by Benzinga | April 28, 2025 2:06 pm | Economics
The Nasdaq has staged a remarkable turnaround in April, transforming from what was initially dubbed the “worst April for the stock market since the Great Depression” to posting gains for the month, a recovery that’s drawing attention from prominent market analysts....
by Benzinga | April 27, 2025 6:01 pm | Economics
The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for the markets, with significant shifts and potential economic shocks looming on the horizon. From the unique advantage of the US in navigating economic shifts due to its dollar-denominated debt, to the escalating tariff...
by Benzinga | April 26, 2025 3:05 pm | Economics
President Donald Trump‘s trade war with China has led to a notable decrease in U.S. imports from the Asian nation. Early shipping data reveals a significant drop, as companies scrambled to stockpile goods before tariffs increased to 145%. What Happened: According...
by Benzinga | April 26, 2025 3:04 am | Economics
Home sales fell sharply in March and weekly mortgage applications plunged as high interest rates and economic uncertainty stifled demand as the spring home-buying season got underway. The Details: Sales of previously owned homes in March fell 5.9% from February to...
by Benzinga | April 26, 2025 3:04 am | Economics
Investor risk appetite rebounded over the week as the U.S. administration signaled a de-escalation in trade tensions with China. President Donald Trump also reassured markets that he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Reports suggested...
by Benzinga | April 26, 2025 1:05 am | Economics
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has been struggling lately, breaking below critical support levels, and experts are taking notice. According to Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, “Oil has struggled recently as tariff-related...
by Benzinga | April 26, 2025 12:06 am | Economics
Wall Street’s three-day rally came to a pause on Friday, with major indices hovering near the flatline by midday in New York as caution returned amid mixed signals on U.S.-China trade relations. President Donald Trump claimed to have held a phone call with...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 11:05 pm | Economics
NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Q4 2024 fundraising data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) released today shows an increase of 3.5% in dollars raised compared to 2023 levels. However, despite the increase in total dollars, it is...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 10:04 pm | Economics
Wall Street’s darling rally just hit a technical speed bump. According to JPMorgan’s Jason Hunter, the S&P 500 and its heavyweight tech crew — the Magnificent Seven — are stuck below crucial resistance levels, raising the risk of a summer slump before any...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 8:06 pm | Economics
Even after a powerful rebound after the early-April tariff-driven selloff, Bank of America’s chief investment strategist Michael Harnett says the case for a lasting bull market still depends on a rare trio of conditions that remains out of reach for now. In his...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 7:06 pm | Economics
The detox phase may be over but don’t expect investors to binge just yet. JPMorgan’s equity strategy team, led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas and Bhupinder Singh, thinks the worst of tariff trauma might be easing – though the business cycle hangover still...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 7:06 pm | Economics
Delray Beach, FL, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In terms of value, the Eco-Friendly Plasticizers Market is projected to reach USD 7.55 billion by 2030 from USD 5.03 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 7.0%, as per the recent study by MarketsandMarkets™. The...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 6:06 pm | Economics
In a move indicating a possible easing of trade tensions, China has reportedly started to exempt some U.S. imports from high tariffs and is proactively seeking feedback from companies on other key items they want excluded from them. What Happened: Companies in China...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 6:06 pm | Economics
The S&P 500 Index tracked by SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) could plunge as low as 3,700 points even in a “mild recession” scenario, representing a potential 37% decline from its January levels, according to Wolfe Research. What Happened: Chris Senyek, the...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 6:06 pm | Economics
When Dave Ramsey speaks, people listen—and jabs at Social Security draw plenty of attention. Back in February, Ramsey slammed the system, sarcastically praising the government for convincing people to give up part of their paycheck in exchange for what he calls a...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 5:09 pm | Economics
Ryan Petersen, founder and CEO of supply chain platform Flexport Inc., believes President Donald Trump will ultimately be the one to “blink” in this trade war with China. What Happened: Speaking with Scott Galloway on The Prof G Pod on Thursday, Petersen said he...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 11:06 am | Economics
Prominent investor Cathie Wood is sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump‘s tariff policies, warning they could hamper economic growth while simultaneously creating opportunities for innovative companies. What Happened: “Tariffs are tax increases, and tax...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 7:05 am | Economics
Japan’s government has announced a series of emergency economic measures to counteract the adverse effects of increased tariffs imposed by the United States. The move, announced on Thursday, comes as Japan prepares for further trade discussions with the U.S. next...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 3:05 am | Economics
An ounce of gold is now worth more than 100 times an ounce of silver, a rare imbalance only seen twice over the past century — and analysts say it’s flashing a buy signal for silver. In 2025, gold has emerged as the undisputed leader among global asset classes,...
by Benzinga | April 25, 2025 2:05 am | Economics
Boston, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BCC Research reveals in its new report, Global Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR) Market, the market for CDRs is grow from $3.4 billion in 2024 to $25.0 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49.0%. North...
