5.19 (↑ 0.17 percent) TWSE (^TWII): 22,428.72 ▼ 118.78 (↓ 0.53 percent) STI Index (^STI): 4,031.86 ▲ 18.24 (↑ 0.45 percent) IDX Composite (^JKSE): 6,900.93 ▲ 35.74 (↑ 0.52 percent) FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (^KLSE): 1,537.54 ▼ 12.65 (↓ 0.82 percent) S&P/NZX 50 (^NZ50): 12,764.95 ▼ 1.65 (↓ 0.01 percent) Middle East & Africa TA-125 (^ 3,097.79 ▼ 15.87 (↓ 0.51 percent) EGX 30 (^CASE30): 33,037.60 ▲ 123.90 (↑ 0.38 percent) Top 40 USD Net TRI (^ 5,433.72 ▼ 22.65 (↓ 0.42 percent) Americas (Ex-U.S.) S&P/TSX Composite (^GSPTSE): 27,020.28 ▼ 15.88 (↓ 0.06 percent) IBOVESPA (^BVSP): 139,489.70 ▼ 1,773.86 (↓ 1.26 percent) IPC Mexico (^MXX): 57,489.47 ▼ 488.29 (↓ 0.84 percent) S&P IPSA (^IPSA): 8,257.14 ▼ 28.15 (↓ 0.34 percent) MERVAL (^MERV): 2,049,934.12 ▼ 28,762.88 (↓ 1.38 percent) Currency & Global Indices U.S. Dollar Index ( 97.55 ▲ 0.37 (↑ 0.38 percent) MSCI Europe (^125904-USD-STRD): 2,427.20 ▲ 2.60 (↑ 0.11 percent) British Pound Index (^XDB): 136.01 ▼ 0.47 (↓ 0.35 percent) Euro Currency Index (^XDE): 117.09 ▼ 0.47 (↓ 0.40 percent) Japanese Yen Index (^XDN): 68.45 ▼ 0.50 (↓ 0.73 percent) Australian Dollar Index (^XDA): 64.91 ▼ 0.80 (↓ 1.21 percent) Key Takeaways U.S. markets led declines, with the Dow and S&P 500 both falling nearly 1 percent following new tariffs. European stocks outperformed, with Germany's DAX surging 1.2 percent. Asia was mixed, with slight gains in South Korea and Singapore offset by losses in Japan and Australia.
Canada News.Net
02-07-2025
- Business
- Canada News.Net
U.S. stick markets diverge Tuesday, Dow ends 400 points ahead
NEW YORK, New York - Global stock indices closed with divergent performances on Tuesday, as investors weighed corporate earnings, central bank signals, and macroeconomic data. While U.S. blue chips rallied, tech stocks stumbled, and European markets saw uneven trading. Meanwhile, emerging markets in Latin America and the Middle East posted strong gains. Wall Street: Dow Rises 400 Points, Nasdaq Drops 167 Points Canada - TSX Closes 164.79 Points Higher TSX Composite (^GSPTSE): +164.79 (+0.62 percent) to 26,857.11 Europe: DAX Drops, FTSE Edges Higher FTSE 100 (^FTSE): +24.37 (+0.28 percent) to 8,785.33 DAX (^GDAXI): -236.32 (-0.99 percent) to 23,673.29 CAC 40 (^FCHI): -3.32 (-0.04 percent) to 7,662.59 EURO STOXX 50 (^STOXX50E): -20.81 (-0.39 percent) to 5,282.43 BEL 20 (^BFX): +20.76 (+0.46 percent) to 4,496.78 Asia and Pacific: Nikkei Tumbles, Taiwan Outperforms 🌏 Asia and Pacific Nikkei 225 (^N225): 39,986.33 │ -501.06 (-1.24%) (Japan slumps) Hang Seng (^HSI): 24,072.28 │ -211.87 (-0.87%) TWSE (^TWII): 22,553.72 │ +297.70 (+1.34%) (Top gainer) S&P/ASX 200 (^AXJO): 8,541.10 │ -1.20 (-0.01%) All Ordinaries (^AORD): 8,772.00 │ -1.00 (-0.01%) (Australia flat) NZX 50 (^NZ50): 12,734.53 │ +131.71 (+1.05%) (New Zealand jumps) KOSPI (^KS11): 3,089.65 │ +17.95 (+0.58%) Sensex (^BSESN): 83,697.29 │ +90.83 (+0.11%) IDX (^JKSE): 6,915.36 │ -12.32 (-0.18%) KLSE (^KLSE): 1,541.53 │ +8.57 (+0.56%) (Malaysia gains) Middle East & Africa: Strong Gains in Egypt, South Africa EGX 30 (^CASE30): +108.70 (+0.33 percent) to 32,707.20 (Cairo) TA-125 (^ +2.53 (+0.08 percent) to 3,025.03 (Tel Aviv) Top 40 USD (^ +70.87 (+1.32 percent) to 5,439.60 (Johannesburg) Latin America: Argentina's MERVAL Soars Bovespa (^BVSP): +694.84 (+0.50 percent) to 139,549.44 IPC Mexico (^MXX): +362.94 (+0.63 percent) to 57,813.82 MERVAL (^MERV): +36,268.62 (+1.82 percent) to 2,031,093.12 (Best performer globally) Currencies & Global Benchmarks U.S. Dollar Index ( -0.21 (-0.22 percent) to 96.66 Euro Index (^XDE): +0.23 (+0.19 percent) to 118.03 MSCI Europe (^125904-USD-STRD): +2.70 (+0.11 percent) to 2,419.61 Key Takeaways Tech Weighs on Nasdaq: Rising yields hit megacap tech, dragging the index down. Asia Divergence: Taiwan (+1.34%) and NZ (+1.05%) offset Japan's (-1.24%) slump. EM Shine: Argentina's MERVAL (+1.82%) and South Africa (+1.32%) surged.
