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Trade Tensions Rise, Fed Policy in Focus

Index Update:President Trump confirmed that the new tariffs on 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, would proceed without changes and announced plans for a 50% tariff on copper imports, with more sector-specific duties expected. He also proposed tariffs of up to 200% on …

Team Kalkine | 09 July 2025

Mixed Signals from Trade, Commodities, and Bonds

Index Update:Markets reacted to President Trump's announcement of revised tariffs on 14 countries, with some relief stemming from a delayed implementation date of August 1, allowing time for negotiations. A proposed deal with the EU, maintaining a 10% base tariff with sector-specific exceptions, also …

Team Kalkine | 08 July 2025

Tariff Tensions Resurface Amid Record Highs and Volatile Commodities

Index Update:Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that new tariffs are set to resume next month, with final rates still under review by President Trump amid ongoing trade negotiations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that, without a deal, tariffs would return to April 2 levels …

Team Kalkine | 07 July 2025

Markets Steady Ahead of Jobs Report and Fiscal Policy Developments

Index Update:U.S. stock futures edged slightly higher as investors awaited the June jobs report and the anticipated passage of President Trump’s tax and spending bill, which is expected to boost fiscal policy. However, optimism around job growth was dampened by a weaker-than-expected ADP employment …

Team Kalkine | 03 July 2025

Equities Mixed, Commodities Hold Steady, Eyes on Jobs Data and Fed Policy

Index Update:The Dow Jones rose 0.91% on Tuesday, driven by strong gains in healthcare stocks like UnitedHealth and Amgen. In contrast, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell due to a sharp selloff in tech shares, with notable losses in Nvidia, Tesla, and Palantir. On …

Team Kalkine | 02 July 2025

Daily Market Recap: Stocks Rise, Yields Fall, and Commodities React to Trade and Fiscal Developments

Index Update:U.S. stocks advanced on Monday, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all posting gains, driven by strong performances in Big Tech and easing trade tensions after Canada withdrew its proposed digital services tax. Investor optimism was further boosted by hopes for new …

Team Kalkine | 01 July 2025

Stocks Rally on Trade Optimism, Rate Cut Hopes, and Easing Geopolitical Tensions

Market Movers:On Friday, the top gainers were Locafy Limited (+225.49%), followed by Blue Gold Limited (+210.79%). On the contrary CID HoldCo, Inc (-47.23%) Liminatus Pharma, Inc (- 42.89%) declined the most the same day.

Team Kalkine | 30 June 2025

Global Markets Rally on Trade Deals, Fed Rate Cut Hopes, and Geopolitical Easing

Index Update:S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures pointed to record-high openings, with the Dow set to rise by 150 points, driven by optimism over a new U.S.–China trade agreement that eases tariffs and secures rare earth supplies. Additional progress with India and the removal …

Team Kalkine | 27 June 2025

U.S. Markets Advance Amid Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Geopolitical Calm, and Tech Strength

Index Update:U.S. stock futures rose, with all major indexes up around 0.4%, following a record close for the Nasdaq 100. Gains were driven by easing geopolitical tensions, optimism over potential Fed rate cuts, and strong tech earnings. Reports that President Trump may soon announce …

Team Kalkine | 26 June 2025

U.S. Markets Daily Wrap-Up: Stocks Rally, Oil Rebounds, and Fed Policy in Focus

Index Update:U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq nearing record highs amid easing geopolitical tensions as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to hold. The Dow also posted strong gains. Oil prices extended their decline, falling nearly 20% from …

Team Kalkine | 25 June 2025