U.S. Markets Mixed Amid Trade Uncertainty
U.S. stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday as investors weighed ongoing trade tensions and corporate earnings reports. The S&P 500 edged higher, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite posted slight declines.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: ▼ 0.2%
- Nasdaq Composite: ▼ 0.1%
- S&P 500: ▲ 0.1%
European Markets Show Modest Gains
European indices posted modest gains as investor sentiment improved slightly amid mixed economic data and corporate earnings.
- Germany’s DAX: ▲ 0.71%
- France’s CAC 40: ▲ 0.61%
- UK’s FTSE 100: ▲ 0.15%
Asian Markets Mixed as Tariff Concerns Persist
Asian markets closed with mixed results as investors remained cautious amid ongoing trade discussions and regional economic data.
- Japan’s Nikkei 225: ▲ 0.5%
- Australia’s ASX 200: ▲ 0.6%
- Hong Kong’s Hang Seng: ▼ 0.7%
- Shanghai Composite: ▼ 0.1%
Key Stock Movements
- Alphabet (GOOGL): ▲ 3.1% after reporting a 50% profit surge in Q1, driven by strong advertising revenue.
- Tesla (TSLA): ▲ 1.8% as the stock continued its upward momentum.
- Intel (INTC): ▼ 7.6% following a quarterly loss and warnings about rising costs from trade disruptions.
- Chevron (CVX): ▼ 0.8% as oil prices declined amid concerns over increased OPEC+ output.
Global Economic Headlines
Oil Prices Decline on OPEC+ Output Considerations
Crude oil prices fell by 3% as sources indicated that OPEC+ is considering accelerating oil output increases in June, raising concerns about potential oversupply.
Eurozone Business Sentiment Weakens
The German Ifo index signaled a decline in business morale for April, following similarly weak PMI data across the eurozone and the UK, indicating potential economic slowdown.
India’s Inflation Hits Near Six-Year Low
India’s retail inflation dropped to 3.34% in March, the lowest in nearly six years, primarily due to declining food prices. This trend opens the door for potential rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India in the coming months.
Conclusion
Markets closed mixed on April 25 as investors digested corporate earnings and ongoing trade tensions. While some sectors showed resilience, concerns over global economic growth and trade policies continue to influence market sentiment.
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