The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Tuesday, May 13, 2025
U.S. and global markets extended their rally on May 13, 2025, as investor sentiment remained buoyant following a temporary U.S.-China tariff truce and an encouraging slowdown in inflation.
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Midday Market Roundup for Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Globally, markets are digesting the implications of the U.S.-China truce and the softer U.S. inflation outlook.
The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Monday, May 12, 2025
Global markets soared on May 12, 2025, after the United States and China announced a significant, though temporary, reduction in tariffs following breakthrough negotiations in Switzerland.
Shareholder Yield: Understanding the Rising Significance of Dividends and Buybacks in 2025
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Midday Market Roundup for Monday, May 12, 2025
U.S. and China Announce 90-Day Tariff Truce, Markets Surge Global markets rallied sharply after the United States and China announced a preliminary agreement to reduce reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, signaling a pause in the trade dispute that has weighed on the global economy for months.
Tariff Talks Take Center Stage: How U.S.-China Relations Are Driving Markets
Midday Market Roundup for Friday, May 9, 2025
This week, world equity markets extended their recovery, fueled by optimism that the U.S. may gradually reduce some tariffs imposed during April’s trade shock.
The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Thursday, May 8, 2025
Global financial markets rallied on May 8, 2025, buoyed by optimism over newly announced trade agreements and the prospect of easing tariff tensions.
Midday Market Roundup for Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Global markets rose on May 7, 2025, as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady and monitored progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations.
Midday Market Roundup for Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Chinese officials unveiled a series of economic stimulus initiatives today, including interest rate reductions and a substantial liquidity boost for banks.