Latest Finance-Economy News
Fed Signals Steady Rates Amid Inflation Concerns
The US Federal Reserve indicated no rate cuts in early 2026, citing persistent inflation above 2.5%. Chair Powell emphasized labor market resilience in latest FOMC minutes [1]. Markets reacted with Dow dropping 1.2%.
US-China Trade War Escalates with New Tariffs
President announces 25% tariffs on Chinese imports, targeting tech and EVs, prompting Beijing retaliation threats. S&P 500 futures fell 0.8% pre-market [2]. Analysts predict supply chain disruptions.
Oil Prices Surge Past $85 on Middle East Tensions
Brent crude hit $85/barrel after Houthi attacks on shipping lanes. OPEC+ maintains cuts despite demand worries [3]. Energy stocks rally 3% in response.
Bitcoin Breaks $100K Amid ETF Inflows
BTC surpassed $100,000 driven by $2B spot ETF inflows last week. Regulatory green lights boost institutional adoption [4]. Ethereum follows with 5% gains.
Apple Reports Record Q1 Revenue on AI Push
Apple's earnings beat estimates with $120B revenue, fueled by iPhone 17 pre-orders and services growth. Stock jumps 4% after hours [5]. Guidance raises FY outlook.
ECB Holds Rates, Warns on Eurozone Recession
European Central Bank keeps key rate at 3.25%, flags slowing GDP growth to 0.5%. German factory orders drop 2.1% [6]. Euro weakens 0.5% vs dollar.
China Stimulus Package Boosts Shanghai Index
Beijing unveils $500B fiscal stimulus for infrastructure, lifting Hang Seng 2.5%. Property sector leads gains despite debt woes [7]. Investors eye spillover effects.
Tesla Delivers 2M Vehicles in 2025, Stock Soars
Tesla hits record deliveries, up 25% YoY, thanks to Cybertruck ramp-up. Shares rise 6% on strong margins [8]. Elon Musk hints at Robotaxi launch.
UK Inflation Dips to 2%, BOE Eyes Cuts
CPI falls to 2% target, services inflation eases to 4.5%. Bank of England signals possible 25bp cut in February [9]. FTSE 100 climbs 1%.
Gold Hits Record $2,700/Oz on Safe-Haven Demand
Spot gold surges amid geopolitical risks and dollar weakness. Central banks add 300 tonnes in Q4 [10]. Silver tracks with 4% gain.
Nvidia Earnings Smash Expectations on AI Boom
Nvidia reports $35B quarterly revenue, up 100% YoY from data center demand. Stock surges 8% [11]. Blackwell chip orders exceed forecasts.