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Business Upturn
2 days ago
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Asian markets mixed; Nikkei rallies 2% as U.S. plans to reimburse tariff overcharges
By News Desk Published on August 8, 2025, 07:26 IST Asian equity markets opened on a mixed note on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei surging over 2% after reports that the Trump administration will amend a presidential order on tariffs and reimburse mistakenly collected levies. The move lifted investor sentiment, especially in sectors sensitive to global trade. The Nikkei jumped 858 points, or 2.09%, to 41,917, leading regional gains. In contrast, Hang Seng Futures fell 0.59%, while KOSPI dipped 0.32% and Taiex Futures slipped 0.04%. India's Gift Nifty indicated a flat-to-negative start, down 30 points or 0.12%. In the U.S., technology stocks helped lift sentiment as Apple led gains on Wall Street, helping Nasdaq Futures rise 0.31%, while Dow Futures gained 0.21%. Small-cap U.S. stocks also performed well, with the Russell 2000 Futures climbing 0.53%. European futures were in the green early Thursday, with DAX Futures up 0.29% and FTSE Futures inching higher by 0.05%. The overnight performance in U.S. markets was mixed. The Dow fell 224 points (-0.51%), while the Nasdaq added 73 points (+0.35%), driven by strength in tech counters. Ahmedabad Plane Crash News desk at
Business Upturn
30-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
U.S. futures edge up, Asian markets recover from lows ahead of Fed decision
Asian equity markets opened on a muted note today, though a mild recovery was seen from early lows during the morning session. Investors across global markets are treading cautiously ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision, while digesting a heavy batch of corporate earnings. U.S. stock futures edged higher in early trade, with Dow Futures up 42 points (+0.09%) at 44,675, Nasdaq Futures gaining 41 points (+0.17%) at 23,349, and the US Small Cap 2000 Futures advancing 9 points (+0.41%) to 2,252. This comes after the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 205 points (-0.46%) and the Nasdaq Composite declined 80 points (-0.38%) in the previous session, snapping recent winning streaks. European futures showed mild gains with Germany's DAX Futures up 21 points (+0.09%) and UK's FTSE Futures climbing 17 points (+0.18%). In Asia, South Korea's KOSPI rose 22 points (+0.70%) and Taiwan's Taiex Futures jumped 176 points (+0.77%), indicating resilience in regional sentiment. However, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Futures dipped 109 points (-0.43%) while Japan's Nikkei Index remained flat, slipping just 10 points (-0.02%). Back home, Gift Nifty—India's indicator for near-term equity direction—was marginally lower by 15 points (-0.06%) at 24,824 (adjusted), hinting at a cautious start for Indian equities. Investors globally are bracing for the Fed's rate guidance amid ongoing inflation concerns and watching for cues on the trajectory of economic growth and liquidity in the coming quarters. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Arunika Jain, a graduate in Mass Communication, brings a fresh perspective to the world of journalism. Arunika has a passion for writing finance and corporate news at You can write to her at [email protected]
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
U.S. stock market futures dip slightly today — is this the calm before the Big Tech earnings storm as Wall Street awaits Tesla, Microsoft, and Alphabet results?
How are stock market futures performing today? Index Current Level Change Trend Dow Futures 44,450 –90 pts 🔻 –0.20% S&P 500 Futures 6,338 –6 pts 🔻 –0.10% Nasdaq Futures 23,310 –30 pts 🔻 –0.13% Russell 2000 2,240 –2 pts 🔻 –0.09% Live Events Which stocks are rising sharply today? Ticker Company Price Change AIRE reAlpha Tech Corp $0.85 🔼 +347% OPEN Opendoor Technologies $3.21 🔼 +42.7% ALAB Astera Labs $121.89 🔼 +19.35% CLF Cleveland-Cliffs $10.66 🔼 +12.45% RXRX Recursion Pharmaceuticals $6.40 🔼 +9.59% Why it matters: Retail traders are driving sharp momentum in speculative names. Astera Labs continues its upward trajectory amid strong AI-sector demand. Which stocks are sliding the most? Ticker Company Price Change MFH Mercurity Fintech $2.20 🔻 –57.4% TWG Top Wealth Group $6.35 🔻 –34.1% ATHR Aether Holdings $10.21 🔻 –21.8% BNED Barnes & Noble Education $8.87 🔻 –21.0% QS QuantumScape $12.52 🔻 –14.5% Context: The steep selloffs in low-volume names reflect growing profit-taking and speculative risk-off behavior. What's driving the market today? 1. Big Tech earnings ahead Microsoft, Alphabet, and Tesla are scheduled to report this week. Traders are pricing in high expectations after strong early results from TSMC and Equifax. Equifax rose 2.5% after announcing a $3 billion buyback and 7% revenue growth. 2. Treasury yields rise again The 10-year yield is near 4.38% , up slightly from last week. , up slightly from last week. Higher yields reduce the present value of future earnings—especially hurting high-growth tech stocks. 3. Tariff concerns linger The August 1 deadline for additional U.S. tariffs is fast approaching. for additional U.S. tariffs is fast approaching. Wall Street is still digesting the shock of the April 'Liberation Day' tariffs, which triggered a sharp pullback. 4. Low volatility… for now The VIX remains near 16.5 , well below panic levels. , well below panic levels. But individual stock volatility (especially tech) is climbing, suggesting undercurrents of instability. 5. Institutional cash levels hit 3.9% According to Bank of America, institutional cash levels are at their lowest since 2021 . . Historically, such levels have preceded short-term pullbacks of 2% or more in the S&P 500. What are investors watching closely? Focus Area Market Impact Earnings Reports Microsoft, Tesla, and Alphabet could swing sentiment Bond Yields If they stay elevated, they'll weigh on equities Tariff Timeline August 1 trade decision is a major wildcard Cash Positioning Too much risk-on could mean sharp reversals Vol-Control Funds De-risking flows may pressure momentum stocks Key Index Data from Monday's Close Index Value Change Year-to-Date S&P 500 6,350.12 🔼 +0.19% +18.4% Nasdaq 100 23,340.51 🔼 +0.52% +27.1% Dow Jones 44,531.92 🔼 +0.04% +9.7% Russell 2000 2,242.89 🔻 –0.40% +4.1% Calm before the earnings storm Bullish investors are looking for strong earnings to extend gains. are looking for strong earnings to extend gains. Bearish traders point to stretched valuations, low cash reserves, and volatility brewing under the surface. What should traders consider now? Watch earnings closely : Tesla, Microsoft, and Alphabet results could set the tone for the rest of the quarter. : Tesla, Microsoft, and Alphabet results could set the tone for the rest of the quarter. Avoid overexposure to mega-caps : The market is top-heavy and vulnerable to negative surprises. : The market is top-heavy and vulnerable to negative surprises. Look for dips in quality names : Morgan Stanley suggests buying selective 5–10% pullbacks. : Morgan Stanley suggests buying selective 5–10% pullbacks. Consider defensives : Healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples may outperform if volatility returns. : Healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples may outperform if volatility returns. Monitor volatility spikes: Stay nimble with exposure as VIX remains deceptively calm. Frequently Asked Questions on U.S. stock market futures today (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel U.S. stock futures traded slightly lower early Tuesday as investors braced for a flurry of earnings from tech giants and monitored rising trade tensions. After a solid run-up over the past few weeks, markets appear to be taking a breather, with futures reflecting a cautious tone across major Street opened the week with caution as stock futures tread water ahead of major Big Tech earnings and rising trade-related concerns. Investors appear hesitant to push markets higher after a recent rally, with fresh volatility potentially lurking just around the futures traded mostly flat early Tuesday, reflecting cautious sentiment:Markets are in wait-and-watch mode as quarterly earnings from tech heavyweights—including Microsoft, Tesla, and Alphabet—take center stage this small-cap and tech-adjacent stocks posted explosive gains in pre-market action:On the flip side, several names are suffering heavy losses due to weak earnings or profit-taking:Markets are showing signs of restraint after weeks of upward momentum. With Big Tech earnings on deck and trade tensions on the rise, investors are hedging bets while staying alert for key data points that could reset risk of early Tuesday,, and, all showing mild weakness ahead of Big Tech are cautious asreport earnings this week, whileandare keeping risk appetite in check.
Forbes
04-07-2025
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- Forbes
U.S. Futures Slide As Trump Says Tariff Letters Will Be Sent Out Today
U.S. stock futures slumped early on Friday after President Donald Trump said his administration will start sending out letters to trading partners to inform them about the unilateral tariff rate to be imposed on them, which he suggested could be as high as 70%. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he arrives on Air Force One, Friday, July 4, 2025, ... More at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved All major U.S. futures indexes were hit hard early on Friday, led by the benchmark S&P 500 futures, which dropped nearly 0.6% to 6,288 points. Dow Futures fell 0.5% to 44,865 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Futures dropped by 0.56% to 22,932.25 points. U.S. markets will remain closed on Friday for Independence Day. European stocks also appeared to be hit by news of the unilateral tariffs, as the pan-European STOXX 50 index fell by 0.7% and the London Stock Exchange's FTSE 100 index dropped by 0.3%. Trump told reporters on Thursday that his administration will likely start sending out letters on Friday informing trading partners about the tariff rates they will face starting next month. The president said that '10 or 12' letters are likely to be sent out on Friday, with more letters to follow in the 'next few days.' Trump expects all such unilateral tariff letters to be sent out by July 9, the deadline he had previously set for concluding trade negotiations and ending a 90-day pause on his 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Trump told reporters: 'They'll range in value from maybe 60 or 70% tariffs to 10 and 20% tariffs.' The president, however, didn't specify which countries are likely to receive such letters. What Has Trump Previously Said About Unilateral Tariffs? Last month, Trump said the U.S. was holding trade negotiations with around 15 countries, but noted that the U.S. has '150 plus' trading partners and 'at a certain point, we're just going to send letters out…saying this is the deal, you can take it or leave it.' At the time, Trump had said the letters would go out 'in about a week and a half, two weeks.'
Business Upturn
03-06-2025
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- Business Upturn
Global equities steady as Asian markets open higher; US futures dip amid trade uncertainty
By News Desk Published on June 3, 2025, 07:37 IST Global equities opened the week on a mixed note, with Asian markets trading with marginal gains, buoyed by last week's tech-led rebound in US markets. However, US stock index futures slipped slightly in early trade, as investors await further clarity on President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and the broader outlook for the US economy. Sentiment was cautious as the US dollar remained under pressure, reflecting ongoing concerns about renewed trade tensions and their potential to slow global growth in the coming months. Key global market snapshots: Dow Futures were down 85 points at 42,221 (-0.20%). Nasdaq Futures slipped 42 points to 21,450 (-0.19%). US Small Cap 2000 Futures fell 7 points to 2,063 (-0.33%). In Europe, early signals were positive: DAX Futures rose 77 points to 24,053 (+0.32%). FTSE Futures were up 15 points at 8,809 (+0.17%). In Asia, markets opened firm: Hang Seng Futures jumped 275 points to 23,294 (+1.19%). KOSPI edged up 1.3 points to 2,699 (+0.05%). Taiex Futures surged 328 points to 21,197 (+1.57%). Nikkei 225 gained 221 points to 37,692 (+0.59%). For Indian markets, Gift Nifty was down 10 points at 24,861 (-0.04%) in early adjusted trade, suggesting a flat to cautious start. US markets closed higher on Friday, led by tech stocks: Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 35 points at 42,305 (+0.08%). Nasdaq Composite gained 129 points to 19,242 (+0.67%). Traders are likely to watch upcoming US macro data, any new signals on tariff policy, and currency trends, all of which could influence short-term risk sentiment. News desk at
