US stock futures fell after two days of gains. Netflix surged with its 2030 revenue target, while Bank of America beat estimates. Johnson & Johnson dropped despite positive earnings, and the 10-year Treasury yield continued to decline.
Major US indexes posted steep losses, with the Dow down 1.7%, S&P 500 2.2%, and Nasdaq 3.1%, nearing bear market territory. Nvidia fell 6.9% due to export restrictions to China.
US tariffs pushed the effective rate to 22.5%, the highest since 1909, wiping out $5.4 trillion in US market value, dropping oil prices, and raising global recession risks. Political and economic uncertainty remains high.
Investors await retail sales and Q1 earnings. Nvidia dropped over 6% due to high export-related costs. Market volatility remains elevated amid trade tensions and Fed policy signals.
Among global markets, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng leads with a 9.14% YTD gain, followed by Germany’s DAX. Japan’s Nikkei fell 14.82%, reflecting divergent global and regional dynamics.
On the week's final trading day, US futures rose amid progress in tariff talks with Japan. Semiconductor stocks like TSMC and Nvidia recovered recent losses.
S&P Global revised 2025 growth to 2.2% and 2026 to 2.4%. US growth is now expected at 1.3% and 1.5%, respectively, amid political uncertainty and trade tensions.
After steep tariffs from President Trump, the S&P 500 dropped over 10% in two days, hitting lows not seen since May 2024. However, the US job market surprised with 228,000 new hires in March.
The ISM manufacturing index fell to 49.0%, signaling contraction. The service sector expanded at a slower pace, with new orders and employment under pressure amid economic uncertainty.
Experts like Mohamed El-Erian warn that calm markets may be short-lived, as US-China trade tensions and the Trump-Fed relationship point to renewed volatility ahead.
Historical data suggests that major moves by 3 to 6-month holders often precede sharp Bitcoin price swings.
The crypto market watches political and monetary tensions in the US, affecting the stability of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Kraken is reducing redundant teams while continuing to hire in strategic areas, preparing for its public offering.
The fund aims to increase institutional exposure to XRP in Asia, strengthening its global market position.
KILO soared after the exchange successfully recovered funds lost in a cyberattack.
The $190 million fraud affected nearly 20,000 investors, highlighting ongoing risks in the crypto space.
A standard deviation-based indicator suggests XRP and Bitcoin could soon face a volatility spike.
The token linked to the former US president gained value even as large amounts were released into the market.
PayPal’s integration of SOL is seen as a catalyst for broader usage and increased value of the cryptocurrency.
This potential accumulation reinforces growing institutional interest and views Bitcoin as a reserve asset similar to gold.
