Daily Market Summary – Feb 25th Nvidia Earnings Anticipation Anticipation surrounding Nvidia's upcoming earnings report dominated market sentiment, positioning it as a critical test for the AI investment boom with potential to propel major gains or spark sharp declines across equities. Investors scrutinized the chipmaker's performance and guidance amid soaring expectations for AI demand, while options traders priced in the smallest post-earnings stock swing in three years, reflecting subdued...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 24th Stock indexes plunge Major U.S. stock indexes like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq experienced sharp declines, with the Dow plunging over 800 points amid fears sparked by new Trump tariffs taking effect and an AI-fueled "scare trade" that triggered widespread selling in tech and software stocks. Investors reacted to the reimposition of a 10% levy on broad imports as part of rebuilding tariff walls to shield domestic industries, exacerbating global trade...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 23rd Markets plunge on tariffs, AI fears The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 800 points as investors panicked over risks of an AI bubble bursting alongside escalating tariff threats from President-elect Trump, dragging broader markets lower amid fears of disrupted global trade and supply chains. This sell-off intensified with the US Supreme Court ruling against several Trump-era tariffs, striking down protectionist measures under the International...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 22nd Court Setbacks on Tariffs US courts have delivered setbacks to President Trump's tariff initiatives, striking down levies on China and restricting his broader trade authorities, injecting fresh uncertainty into bilateral relations and global supply chains. Officials from the administration await lower court guidance on potential tariff refunds, while Trump escalated proposals by hiking rates to 15 percent, particularly snubbing the UK which anticipated a milder...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 21st Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs; markets surge The U.S. Supreme Court struck down former President Trump's tariffs, invalidating duties imposed on a wide range of imports and sparking immediate market reactions as major indices like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq surged to weekly gains. In response, President Trump swiftly signed an executive order imposing a temporary 10 percent tariff on all global imports, aiming to salvage his trade agenda amid economic...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 20th Supreme Court Invalidates Tariffs The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision invalidating President Trump's sweeping tariff measures, nullifying broad import duties across multiple sectors and curbing unilateral presidential authority under the major questions doctrine. This ruling disrupted extensive trade plans, prevented fulfillment of numerous international deals, and sparked immediate market volatility with stocks rallying as major indexes like...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 19th OpenAI $100B Funding OpenAI advanced toward a landmark $100 billion funding round, potentially the largest in history, positioning the company at an $850 billion valuation amid surging investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence infrastructure and development. This monumental capital infusion underscores the accelerating race in AI, with partnerships emerging to support massive data center expansions, including collaborations with Tata Consultancy Services...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 18th AI Investments Surge A transformative wave in artificial intelligence continues to reshape global economic landscapes, with Web 4.0 emerging as a paradigm shift driven by autonomous AI agents powered by cryptocurrency, poised to redefine market dynamics and productivity across industries. Massive investments underscore this momentum, as Saudi Arabia's Humain poured $3 billion into Elon Musk's xAI in its Series E round, bolstering the startup amid fierce AI...
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Daily Market Summary – Feb 17th Fed cautious on rates Federal Reserve officials signaled a cautious approach to monetary policy amid evolving economic pressures, with Vice Chair Michael Barr indicating a likely pause in rate decisions while monitoring inflation trends for further easing. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee highlighted the potential for several interest rate cuts this year if inflation continues toward the 2% target, fueling bets in financial hubs on aggressive easing as...
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