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Market Cools as Nvidia’s Blowout Earnings Fail to Ignite Futures

  U.S. stock futures were mixed Thursday morning as investors digested Nvidia’s latest blockbuster earnings—results that impressed on paper but didn’t translate into broad market enthusiasm. Dow futures edged slightly higher, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered near the flatline, reflecting a cautious mood across Wall Street. Nvidia delivered strong beats on quarterly revenue and profit, along with guidance that topped expectations. Despite the stellar numbers, the stock’s initial surge faded as traders questioned whether the AI boom can continue delivering outsized returns. Shares ultimately pared gains to under 1% in early trading. The broader market’s hesitation stems from growing concerns about the sustainability of heavy AI investment. Salesforce’s weaker outlook added to the uncertainty, dragging software shares and reinforcing fears that not all tech giants will benefit equally from the AI wave. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions—including renewed U.S.–Iran nuclea...

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Trade Tensions Escalate: China's Response to Trump's Tariffs

 

The trade war between the United States and China has reached new heights as President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports. The latest measures include a 34% tariff hike, bringing the total levies on Chinese goods to 54%. These tariffs, described as the steepest in a century, aim to reset global trade policies but have sparked significant backlash.

China has vowed to retaliate, with the Ministry of Commerce condemning the tariffs as a threat to global supply chains and economic stability. Beijing has promised countermeasures to safeguard its interests, signaling a deepening rift between the world's two largest economies.

The tariffs are expected to impact not only China but also other Asian economies, as countries like Vietnam and Cambodia face similar levies. Analysts predict that these measures could disrupt global trade and economic growth, with China potentially seeking alternative markets to offset the impact.

As tensions rise, the global community watches closely, bracing for the potential fallout of this escalating trade conflict.

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