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August 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM

World shares are mixed ahead of Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy

World shares are mixed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders
August 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
August 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Stocks close higher as investors react to inflation report

Angela Hanks, former associate director of external affairs at the CFPB, weighed in on the latest inflation report.
August 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
VIDEO: Stocks close higher as investors react to inflation report
August 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM

Why the stock market shrugged off weak data, recession fears

"The mindset of the market is to embrace risk," one expert said.
August 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York, Aug. 7, 2025.
August 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Stocks rise after Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect

President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs finally took effect on Thursday, slapping levies on dozens of countries and risking price increases for a host of everyday goods.
August 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
VIDEO: Stocks rise after Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect
August 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Stocks close lower after Trump's new tariffs, weak jobs report

A jobs report on Friday showed a major slowdown of hiring in recent months.
August 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, July 30, 2025.
July 31, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Stocks down with trade war deadline approaching

Stocks finished lower as investors traded cautiously with President Trump’s Aug. 1 tariff deadline.
July 31, 2025 at 9:46 PM
VIDEO: Stocks down with trade war deadline approaching
1 month ago

Markets are shrugging off Trump's tariffs. Experts explain why.

Stocks are hitting record highs, despite a flurry of new tariffs.
1 month ago
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, July 15, 2025.
1 month ago

Market dips after Trump unveils 25% tariffs on South Korea, Japan

Stocks closed down significantly on Monday after President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on Japan, South Korea and other nations, set to take effect on Aug. 1.
1 month ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), July 7, 2025, in New York.
2 months ago

NASDAQ and S&P 500 soar to record levels

The trade war with Canada is not stopping Wall Street. Both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ have soared to record levels.
2 months ago
VIDEO: NASDAQ and S&P 500 soar to record levels
2 months ago

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs as stock market surges

The S&P 500 has soared more 20% since April.
2 months ago
The S&P 500 has soared more 20% since April.
2 months ago

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs as investors shrug off tariff, war concerns

The S&P 500 has soared more 20% since April.
2 months ago
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, June 25, 2025.
2 months ago

Stocks close higher as S&P 500 nears new record

The S&P 500 has soared more than 20% since an April low in the wake of President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs announcement.
2 months ago
The S&P 500 has soared more than 20% since an April low in the wake of President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs announcement.
2 months ago

The stock market is surging. Will it last?

The S&P 500 has climbed 20% since April.
2 months ago
The stock market is surging. Will it last?
2 months ago

Stocks close higher, despite intensifying Israel-Iran conflict

Oil prices fell and stocks closed higher on Monday, indicating optimism among investors about the limits of economic fallout from the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
2 months ago
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell, June 13, 2025, in New York City.
2 months ago

Oil prices surge and stocks slump after Israel attack on Iran

The strike stoked concern among investors about a possible wider conflict across the Middle East, which accounts for a large share of global oil production. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Oil prices surge and stocks slump after Israel attack on Iran
2 months ago

Stocks close lower as investors weigh May inflation data

This follows President Donald Trump announcing a trade deal with China "is done, subject to final approval."
2 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks close lower as investors weigh May inflation data
3 months ago

How the Trump-Musk feud is affecting Tesla’s stock, other business ventures

President Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday: "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts."
3 months ago
VIDEO: How the Trump-Musk feud is affecting Tesla’s stock, other business ventures
3 months ago

Stocks close higher after mixed rulings on Trump's tariffs

A ruling halted some of Trump's tariffs, before an appeals moved to temporarily reinstate them.
3 months ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, May 29, 2025.
3 months ago

Stocks rally as Trump delays EU tariffs

In a post to Truth Social on Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to an extension on the 50% tariffs on the European Union. ABC News' Alexis Christoforous has the latest.v
3 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks rally as Trump delays EU tariffs
3 months ago

Stocks close down as Trump threatens tariffs on Apple and European Union

The market dip erases some gains made in recent weeks as President Donald Trump rolled back levies.
3 months ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 21, 2025 in New York City.
3 months ago

Dow plunges 800 points as Bitcoin hits new all-time high

Stocks closed down significantly on Wednesday as bond yields spiked amid deficit concerns centered on a tax cut measure under consideration in the U.S. House.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Dow plunges 800 points as Bitcoin hits new all-time high
3 months ago

Dow closes down 800 points as bond sell-off rattles markets

The bond sell-off coincided with deficit concerns over a tax cut bill.
3 months ago
Traders Fred Demarco, left, and Peter Tuchman, right, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, May 20, 2025.
3 months ago

Stocks close little changed after Moody's downgrades US debt

Credit downgrade hiked Treasury yields, triggering concern about interest rates.
3 months ago
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on May 19, 2025, in New York City.
3 months ago

Stocks slump after Moody's downgrades US debt

Moody's cut the U.S. credit rating last week, dropping it one notch from the top rating of Aaa to a lower classification of Aa1.
3 months ago
Moody's cut the U.S. credit rating last week, dropping it one notch from the top rating of Aaa to a lower classification of Aa1.
3 months ago

Stocks soar after White House announces trade deal with China

The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq pointed to their best day in over a month as the White House rolled back the 145% tariff rate on Chinese goods to 30%.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks soar after White House announces trade deal with China
3 months ago

Stocks soar after Pres. Trump announces China tariff truce

Both sides agreed to draw down their tariffs for 90 days to allow time to negotiate a wider deal.
3 months ago
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3 months ago

Stocks soar as US and China agree to slash tariffs

U.S. stocks soared on Monday, just hours after the U.S. and China announced an agreement to slash tariffs for 90 days as the world’s two largest economies negotiate a wider trade deal.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks soar as US and China agree to slash tariffs
3 months ago

Dow closes up 1,160 points as US and China agree to slash tariffs

The U.S. temporarily cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.
3 months ago
Specialist Michael Pistillo, left, works with traders Ryan Falvey, center, and Niall Pawa on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, May 9, 2025.
3 months ago

Markets react to US-China trade agreement

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis reports on how the stock market futures are reacting to news of the United States and China’s agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Markets react of US-China trade agreement
4 months ago

Stocks soar on new jobs report data

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous weighs in on the market as the S&P 500 has been up for nine consecutive days with the better than expected jobs report being a driving force.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks soar on new jobs report data
4 months ago

Trump's economic policies shake norms, markets as uncertainty looms

President Donald Trump's policies during his first 100 days upended global trade, but also risked a recession, experts said.
4 months ago
President Donald Trump, alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Store in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, April 24, 2025.
4 months ago

Stocks closed mix as new poll shows Americans have concerns about US economy

This comes as investors are awaiting a release of earnings reports this week along with a jobs and U.S. GDP report.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks closed mix as new poll shows Americans have concerns about US economy
4 months ago

'Trump Coins' lauds Trump for soaring gold prices. Experts point to economic unease

A marketing email for Trump Coins ascribes gold's soaring value to the president's "strong leadership" -- but some experts say the surge reflects economic uncertainty.
4 months ago
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he participates in the swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Oval Office of the White House on Washington, April 22, 2025.
4 months ago

Stocks rise as Trump fuels optimism on trade deals

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. and China have been negotiating a deal on tariffs after Beijing said earlier that such assertions from Washington were "fake news."
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks rise as Trump fuels optimism on trade deals
4 months ago

Stocks close higher as US and China signal they’re ready to talk tariffs

It comes as a new poll shows just 37% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks close higher as US and China signal they’re ready to talk tariffs
4 months ago

Stocks close higher on potential thaw in trade war

U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, one day after President Donald Trump said tariffs on China would "come down substantially."
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks close higher on potential thaw in trade war
4 months ago

US stocks close higher after Trump signals thaw in trade war

U.S. and China may strike a "big deal" on trade, the Treasury secretary said.
4 months ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 22, 2025 in New York City.
4 months ago

Stocks rally as Trump signals thaw in trade war

U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday, one day after President Donald Trump said tariffs on China would "come down substantially."
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks rally as Trump signals thaw in trade war
4 months ago

Stocks rally as investors shake-off recession fears

Stocks rallied on Tuesday as markets attempt a recovery following a battering amid fears that President Donald Trump will attempt to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks rally as investors shake-off recession fears
4 months ago

Stock markets dip after Trump attacks Fed chair

President Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell “a major loser” in a Truth Social post and warned the economy would slow unless the Fed lowers interest rates.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stock markets dip after Trump attacks Fed chair
4 months ago

Dow closes down 970 points after Trump criticism of Powell rattles investors

Trump's remarks defied a longstanding norm of political independence at the Fed.
4 months ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on April 21, 2025, in New York City.
4 months ago

Stocks drop as Trump pressures Powell to lower interest rates

As Pres. Trump ramps up his pressure campaign against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, the Dow plunged nearly 1,000 points.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks drop as Trump pressures Powell to lower interest rates
4 months ago

Stocks close lower after Trump attacks Fed chair Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump's remarks defied a longstanding norm of political independence at the Fed.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks close lower after Trump attacks Fed chair Jerome Powell
4 months ago

Investors struggle to claw back market losses

After talks with Japan and Italy this week, Trump was asked on Thursday if he expects to announce an initial deal with any of these countries soon.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Investors struggle to claw back market losses
4 months ago

Stocks tumble as Fed chair addresses tariff turmoil

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell addressed President Trump's tariff policies calling the level of increased tariffs "significantly larger than anticipated."
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stocks tumble as Fed chair addresses tariff turmoil
4 months ago

Nuns wield stock power to push corporate change

ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze is in Atchison, Kansas where a group of nuns who secured their retirement by investing in the stock market, have become activists.
4 months ago
Sister Barbara McCracken always viewed herself as an activist.
4 months ago

US stocks close down slightly amid tariff uncertainty

U.S. stocks were little changed in early trading on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to ease some tariffs but also impose new ones.
4 months ago
Trader, Peter Tuchman works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell in New York City, April 15, 2025.
4 months ago

Tech stocks soar amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics

Stocks climbed in Monday trading following the White House announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Tech stocks soar amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics
4 months ago

US stocks close higher amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics

U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday following the White House announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.
4 months ago
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, April 14, 2025.
4 months ago

US stocks rise amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics

U.S. stocks climbed in Monday trading following the White House announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from tariffs.
4 months ago
VIDEO: US stocks rise amid Trump tariff exemptions for electronics