Market Recap: Global stocks rallied today on news of lower U.S.-China tariffs + reassurance that Fed Powell will remain

🇺🇸 U.S. markets

Stocks climbed after President Trump said tariffs on Chinese goods will be lowered,

He also confirmed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will stay in his job.

These comments lifted investor confidence and pushed indexes higher

S&P 500 gained 1 .7 % and ended at 5 ,375 .86

Dow Jones rose 1 .1 % to 39 ,606 .57

Nasdaq Composite jumped 2 .5 % to 16 ,708 .05, led by big tech names such as Tesla, Nvidia, Apple and Meta

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🌍 European markets

FTSE 100 in London added 1 .3 %, helped by chemicals and mining stocks

DAX in Frankfurt advanced 3 .2 % as hopes for easier trade tensions spread across Europe

UK economic data showed weaker export orders, giving investors something to watch tomorrow

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🌏 Asian Markets​

Nikkei 225 in Tokyo surged 2.3%, driven by President Trump's softened stance on tariffs and the Federal Reserve, boosting investor confidence. ​

Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong rose 1.2%, reflecting optimism over easing U.S.-China trade tensions. ​

Shanghai Composite in China edged up 0.25%, as markets reacted positively to global cues despite ongoing economic concerns. ​

S&P/ASX 200 in Australia closed at 7,816.70, showing a modest gain amid global market rallies.

Sensex in India climbed 0.34% to 79,870.19, marking its highest close of the year, led by strong performances in IT stocks. ​

Overall, Asian markets rebounded strongly on Wednesday following statements by President Donald Trump that eased investor concerns. 

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🌍 Middle East Markets​

TASI in Saudi Arabia rose 0.8%, driven by gains in financial and utility sectors. ​

DFM in Dubai increased 0.3%, supported by real estate and telecommunications stocks. ​

ADX in Abu Dhabi climbed 0.4%, reflecting positive investor sentiment. ​

QSI in Qatar gained 0.5%, led by banking sector performance. ​

Gulf stock markets experienced gains on Wednesday, mirroring a positive trend in Asian markets after U.S. President Donald Trump eased tensions by confirming he would not dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and hinted at a more conciliatory approach to China, including potentially lower tariffs. ​

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🌎 Latin American Markets​

Bovespa in Brazil and IPC in Mexico closed higher, tracking global market rallies and benefiting from improved commodity prices.​

Latin American markets followed the global upward trend, buoyed by positive developments in U.S.-China trade relations and a rebound in commodity prices.​