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Tariff Shock and Fed Jitters: Asian Markets Stumble as Rally Meets Reality

PCE Inflation Today: “Goldilocks” or Head Fake? What the 26 Sept 2025 Report Really Means for Your Wallet, the Fed, and Markets

Headline PCE inflation rose 0.3% in August, pushing the annual rate to 2.7%, while core PCE held at 2.9% year-over-year. Consumer spending climbed 0.6% and personal income increased 0.4% for the month. S&P 500 futures gained about 0.3% after the report, with Treasury yields and the dollar slipping. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 17, setting the target range at 4.00%–4.25%.
26 September 2025
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Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets

Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets

U.S. stocks fell for a third straight session Thursday, with the Nasdaq down 0.5% to 22,384.70, erasing recent record highs. Strong economic data—including a Q2 GDP revision to 3.8% and lower jobless claims—pushed Treasury yields and the dollar higher, fueling doubts about near-term Fed rate cuts. Intel surged 9% on investment reports, while Oracle dropped 5% after a “Sell” rating. Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, rattling global pharma stocks.
26 September 2025
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Wall Street’s Wild 48 Hours: NYSE Hit by Fed Jitters, Tariff Shocks & Earnings Surprises

Wall Street’s Wild 48 Hours: NYSE Hit by Fed Jitters, Tariff Shocks & Earnings Surprises

U.S. stocks fell for a third straight session, with the Dow closing at 45,947 on Thursday and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each down about 0.5%. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, including 100% duties on imported branded pharmaceuticals, rattling global healthcare stocks. Weekly jobless claims dropped to 218,000, and Q2 GDP was revised up to 3.8%, dampening hopes for aggressive Fed rate cuts.
26 September 2025
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Hot GDP Surprise Shatters Wall Street’s Rally – Stocks Slide on Fed Jitters (Sept 25, 2025)

Hot GDP Surprise Shatters Wall Street’s Rally – Stocks Slide on Fed Jitters (Sept 25, 2025)

U.S. stocks fell for a third straight session Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down about 0.5% and the Dow off 0.4%. Strong GDP and jobless data fueled doubts over Fed rate cuts, pressuring markets. Health care stocks slumped after a medtech import probe; Intel jumped 9% on Apple stake rumors. Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle an FTC lawsuit over Prime memberships.
25 September 2025
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Dow Dips as Fed Fears Slam Tech Stocks – Hot Economic Data Rattles Wall Street (Sept 25, 2025)

Dow Dips as Fed Fears Slam Tech Stocks – Hot Economic Data Rattles Wall Street (Sept 25, 2025)

U.S. stocks ended mixed Thursday as the Dow and S&P 500 closed flat, while the Nasdaq fell for a third session on tech weakness. Revised data showed Q2 GDP growth at 3.8%, beating forecasts, and jobless claims dropped to 218,000. Treasury yields and the dollar rose on speculation of fewer Fed rate cuts. Intel jumped 6% on reports of talks with Apple for a possible investment.
25 September 2025
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Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High – Fed Cuts & Global Tensions Fuel Rally

Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High – Fed Cuts & Global Tensions Fuel Rally

Gold hit a record above $3,790 an ounce this week, fueled by safe-haven demand and expectations of U.S. rate cuts. Silver surged to nearly $44, its highest since 2011, up almost 50% year-to-date. Platinum climbed 5% to a 10-year high near $1,480, while palladium rose but stayed well below its 2021 peak. Geopolitical tensions and Fed policy remain in focus.
25 September 2025
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Nasdaq Rally Hits Speed Bump as Tech Stocks Wobble – Fed Warning and AI Jitters Shake Markets (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Nasdaq Rally Hits Speed Bump as Tech Stocks Wobble – Fed Warning and AI Jitters Shake Markets (Sept 24–25, 2025)

The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% on Sept. 24, ending a three-day record streak as tech shares retreated after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned equity prices are “fairly highly valued.” Nvidia, Oracle, and Micron dropped, while Alibaba surged 8% and Intel rose 6% on Apple stake reports. U.S. crude hit a seven-week high, boosting energy stocks. New home sales jumped 20.5% in August, but Treasury yields edged higher.
25 September 2025
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Fed Warning and AI ‘Bubble’ Fears Hit Wall Street: NYSE Roundup (Sept 24–25, 2025)

Fed Warning and AI ‘Bubble’ Fears Hit Wall Street: NYSE Roundup (Sept 24–25, 2025)

U.S. stocks slipped after hitting record highs, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all easing as investors took profits and Fed officials warned of high valuations. Tech shares, including NVIDIA and Micron, fell on valuation concerns, while energy stocks rose as oil hit a seven-week high. Materials lagged, dragged by Freeport-McMoRan’s 17% drop after halting its Indonesian mine. Intel jumped 6% on reports of Apple investment talks.
25 September 2025
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Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High, Silver & Platinum Soar – Fed Bets and Geopolitics Fuel Rally

Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High, Silver & Platinum Soar – Fed Bets and Geopolitics Fuel Rally

Gold hit a record intraday high near $3,790 per ounce on Sept. 23, with U.S. futures settling above $3,800. Silver climbed to $44/oz, its highest since 2011, while platinum reached $1,480/oz, an 11-year peak. Palladium rebounded above $1,200/oz. The rally followed safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more Fed rate cuts.
24 September 2025
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Asian Markets on an AI High then Jolt as Powell Strikes Caution (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Asian Markets on an AI High then Jolt as Powell Strikes Caution (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record 45,630 as AI stocks surged, while Shanghai and Shenzhen indexes rallied on tech gains. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index jumped 2.5% as Alibaba soared 9%. Seoul’s KOSPI slipped 0.4% after Fed warnings, but Hanwha Aerospace rose 5% on defense demand. India’s Sensex fell 0.47% as autos and IT lagged; the rupee edged higher.
24 September 2025
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Nasdaq’s 48-Hour Whiplash: AI Mega-Deals, Fed Curveballs & Record Highs

Nasdaq’s 48-Hour Whiplash: AI Mega-Deals, Fed Curveballs & Record Highs

The Nasdaq Composite fell about 1% on Sept. 23 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell called stock valuations “fairly highly valued” and gave no timeline for more rate cuts. Nvidia shares hit a record high after announcing up to $100 billion investment in OpenAI, while Alibaba’s U.S. shares surged 9% on increased AI spending. U.S. Treasury yields dropped midweek, and gold reached a new all-time high near $3,764 an ounce.
24 September 2025
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Wall Street Roiled: Fed Warning Cools Rally as AI Frenzy Ignites Stocks and Crash Fears

Wall Street Roiled: Fed Warning Cools Rally as AI Frenzy Ignites Stocks and Crash Fears

U.S. stocks ended a three-day record streak Tuesday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned asset prices are “fairly highly valued,” sending the S&P 500 down 0.6%. President Trump canceled budget talks with Democrats, raising shutdown risks. Nvidia fell 3% while Alibaba jumped 9% on AI news. Lithium Americas soared 89% after reports of possible U.S. investment. Oil prices hit three-week highs as inventories dropped.
24 September 2025
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Nasdaq’s Wild 48 Hours: Fed Jitters, Tech Tumbles & Surprise Rallies – Sept 23–24 Roundup

Nasdaq’s Wild 48 Hours: Fed Jitters, Tech Tumbles & Surprise Rallies – Sept 23–24 Roundup

The Nasdaq fell nearly 1% on Sept. 23 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned stocks look “fairly highly valued,” ending a three-day record streak. Tech shares dropped sharply, with Nvidia and Amazon each losing about 3%. Powell gave no signal on further rate cuts, disappointing investors. Amazon said it will close all 19 UK Fresh stores, while Boeing shares rose on a $8 billion Uzbekistan Airways order.
24 September 2025
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Asia Markets Rollercoaster: Nikkei Smashes Records as Hang Seng Rebounds – Fed Jitters and Tech Rally Whipsaw Stocks

Asia Markets Rollercoaster: Nikkei Smashes Records as Hang Seng Rebounds – Fed Jitters and Tech Rally Whipsaw Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 45,630 on September 24, driven by AI and chip stocks. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.7% Tuesday on typhoon fears, then rebounded 1.37% Wednesday as tech shares rallied. Shanghai’s Composite rose 0.83% and Shenzhen’s index jumped 1.8% on semiconductor gains. South Korea’s KOSPI hit a record, then retreated as foreign investors sold and the won weakened.
24 September 2025
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NYSE Rollercoaster: Fed Caution Halts Tech Rally, Mega-Deals & Gold Spike in Wild 48 Hours

NYSE Rollercoaster: Fed Caution Halts Tech Rally, Mega-Deals & Gold Spike in Wild 48 Hours

Wall Street’s AI-fueled rally stalled Sept. 23 as the Nasdaq fell 0.95% and S&P 500 dropped 0.6% after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned on rates and valuations. Tech stocks led declines, with Nvidia down 3% and Oracle off 4%. Gold hit a record near $3,764/oz as investors sought safety. Micron jumped 3% after strong earnings and an upbeat AI outlook.
24 September 2025
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Global Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Decision Nears: Asia Optimistic, West Cautious

Fed’s First Rate Cut Since 2024 Sparks Market Whiplash – Dow Rallies as Tech Stocks Tumble

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% to a 4.00%–4.25% range, its first reduction since December 2024, citing a weakening labor market. The Dow rose 0.6%, while the S&P 500 slipped and the Nasdaq fell as Powell’s cautious remarks cooled hopes for rapid easing. Treasury yields and the dollar climbed; gold briefly hit a record before retreating. Nvidia shares dropped on new China curbs, while Workday surged nearly 9% on activist news.
17 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Markets Show Resilience Despite U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Surge
    April 13, 2026, 1:37 AM EDT. Markets exhibited muted responses following the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route handling one-fifth of global oil trade. While crude oil prices surged amid fears of tighter supply and rising inflation, equities dipped only modestly as investors seemed to have priced in much of the geopolitical risk. Analysts suggest the market has passed its peak fear and sell-off phase, interpreting recent volatility as temporary negotiation tactics rather than enduring threats. However, uncertainty remains over the U.S. administration's limited timeframe to secure Congressional approval for further military actions, which could influence near-term market dynamics. Gold prices declined slightly, weighed down by a stronger U.S. dollar, while key U.S. stock futures reflected cautious trading amid ongoing inflation concerns.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 1:37 AM EDT Markets Show Resilience Despite U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz and Oil Price Surge April 13, 2026, 1:37 AM EDT. Markets exhibited muted responses following the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route handling one-fifth of global oil trade. While **crude oil prices surged** amid fears of tighter supply and rising inflation, equities dipped only modestly as investors seemed to have priced in much of the geopolitical risk. Analysts suggest the market has passed its **peak fear and sell-off phase**, interpreting recent
Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
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