The more deals Trump gets, the more confidence markets gain

Investor confidence surged after President Trump signed trade deals with Japan and Southeast Asian nations, reducing earlier tariff threats. Global stocks hit records, bond yields rose, and auto shares rallied. Hopes now rise for further deals with Europe and China.

European shares rise on US-Japan trade deal, EU talks in focus

European stock markets saw gains, especially in the automobile sector. This followed positive signals from US President Donald Trump regarding potential trade agreements with the European Union. The optimism was fueled by a trade deal with Japan. Porsche and Mercedes-Benz stocks performed well. Lonza shares also increased after a profit forecast. However, ASM International and […]

SBI well-positioned post QIP; 20–30% upside likely: Chakri Lokapriya

Chakri Lokapriya discusses the impact of tariffs on various sectors, including capital markets, wires and cables, pharma, and IT. Retail brokerage margins are expected to decline, while the wires and cables segment hinges on economic revival and tariff clarity. Despite pharma’s underperformance, potential buying opportunities exist, and IT sector growth depends on deal conversion and […]

Japan’s tariff relief sends positive signal to global markets: Steve Englander

Markets are reacting positively to the US-Japan tariff deal, particularly the Nikkei. Investors were overly pessimistic, and the agreement, involving significant Japanese investment in the US, is viewed as a win-win. The auto sector secured 15% tariffs, better than anticipated, setting a precedent for other economies to negotiate similar deals with the US in exchange […]